“The London residential market is continuing to show dynamic growth and remains very popular among buyers from the Middle East. Our appointment of Will, who is an expert in both the London and Middle East markets, allows us to serve the residential sector even more effectively,” Alan Robertson, CEO of Jones Lang LaSalle’s Middle East and North Africa operations, said.
Will has been based in Dubai for the last 10 years. He was previously Head of Freehold with First Gulf Bank in Abu Dhabi. Initially at Savills, in 2008 he founded Olive RE Consultants – a specialist agency successfully selling London residential property into the Middle East, more recently acting in association with Downtown Real Estate.
Andrew Frost, the head of Residential at Jones Lang LaSalle UK, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Will to lead the Middle East residential team. His track record is exceptional. Our business in the region has grown exponentially over the last two years and with increasing capital flows we see significant potential for further expansion.”
“We already have a full schedule of London projects to take to the Middle East. Having Will on board reinforces our existing platform giving Jones Lang LaSalle a market leading capability, selling into the region,” he added.
“The Middle East’s residential sector offers considerable potential. I am excited to join the fast growing residential team at Jones Lang LaSalle and I very much look forward to being part of its ongoing success,” Will McKintosh, said.