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Proptech: Buzzword or opportunity?

The UAE’s real estate sector is mesmerised with a new term ‘PropTech’ and everyone wants to know about it and learn from it. Majority stakeholders, buyers, sellers, brokers and developers are all ready to adapt sector innovation as it offers more security, transparency and efficiency. What is PropTech? PropTech, or property technology, is the use […]

Real Estate: The Value Drivers in 2018

At Kaizen Asset Management Services we understand a central consideration in real estate is the analysis of those factors that impact upon value, in particular how value is created in real estate development and asset management. We also understand the importance of understanding how real estate value may be destroyed is equally essential. Real Estate […]

How chatbots are revolutionising the real estate industry

How chatbots are revolutionising the real estate industry Chatbots are changing the way that businesses handle customer service issues. In recent years, chatbot technology has been implemented across a number of popular platforms including Facebook Messenger and Skype. You may have even interacted with a chatbot without even being aware of it. In the real […]

Riding the Metro wave

As population demographics shift, residents and real estate gravitate towards the Metro Reasons like mobility and accessibility have been cited by residents who have decided to live close to a Metro station. Despite pricier rents and sales prices, communities around the Dubai Metro will continue to attract more people and consequently encourage more developers to […]

Co-working spaces are the future for commercial realty

Co-working spaces are the future for commercial realty The city’s real estate sector must be mindful of the changing demands of working Millennials – those currently aged between 20 and 37 – are changing the way the world works and are demanding new ways of working. The Dubai real estate sector must be mindful of […]

Waterfront homes are more accessible than ever

Waterfront homes are more accessible than ever From price to availability, residents are finding more reasons to buy a waterfront property Waterfront properties around the world are usually limited and exclusive. However, Dubai has changed all that by adding hundreds of kilometers of coastline, artificial lakes and canals. “Being waterfront is predominantly about the views. […]

Schools in the community

Schools in the community: developers learn the lessons We ask developers, brokers and parents how schools are an important determinant when house-hunting For most parents of schoolgoing children, an hour saved on the school run is quality time they’d rather spend with their kids around the breakfast table or on a much-needed weekday lie-in. With […]

Alternative financing schemes to fuel property investments

Specialised funds to help create new demand New financing options could further enhance the attractiveness of Dubai’s property market for both local and foreign investors. The Mortgage Law recently proposed by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) will be a key instrument that will bring in more specialised funds and create alternative financing beyond standard funding […]

The Rise of the Intelligent Real Estate Asset

Technology is changing the real estate landscape as we know it. The real estate eco-system and investment landscape involve different layers of decision-making horizons. The life-cycle rotates between the landowner, developers, designers, contractors, brokers, lenders, asset holders, asset managers, property managers, and tenants, each having their factors that impact the decision-making process. Technology is being […]

Changing Landscape: Dubai Property Developers Adopt New Strategies

Changing Landscape: Dubai Property Developers Adopt New Strategies By: Fadi Nwilati, CPA, CGMA, CEO, Kaizen Asset Management Services Today, Dubai has a new Marina, the Dubai Canal and a BVLGARI hotel located on Jumeirah Bay Island, which is in the final stages of construction and set to open soon. Dubai is changing and shifting thanks […]