The Betterhomes story about where it all started
It all began from Linda’s home, a small desk in the corner of her dining room, to be precise. Today we have over 150 dedicated, passionate and professional agents employed in our numerous offices across Dubai and beyond.
1986
How it all began
Linda Mahoney starts Betterhomes from her dining room and offers properties for rent in the Jumeirah area of Dubai
1988
The first office in Jumeirah
Betterhomes moves into a new and bigger office on Jumeirah Beach Road, expanding the business further.
1992
Property management department
Betterhomes launches its property management service to provide clients with a complete and comprehensive real estate experience.
2000
Dubai Property Group association
Betterhomes becomes the founding member of Dubai Property Group part of the Dubai Holding group. Dubai Properties core activity is the development of large scale residential and commercial property developments within the Emirate of Dubai.
2001
Live on the web
Betterhomes launches its first ever, brand new dynamic website, giving visitors the opportunity of finding listings and new homes.
2002
Freehold ownership spurs fresh activity in the property market
The announcement of freehold property ownership for expats in Dubai prompts Betterhomes to launch a residential sales department serving tens of thousands of buyers and sellers across the UAE.
2003
Exclusive brokerage for Green Community
Union Properties appoints Betterhomes as the exclusive brokerage for the Green Community.
2005
Commercial real estate department
The first vehicle fleet hit Dubai's roads. Betterhomes expands into commercial sales and leasing.
2007
Dubai government establishes RERA
The government establishes the Real Estate Regulatory Agency. Betterhomes share its training curriculum with RERA to assist the RERA training department.
2007
Betterliving Magazine
Betterhomes launches its official publication and magazine which features useful guides and tips on everything real estate and interior design.
2013
Short Term Rentals
Betterhomes Holiday Homes launches with a DTCM license.
2014
Betterhomes Headquarter moves location
The official Head Office moves to Vision Tower in the bustling Business Bay.
2017
The Betterhomes group keeps on growing
Clarity Conveyancing is launched.
2018
From Better Homes to Betterhomes
The company rebrands into Betterhomes, with a completely new visual identity to bhomes.com website.
2019
Betterhomes acquires A&Co
A&Co, a boutique, UK-style estate agency based in Dubai, joins Betterhomes
2019
A new commercial real estate firm
Betterhomes rebrands its commercial arm to CRC and launches a valuations department
2019
Expanding its presence
Betterhomes opens a new office in Motor City, marking its fourth outfit in the UAE
2020
Betterhomes offers mortgage services
With a team of independent mortgage brokers, we provide unbiased advice and the best rates in the market
2020
The legacy continues
Betterhomes introduces Linda’s Real Estate, a brokerage focused on villa communities and named after the group's founder
2020
The inaugural class
Betterhomes opens an in-house academy offering training and support to new agents
2021
A new corporate venture
Betterhomes launches Bridgeway Trust, a residence and citizenship by investment firm
2021
DesignFit is unveiled
Betterhomes Group launches DesignFit, an interior design and fit-out company
2021
Strata Global joins the group
Betterhomes Group welcomes Strata Global, an Owner's Association Management and Developer Consulting firm
2022
New location, new look
Betterhomes Abu Dhabi relocates to a new office space in Al Zeina
2022
A new luxury real estate brand
Betterhomes introduces PRIME by Betterhomes, bespoke agency dedicated to the luxury property sector
2022
CRC branches out to Abu Dhabi
CRC expands operations to Abu Dhabi with a brand new office in the capital
2022
A startup for startups
Betterhomes Group launched Open Hub Corporate Services, company formation group with streamlined solutions for new businesses
