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Savills acquires Mideast operations of Cluttons

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The UK real estate consultancy Savills has “completed” the acquisition of Cluttons’ Middle East operations. Cluttons, which has had a presence in these markets for more than 40 years, operates seven offices in the Gulf and a staff of 190. The value of the deal has not been divulged. Post the acquisition, Cluttons will be…

Will DLD initiative kill the real estate agency?

Dubailand smart initiatives

The introduction of the Dubai Land Department’s Real Estate Self Transaction (REST) platform by 2020 will result in more streamlined and efficient property transactions as well as a consolidation in the brokerage business, experts say. A Dubai 10X initiative, the digital platform will automate all property transactions between the buyer and seller as well as…

Address Downtown reopens after New Year’s Eve blaze

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The Address Downtown has re-opened to hotel guests, nearly three years after a fire engulfed much of the building on New Year’s Eve 2015. Emaar, the hotel’s owner, says that the refurbishment brings with it new restaurants, additional rooms and suites, and a spa. Olivier Harnisch, chief executive officer of Emaar Hospitality Group, said in…

Price matters in UAE real estate

UAE market

Price continues to weigh heavily on real estate purchasing decisions across the UAE, as majority of homebuyers and investors look for value-for-money options. Analysts say aggressive pricing strategies and payment schemes, particularly from newly launched off-plan projects, are further driving competition and giving buyers the upper hand. “As the market has become more value driven,…