29 May 2016
Dubai - Leading international real estate consultancy, Cluttons has today announced a senior appointment within its United Arab Emirates business, with Murray Strang named as the new Head of Cluttons Dubai.

With Cluttons' business continuing to grow in the UAE against the backdrop of a challenging real estate market, Strang will be responsible for the sustainable growth of the co mpany's Dubai offering, while working closely with other local and regional office heads to drive the company's business strategy in the region. Strang will succeed Steve Morgan, who was appointed as the company's youngest ever Senior Partner earlier this year.

Commenting on the appointment, Steve Morgan, Senior Partner at Cluttons said: "It gives me great pleasure to see Murray appointed as the head of our Dubai business, as he has been instrumental in its growth over the past number of years. This is a significant appointment for Cluttons and one that is integral to our company's Middle East business strategy. I look forward to working closely with Murray to realise the potential of our business in the UAE."

Strang has eight years' experience in the UAE's real estate industry, having first joined Herron Todd White property valuers in Abu Dhabi in 2008. Strang moved to Cluttons in 2010 as a member of the Commercial Valuation team before assuming the responsibility of the Commercial Agency department. In that role, Strang further developed the department to incorporate Investment Consultancy services.

Strang will now be responsible for leading Cluttons' Dubai office's delivery of a diverse range of services including residential sales and leasing, commercial leasing and investment, consultancy, property and facilities management and valuation.

Murray Strang, Head of Cluttons Dubai commented: "It is a great honour to be appointed Head of Cluttons Dubai in our 40thyear of operation. Since joining the business, I have seen our capabilities grow across many different sectors here in the UAE and I look forward to the challenge of carrying on the company's momentum and sustaining that growth for many years to come."

Strang serves on the RICS National Association Board for the UAE and is also an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Arbitrators, an RICS registered valuer and Expert Witness. He will take up his new position with immediate effect from June 1, 2016.

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About Cluttons
Cluttons is a global real estate services company, with a presence in over 50 countries. Cluttons was one of the first surveying and property advisory businesses to open offices in the Middle East, and now offers dedicated real estate services across the Arabian Gulf, with offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Bahrain and Oman.

Cluttons provides clients with residential sales and letting services, commercial leasing and investment, consultancy, property and facilities management, and valuations, fulfilling their property needs across the Middle East. Cluttons delivers its high-quality real estate services to clients ranging from international corporates and institutional investors, to private individuals and families.

With a strong presence in the Middle East since 1976, Cluttons is a trusted market leader in the region, having grown its operations and established a proven track record of success over the last 40 years.

Founded in 1765, Cluttons employs over 700 staff worldwide and has a fast-growing international presence, including a network of offices in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific, India and Africa

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