UAE Desk

Meet the team

Our UAE Desk is managed by experienced agents who are fluent in English and Arabic and understand the London market and expectations of savvy UAE clients.

Leanne Ruscoe - Head of Middle East & Africa

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Leanne is the Head of Middle East & Africa, bringing extensive experience in the UAE’s dynamic property market. With a background in financial services, she has built strong relationships with homebuyers and investors from around the world.

Based in Dubai, she focuses on business development, working closely with global investors to explore strategies in the UAE property market that support long-term wealth growth and portfolio diversification.

Ali Chahrour - Property Consultant

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Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Ali is a bi-lingual real estate consultant with extensive local and international real estate experience and specialism in the dynamic United Arab Emirates property market. Fluent in English and Arabic, Ali has built up a reputation for his strong negotiation skills, innovative marketing strategies and uncompromising integrity. Ali is knowledgeable about finance, acquisition structuring, and maximising return on investment, transacting with first-time buyers and experienced investors who are looking to expand their real estate portfolios. Working for a UK company, Ali takes great pride in his continual understanding of global real estate markets and making sure his clients benefit from buying the ideal property at the ideal moment.

Fidar Bedoshvili - Property Consultant

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Fidar is an experienced real estate consultant in Dubai, specialising in both off-plan and secondary resale markets. Known for his expertise in high-value, investment-grade properties, he serves an international clientele with fluency in English and Russian. His engagement with platforms like Bayut and Property Finder, along with strong relationships with leading developers such as Emaar, Nakheel, and Damac, position him at the forefront of Dubai’s real estate landscape.

With a strong focus on investment returns, Fidar offers clients access to high-yield off-plan opportunities, and ready-to-move-in units for immediate rental or personal use. Transparent, responsive, and results-driven, he is a go-to advisor for investors and home-seekers looking to navigate Dubai’s most competitive property segments.

Beah Beltejar - Team Operations Co-ordinator

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Beah is an experienced co-ordinator known for her ability to ensure seamless behind-the-scenes support. She excels at maintaining team organisation, managing deadlines, and implementing efficient processes to prevent important details from being overlooked. With a proactive mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for structure, Beth plays a key role in fostering a productive and positive work environment.

How we help UAE clients

Our UAE Desk offers its clients comprehensive services, including:

• Investment advice: Our consultants provide real-time, in-depth insights into London’s ever-evolving property market for UAE clients. We help identify promising opportunities across both established prime London districts and regeneration zones.
• Property lettings: We can market your London property, organise professional viewings, vet tenants thoroughly and handle technical elements like tenancy agreements all on your behalf and compliant with UK law.
• Property management: With 21 branches in London itself, we ensure your property is managed as if you were there yourself. We can tackle everything from rent collection and maintenance to regular property inspections and 24/7 support for emergencies.
• Furnishing services: If you’d like to furnish your London property for sale, rental or occupancy requirements, we offer tailored as well as ready furnishing services to UAE landlords.
• Legal & tax coordination: With decades of experience in London’s competitive market, we have built solid connections with some of the best legal representatives in the city. We can help you connect with reliable professionals who can handle and manage UK tax returns on your behalf.
• Buying & selling support: We offer assistance with buying and selling your London property and negotiate the best deals. You can sit back and relax while we do this, as every transaction is handled with transparency and efficiency.
  While partnering with Benham & Reeves, you gain more than a service provider. You gain a reliable, experienced London property partner who truly understands the needs of its UAE clientele.