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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.
Met Office issues yellow weather warnings for wind and rain on Thursday
Low-pressure system could become a named storm, possibly ‘Storm Bram’ or ‘Storm Benjamin’
Forecasters warn of flooding, travel disruption, and potential power cuts
Warnings in place for Thursday
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for wind and rain across large parts of southern and eastern England, as a deepening area of low pressure moves across the UK on Thursday.
Forecasters say the system could bring heavy rainfall and gusts strong enough to cause localised flooding and travel disruption. While the impacts are not expected to be severe enough for the Met Office to name it a storm, other European weather agencies may decide otherwise.
Heavy rain and powerful gusts expected
Rain will begin spreading into southern England late on Wednesday before moving northeast through Thursday. Rainfall totals are expected to reach 20–30mm widely, with some areas, including Devon, Cornwall, and eastern England, seeing 30–50mm or more.
Strong north-westerly winds are forecast to develop, with gusts between 45–55mph (70–90km/h) possible in many areas, and up to 65mph (105km/h) along parts of the east coast.
The Met Office has warned that isolated gusts could briefly reach 75mph (120km/h) later on Thursday, posing a risk of fallen trees, power outages, and further travel delays.
Potential for a named storm
Although the Met Office does not currently expect to name the weather system, neighbouring meteorological agencies could.
If the impacts are greater in northern France or Belgium, Météo France or Belgium’s Royal Meteorological Institute could designate it as Storm Benjamin, the next on the south-western Europe list.
Alternatively, if the Netherlands determines the system poses greater risks there, it could be named Storm Bram, drawn from the shared naming list used by the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands.
Meteorological agencies across Europe will coordinate before confirming any name to maintain consistency across forecasts.
Public advised to stay alert
With uncertainty still surrounding the intensity of the low-pressure system, forecasters are urging the public to monitor updates closely and plan for possible travel disruption or power interruptions.
Up-to-date warnings and forecasts are available through the Met Office and BBC Weather channels.
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