Not every Caribbean property market operates outside a national framework, and that distinction is central to what makes Martinique and Guadeloupe stand apart. Both are overseas departments of France, and by extension, of the European Union — a status that brings a level of institutional stability few island markets in the region can offer. For Chestertons Global, the French Caribbean is a natural area of focus as we grow our presence across the wider region.
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October 15, 2026
A Guide to the French Caribbean Property Market: Martinique and Guadeloupe in Focus
Not every Caribbean property market operates outside a national framework, and that distinction is central to what makes Martinique and Guadeloupe stand apart. Both are overseas departments of France, and by extension, of the European Union — a status that brings a level of institutional stability few island markets in the region can offer. For Chestertons Global, the French Caribbean is a natural area of focus as we grow our presence across the wider region.
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October 15, 2026
Independent, but never alone: the value of shared experience in a global network
Every agency owner knows the moment. A senior hire, a second office, a client relationship that needs a difficult conversation, or a quarter where the phone goes quiet. The decision is yours, and it should be. But before you make it, who do you talk it through with?Across the Chestertons Global network, that question sits close to the heart of why the network exists. It is especially on our minds this week, as we prepare to welcome affiliates to Paphos for the Chestertons Global Conference 2026.
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October 12, 2026
Behind the Tech: A Q&A with Faisal Sarfraz, the Architect of DEXA
Following our announcement regarding Chestertons Global's new partnership with DevsSpace, we are pulling back the curtain on the technology set to redefine how you interact with our global portfolio. While our previous update introduced how DEXA integrates into our digital ecosystem, this feature focuses on the vision, the machinery, and the mastermind behind the platform.
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October 7, 2026
A Guide to Bulgaria's Property Market: Life Inside the Eurozone
Bulgaria began 2026 with a new currency and a new chapter. Since 1 January it has been a full member of the euro area, and a property market long associated with value-minded buyers from across Europe is now being read in a different light. For Chestertons Global, it is a market we are following closely as our European network grows.
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October 6, 2026
MOD Realty | Chestertons wins Gold at the Best of Cayman Islands 2026 awards
MOD Realty | Chestertons, our affiliate in the Cayman Islands, has been awarded Gold in the Real Estate Company category at the Best of Cayman Islands 2026 awards, the top honour in its category.The win marks a step up for the George Town brokerage, which took Silver in the same category in 2025. Founder and broker Athena Nicole Smith and her team collected the award at this year's presentation.The recognition went beyond the company award, with MOD Realty agent Stephanie Foster also winning Silver in the Real Estate Agent category.
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October 1, 2026
Gibraltar tightens Category 2 residency just as its border gets easier
Gibraltar has spent much of 2026 making headlines for what it is opening up: a land border with Spain that has become more seamless than at any point since Brexit. Less noticed is what it has simultaneously tightened: entry into Category 2 residency, the jurisdiction’s flagship route for high net worth individuals.Taken together, the two shifts tell an interesting story. Gibraltar has made Category 2 more exclusive at precisely the moment its Treaty with the EU has made the territory more accessible than ever.
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September 30, 2026
A Guide to Jamaica's Property Market: Steady Growth Behind One of the Caribbean's Best-Known Names
Jamaica needs no introduction as a global tourism brand, and its property market has grown into something equally substantial behind that reputation. Structural demand from a large diaspora, consistent rental yields and a market that has kept expanding through a genuinely difficult year all point to a market with real staying power. For Chestertons Global, it's one of the Caribbean's most established property markets and a natural fit for our growing network.
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September 24, 2026
Tan Sri Abdul Rahim honoured with lifetime achievement award in London
On 22 September 2026, Tan Sri Dato' (Dr) Abdul Rahim Abdul Rahman, Executive Chairman of Rahim & Co | Chestertons, received the World Distinguished Real Estate Entrepreneur Lifetime Achievement Award at an event organised by the World Business Forum in London. Rahim & Co shared the news on Instagram, and the award recognises more than five decades of work in real estate and public service.
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September 21, 2026
A Guide to Trinidad and Tobago's Property Market: Two Islands, Two Distinct Stories
Trinidad and Tobago offers something few Caribbean markets can: genuine economic diversification behind the property market, rather than a single tourism-led narrative. Trinidad's energy-anchored economy and Tobago's tourism and villa market give the twin-island republic two very different investment cases under one flag — and for Chestertons Global, it's a market where that distinction is worth exploring in full.
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July 3, 2026
Joining an International Real Estate Network: 4 Questions Every Agency Owner Should Ask
For agency owners in premium markets — whether in MENA, Southern Europe, the Caribbean, or beyond — the question is no longer whether international demand is real. It is whether your agency is positioned to receive it.Affiliating with an international real estate network is one way to build that positioning. But it is also a significant commercial decision, and the wrong fit wastes time and resources on both sides. In conversations with agency owners exploring international affiliations, the same four questions surface consistently. They are worth working through carefully before signing anything.
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February 10, 2026
Understanding Ejari For Commercial License Dubai: Step-By-Step Guide
Dubai’s business world moves quickly for those who stay compliant and act fast. Launching a new shop, office, or warehouse goes beyond a simple signed lease. It needs official validation to open doors for visas, utilities, and licenses. Ejari for commercial license Dubai provides exactly that proof.
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October 29, 2025
For 220 years, Chestertons has been built on a simple principle: real estate is fundamentally a relationship business.
Discover how Chestertons Global is redefining international real estate partnerships. With 220 years of heritage and a growing network across 20+ countries, Chestertons connects property professionals through referrals, marketing support, and cross-border opportunities, creating a truly global real estate ecosystem.
