Reign Holdings and the Covid-19 pandemic

Government actions being taken to deal with the pandemic, while vital, are proving costly to all economies. Each sector, to a greater or lesser extent, will experience some kind of slowdown and these are undoubtedly anxious times. How will Covid-19 affect property developers? The housing market is stablising. Looking at home buyers’ growing interest, we … Read moreReign Holdings and the Covid-19 pandemic

Huda Hotel adds 600 apartments to its Dubai portfolio

Reign Holdings subsidiary, Huda Hotel, has been appointed to manage 600 new units in Dubai – proof of its success and longevity, even in the midst of a global pandemic. Huda Hotel is a Dubai-based hospitality and short-let management company, established in 2017 by a group of sector professionals to offer a range of practical, … Read moreHuda Hotel adds 600 apartments to its Dubai portfolio

GIOVANNI celebrates the opening of its new Headquarters

GIOVANNI, a leading real estate development company, has moved its headquarters to the 11th floor of The Onyx Tower 1, Dubai. With a panorama of the world-famous skyline, these stylish, open-plan offices feature thoughtfully-designed co-working areas and spacious meeting rooms. CEO Samir Salya said of the move: “We are confident that our new headquarters will … Read moreGIOVANNI celebrates the opening of its new Headquarters

Samir Salya looks at London’s property market prospects

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It’s difficult to ignore the headlines concerning London property at the moment. Depending on where you look, London’s property market is either growing much slower than the rest of the UK or decreasing at the fastest pace since 2009. Either way, there is plenty of evidence to suggest the market is stagnating. According to Bloomberg’s … Read moreSamir Salya looks at London’s property market prospects

Samir Salya looks at the new residency visas for investors in the UAE

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In sweeping changes to the visa system for the UAE, new residency visas will be issued to investors and specialists including engineers and doctors, that are valid for ten years. Families of the ten-year visa recipients will also receive the same benefits. Others eligible for the new scheme include top performing students. His Highness Sheikh … Read moreSamir Salya looks at the new residency visas for investors in the UAE

Samir Salya: Getting real with London’s property market

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We all know that London’s property market is under pressure. Some businesses are struggling, some investors are becoming wary and there is an increasing concern regarding the outcome of Brexit. A recent report from Rightmove shows that sellers in London are experiencing a wake-up call. While estate agents may have been concerned for a while … Read moreSamir Salya: Getting real with London’s property market

Samir Salya on why London property prices are set to continue their slide

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Experts agree that house prices in London will keep falling, as the market has just suffered its worst month since the post-financial crisis year of 2009. Lots of reports are showing the capital’s housing market as experiencing its worst time in almost a decade, and surveyors expect this to continue. It looks like prices will ... Read moreSamir Salya on why London property prices are set to continue their slide

Samir Salya’s tips for buying or renting commercial property in Dubai

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There is an increasing demand for commercial property in Dubai in 2018. The growth of the sector has been further stimulated by investors actively searching out the right space in the best location at the most attractive price. Economic growth in Dubai has been driven by the ongoing preparations for Expo 2020. This, along with ... Read moreSamir Salya’s tips for buying or renting commercial property in Dubai

Samir Salya looks at the changes in Dubai’s real estate market over the last ten years

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Back in 2008, Dubai’s first off-plan property boom crashed to a halt with the onset of the global financial crisis. This proved a major problem for the local economy, which was subsequently shored up with a $20 billion emergency package from Abu Dhabi in 2009. Fast forward ten years and we’re seeing the quieter end ... Read moreSamir Salya looks at the changes in Dubai’s real estate market over the last ten years

Samir Salya on London’s first annual fall in house prices since 2009

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It’s official, London’s house prices have recorded their first annual fall in almost a decade, according to government records. The figures also show increases in every other region of the country. In the latest of many signs that the capital’s property market is slowing, the report from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) shows that ... Read moreSamir Salya on London’s first annual fall in house prices since 2009