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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 250 dedicated, passionate and professional agents employed in our numerous offices across Dubai and beyond.
How it all began

1986

How it all began
Linda Mahoney starts Betterhomes from her dining room and offers properties for rent in the Jumeirah area of Dubai
The first office in Jumeirah

1988

The first office in Jumeirah
Betterhomes moves into a new and bigger office on Jumeirah Beach Road, expanding the business further.
Property management department

1992

Property management department
Betterhomes launches its property management service to provide clients with a complete and comprehensive real estate experience.
Dubai Property Group association

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.
Live on the web

2001

Live on the web
Betterhomes launches its first ever, brand new dynamic website, giving visitors the opportunity of finding listings and new homes.
Freehold ownership spurs fresh activity in the property market

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.
Exclusive brokerage for Green Community

2003

Exclusive brokerage for Green Community
Union Properties appoints Betterhomes as the exclusive brokerage for the Green Community.
Commercial real estate department

2005

Commercial real estate department
The first vehicle fleet hit Dubai's roads. Betterhomes expands into commercial sales and leasing.
Dubai government establishes RERA

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.
Betterliving Magazine

2007

Betterliving Magazine
Betterhomes launches its official publication and magazine which features useful guides and tips on everything real estate and interior design.
Short Term Rentals

2013

Short Term Rentals
Betterhomes Holiday Homes launches with a DTCM license.
Betterhomes Headquarter moves location

2014

Betterhomes Headquarter moves location
The official Head Office moves to Vision Tower in the bustling Business Bay.
The Betterhomes group keeps on growing

2017

The Betterhomes group keeps on growing
Clarity Conveyancing is launched.
From Better Homes to Betterhomes

2018

From Better Homes to Betterhomes
The company rebrands into Betterhomes, with a completely new visual identity to bhomes.com website.
Betterhomes acquires A&Co

2019

Betterhomes acquires A&Co
A&Co, a boutique, UK-style estate agency based in Dubai, joins Betterhomes
A new commercial real estate firm

2019

A new commercial real estate firm
Betterhomes rebrands its commercial arm to CRC and launches a valuations department
Expanding its presence

2019

Expanding its presence
Betterhomes opens a new office in Motor City, marking its fourth outfit in the UAE
Betterhomes offers mortgage services

2020

Betterhomes offers mortgage services
With a team of independent mortgage brokers, we provide unbiased advice and the best rates in the market
The legacy continues

2020

The legacy continues
Betterhomes introduces Linda’s Real Estate, a brokerage focused on villa communities and named after the group's founder
The inaugural class

2020

The inaugural class
Betterhomes opens an in-house academy offering training and support to new agents
A new corporate venture

2021

A new corporate venture
Betterhomes launches Bridgeway Trust, a residence and citizenship by investment firm
DesignFit is unveiled

2021

DesignFit is unveiled
Betterhomes Group launches DesignFit, an interior design and fit-out company
Strata Global joins the group

2021

Strata Global joins the group
Betterhomes Group welcomes Strata Global, an Owner's Association Management and Developer Consulting firm
New location, new look

2022

New location, new look
Betterhomes Abu Dhabi relocates to a new office space in Al Zeina
A new luxury real estate brand

2022

A new luxury real estate brand
Betterhomes introduces PRIME by Betterhomes, bespoke agency dedicated to the luxury property sector
CRC branches out to Abu Dhabi

2022

CRC branches out to Abu Dhabi
CRC expands operations to Abu Dhabi with a brand new office in the capital
A startup for startups

2022

A startup for startups
Betterhomes Group launched Open Hub Corporate Services, company formation group with streamlined solutions for new businesses

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