DUBAI-based real estate developer Danube Properties has entered the UK market by opening its first office in London.
Danube Properties is part of the Danube Group, which has grown into one of the largest business conglomerates in the Middle East under the leadership of founder and chairman, Rizwan Sajan. The company operates across 75 locations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and has an annual turnover of over £1.5 billion, a statement said.
The London office in Harrow will act as a gateway for UK buyers interested in investing in properties in the UAE. It will also function as a hub for the company’s sales operations in the UK market.
According to the statement, the company will provide services such as property consultations, sales support, and customer service for existing and upcoming projects.
Sajan said, “The growing demand for luxury properties in the UK has driven us to establish our new office in London. We are committed to delivering value and quality to our customers, and this expansion enables us to offer our unique proposition to a broader audience. The UK is among our top five markets, and we are confident that our offerings will resonate with discerning buyers seeking luxury homes for investment.
"Our London office will strengthen our relationships with UK clients and partners, providing them with the convenience, accessibility, and support necessary for making well-informed investment decisions.”
Danube Properties has a portfolio worth more than £5.2bn, and the company has developed projects such as Fashionz and Diamondz, which have been recognised for their design and innovation.
The company is known for offering a 1 per cent monthly payment plan over 80 months, making luxury living more accessible to middle-income buyers.
During the hearing, Clifford denied all the charges except for the rape charge, which was added to the indictment at the session. (Photo: Hertfordshire Police /Handout via REUTERS)
Man pleads not guilty to murder of BBC presenter's family
A 26-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to charges of murdering the wife and two daughters of BBC sports commentator John Hunt in a crossbow and knife attack.
Kyle Clifford, who also faces charges of rape, appeared via video link at Cambridge Crown Court on Thursday.
Clifford, arrested in July after a manhunt, is charged with three counts of murder, one count each of rape and false imprisonment, and two counts of possessing offensive weapons – a 10-inch knife and a crossbow.
During the hearing, Clifford denied all the charges except for the rape charge, which was added to the indictment at the session.
He is expected to enter a plea for that charge at a later date.
The victims were Carol Hunt, 61, wife of horseracing commentator John Hunt, and their daughters Louise, 25, and Hannah, 28.
An earlier hearing revealed that Louise had been found tied up and that both she and her sister had been shot with a crossbow, while their mother had been stabbed with a knife.
The fatal attack occurred at the family’s home in Bushey, a commuter town near Watford, northwest of London.
(With inputs from AFP)