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October 16, 2025
Why Network Agility Beats Mandated Rigidity in Real Estate Technology
The Smart Money Moves Beyond the PropTech Illusion
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September 22, 2025
Real Estate Private Equity Funds vs. Direct Trophy Assets: Which Path Builds Wealth in 2025?
Explore the differences between private equity real estate funds and direct trophy asset investments. Compare structures, risks, returns, and global market outlooks for 2025.
15 min read
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September 22, 2025
Currency Hedging Strategies for Cross-Border Property Deals: Forwards vs Options
Discover how real estate investors use forward contracts and FX options to manage currency risk in cross-border property transactions. Learn the mechanics, benefits, trade-offs, and regulatory considerations to protect returns in a volatile FX market.
12 min read
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October 15, 2026
A Guide to the French Caribbean Property Market: Martinique and Guadeloupe in Focus
Not every Caribbean property market operates outside a national framework, and that distinction is central to what makes Martinique and Guadeloupe stand apart. Both are overseas departments of France, and by extension, of the European Union — a status that brings a level of institutional stability few island markets in the region can offer. For Chestertons Global, the French Caribbean is a natural area of focus as we grow our presence across the wider region.
3 min read
Read More
October 7, 2026
A Guide to Bulgaria's Property Market: Life Inside the Eurozone
Bulgaria began 2026 with a new currency and a new chapter. Since 1 January it has been a full member of the euro area, and a property market long associated with value-minded buyers from across Europe is now being read in a different light. For Chestertons Global, it is a market we are following closely as our European network grows.
3 min read
Read More
October 1, 2026
Gibraltar tightens Category 2 residency just as its border gets easier
Gibraltar has spent much of 2026 making headlines for what it is opening up: a land border with Spain that has become more seamless than at any point since Brexit. Less noticed is what it has simultaneously tightened: entry into Category 2 residency, the jurisdiction’s flagship route for high net worth individuals.Taken together, the two shifts tell an interesting story. Gibraltar has made Category 2 more exclusive at precisely the moment its Treaty with the EU has made the territory more accessible than ever.
4 min read
Read More
September 30, 2026
A Guide to Jamaica's Property Market: Steady Growth Behind One of the Caribbean's Best-Known Names
Jamaica needs no introduction as a global tourism brand, and its property market has grown into something equally substantial behind that reputation. Structural demand from a large diaspora, consistent rental yields and a market that has kept expanding through a genuinely difficult year all point to a market with real staying power. For Chestertons Global, it's one of the Caribbean's most established property markets and a natural fit for our growing network.
3 min read
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February 25, 2026
Best Commercial Areas in Dubai for Investment & Leasing in 2026
Discover the top-performing commercial districts in Dubai for 2026, including DIFC, Business Bay, JLT, and Al Quoz. Explore rental yields, capital appreciation potential, and where investors are securing the strongest returns.
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October 21, 2025
Etihad Rail: Strategic Real Estate Investment in Dubai’s Next Growth Phase
Etihad Rail is reshaping Dubai’s property investment. Explore how connectivity, industrial demand, and strategic station locations can deliver growth in Dubai South, Al Jaddaf, and Al Furjan.
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October 21, 2025
Understanding Dubai’s Warehouse Investment Landscape
Explore how Dubai’s booming e-commerce sector, advanced automation, and major infrastructure projects are transforming its warehouse investment landscape, offering investors stable, high-yield opportunities in Grade A logistics spaces.
5 min read
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October 15, 2026
Independent, but never alone: the value of shared experience in a global network
Every agency owner knows the moment. A senior hire, a second office, a client relationship that needs a difficult conversation, or a quarter where the phone goes quiet. The decision is yours, and it should be. But before you make it, who do you talk it through with?Across the Chestertons Global network, that question sits close to the heart of why the network exists. It is especially on our minds this week, as we prepare to welcome affiliates to Paphos for the Chestertons Global Conference 2026.
5 min read
Read More
October 12, 2026
Behind the Tech: A Q&A with Faisal Sarfraz, the Architect of DEXA
Following our announcement regarding Chestertons Global's new partnership with DevsSpace, we are pulling back the curtain on the technology set to redefine how you interact with our global portfolio. While our previous update introduced how DEXA integrates into our digital ecosystem, this feature focuses on the vision, the machinery, and the mastermind behind the platform.
3 min read
Read More
October 6, 2026
MOD Realty | Chestertons wins Gold at the Best of Cayman Islands 2026 awards
MOD Realty | Chestertons, our affiliate in the Cayman Islands, has been awarded Gold in the Real Estate Company category at the Best of Cayman Islands 2026 awards, the top honour in its category.The win marks a step up for the George Town brokerage, which took Silver in the same category in 2025. Founder and broker Athena Nicole Smith and her team collected the award at this year's presentation.The recognition went beyond the company award, with MOD Realty agent Stephanie Foster also winning Silver in the Real Estate Agent category.
2 min read
Read More
September 24, 2026
Tan Sri Abdul Rahim honoured with lifetime achievement award in London
On 22 September 2026, Tan Sri Dato' (Dr) Abdul Rahim Abdul Rahman, Executive Chairman of Rahim & Co | Chestertons, received the World Distinguished Real Estate Entrepreneur Lifetime Achievement Award at an event organised by the World Business Forum in London. Rahim & Co shared the news on Instagram, and the award recognises more than five decades of work in real estate and public service.
3 min read
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