Property News: Leasing

Startups have taken over the world at large and the UAE too follows this trend, where home-grown startups and international players are luring customers with innovative technologies and unique concepts. To stand out in this extremely competitive crowd and attract investors from across the world, requires a combination of innovation, commitment to excellence and a steady growth in revenue. Bayut exemplifies these qualities and has already established itself as a unique and reliable entity in the UAE property market. The recent … Read more ›

Three quarters of people would be more inclined to buy property in the UAE if they had a 10-year residency visa.

That is the result of an online poll of 3,400 people conducted by The National, after the Cabinet announced plans to offer 10-year residency visas to investors and key professionals.

A total of 77 per cent of people said they would buy if they were given leave to stay in the country for 10 years, while 16 per cent said they would not … Read more ›

In the overhaul of UAE visa laws, there is one distinctive thread that weaves together the changes: the need to attract both investment from around the world and global talent. The sweeping changes, announced on Sunday, are set to meet both those needs. Longer visas for students and skilled professionals will attract the brightest minds to the UAE and keep them here while greater autonomy for businesses will grow the economy.

The country is undergoing a metamorphosis, transitioning smoothly from an … Read more ›

Henry Wiltshire is proud to announce that it is now an ARLA-licensed lettings agent. ARLA is the Association of Residential Lettings Agents and the UK property market’s foremost professional body.

Landlords and investors will be protected by the Client Money Protection Scheme

ARLA award their membership to estate agents that demonstrate the highest standard of professionalism and accountability. As long-standing clients will know, Henry Wiltshire has always offered an outstanding service; the only change is that this service is now guaranteed by … Read more ›

Nine Elms is a great place to live in London due to its fantastic location in Zone One, with excellent transport access. However, the industrial history of the area has significantly lowered its popularity. Nevertheless, Nine Elms has been improving lately due to massive regeneration. Read on for more information.

Rents in Abu Dhabi jumped by 6 per cent in the second quarter of this year from the first on a lack of new supply, according to a report by Asteco.

The property consultant said new leases were being agreed on rates that were typically about 8 per cent higher than previous deals, but renewals on prime, high and mid-quality accommodation were typically being signed with increases of 4 to 6 per cent.

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