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Khaleej Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Holo unveils services to make buying property in the UAE a seamless process
Holo, a homegrown digital mortgage platform, has introduced a suite of services aimed at easing the property purchase process in the UAE. The company's new offering focuses on helping both residents and international investors navigate the real estate landscape with greater clarity and fewer obstacles. This development comes at a time when foreign interest in the UAE real estate continues to rise. In 2025, both Dubai and Abu Dhabi witnessed stable demand across commercial and residential categories. According to property experts, areas offering long-term prospects and solid infrastructure are drawing the most attention. Ayesha Khan, a senior analyst with a regional research firm, observed that 'investors are prioritising connectivity and consistent yield. These factors are shaping buying decisions far more than before.' Infrastructure improvements have also been a key contributor. Expansions to the metro and the introduction of integrated urban districts are influencing where investors place their money. Mohammad Abbas, a consultant based in Dubai, remarked: 'Planned communities and green zones point to long-term viability, not just quick gains.' Holo's service aims to assist buyers in understanding regulations, working with certified mortgage brokers, and managing application procedures. Rajat Mehta, the company's managing director, said: 'While tax neutrality remains a strong pull, legal assurance and transparency are becoming just as crucial.' Current data shows that rental yields in prime areas range between 6 per cent and 8 per cent, depending on asset type and location. Short-term lets continue to perform well, with demand coming from professionals and new residents alike. Recent legal reforms have widened foreign ownership rights in designated zones, often linked to long-term residency options. These policies are gradually shifting investor behaviour, encouraging longer holding periods and strategic planning. Industry professionals recommend that buyers stay informed about financing laws and work with licensed advisors. Despite improved access, conducting proper legal and financial checks remains essential.
Zawya
02-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Live ‘Mortgage-Free' for a Year with Holo's Life Changing Homeownership Campaign
Holo launches their fourth mega campaign with the chance to cover a home-buyer's mortgage to a value of up to AED 150,000. The campaign runs from July 1st, 2025 until August 31st 2025 Dubai, UAE - Holo, a digital-first platform reinventing how people buy homes in the region, has launched an exciting summer campaign, offering one lucky home-buyer the chance to win a full year's worth of mortgage payments of up to the value of AED 150,000. The campaign, which starts July 1st, 2025, and ends August 31st, 2025, will turn the home-buyers dreams in the UAE into reality. What's better than buying a home? Having someone pay your mortgage for a whole year. Holo's second 'mega campaign' in 2025 aligns with its mission to rethink how people buy homes, replacing tedious tasks with convenience and adding a serious dose of value in the process. Everyone who applies for a mortgage through Holo during the campaign period will be eligible for the lucky draw. 'The journey to owning your own home shouldn't feel like a black box; it should be exciting, highly rewarding and of course very possible,' said Michael Hunter, CEO and Co-Founder of Holo. 'Our focus has always been on simplifying the journey of buying a dream home by making it convenient through technology and staying true to our essence, customer-centric services to empower people with tools, guidance, and now, real financial value. We're giving buyers more reason than ever to make their move, and we're doing it with a platform built entirely around their needs.' In the past two years, the proptech market has hit full stride, the number of proptech startups in the country has nearly tripled, reaching 189 companies, and is forecasted that the market will grow from USD 607 million in 2024, to USD 1.55 billion in 2030, with digital mortgage tools, AI-powered decision making, and smart home integration at the core of this proptech expansion. 'What we're doing here isn't just a seasonal stunt. It's about reshaping expectations,' said Arran Summerhill, COO & Co-founder of Holo. 'The property market is changing fast, digital-first, data-led, and increasingly customer-centric. We're responding with an experience that feels relevant, rewarding, and radically more human. From application to ownership, we want buyers to feel supported in every step of the way, and yes, if that means covering their mortgage for a year, we're all in.' This isn't Holo's first big move; from paying off a full mortgage in 2024, to transforming a lucky winner's space with a designer home makeover, to most recently awarding two buyers with a year of mortgage payments earlier this year, with each campaign Holo has aimed to make homeownership more accessible, more exciting, and way more rewarding. Now, with the PropTech space booming and buyer expectations shifting fast, Holo's not just keeping up; it's leading the charge. About Holo: Holo is a UAE-based proptech on a mission to simplify the process of owning a home by offering digital mortgage services in the Middle East for the very first time. For first-time buyers and homeowners exploring refinancing options, Holo's proprietary technology and trusted independent advisors take the guesswork out of buying property in the UAE, making the process easier, faster and completely stress-free. Launched in 2019, the company's founders set out to develop a secure and transparent algorithm-backed platform that would allow prospective homeowners complete visibility and access to a full range of unbiased mortgage and remortgage options from more than 20 local lenders, within minutes. Since then, Holo's diverse team of mortgage experts, tech developers and client servicing specialists have helped advise more than 10,000 clients in financing their homes and in 2020 launched a white-label home loan advisory solution available to brokers, real estate agents and property developers. Most recently, Holo expanded its offering to include a concierge-style property assistance service, designed to support buyers beyond financing by helping them search, select, and secure the right property through a curated network of partner real estate agencies. Looking ahead, Holo is evolving its offering to further simplify the user journey, not just in securing the right mortgage, but also in finding the right property, by providing a real-time snapshot of all mortgage offers available, expanding its property assistance services, and growing its presence across new markets in the GCC, beginning with KSA.
Mid East Info
02-07-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Live ‘Mortgage-Free' for a Year with Holo's Life Changing Homeownership Campaign - Middle East Business News and Information
Holo launches their fourth mega campaign with the chance to cover a home-buyer's mortgage to a value of up to AED 150,000. The campaign runs from July 1st, 2025 until August 31st 2025 Dubai, UAE – July 02 , 2025 - Holo, a digital-first platform reinventing how people buy homes in the region, has launched an exciting summer campaign, offering one lucky home-buyer the chance to win a full year's worth of mortgage payments of up to the value of AED 150,000 . The campaign, which starts July 1st, 2025, and ends August 31st, 2025, will turn the home-buyers dreams in the UAE into reality. What's better than buying a home? Having someone pay your mortgage for a whole year. Holo's second 'mega campaign' in 2025 aligns with its mission to rethink how people buy homes, replacing tedious tasks with convenience and adding a serious dose of value in the process. Everyone who applies for a mortgage through Holo during the campaign period will be eligible for the lucky draw. 'The journey to owning your own home shouldn't feel like a black box; it should be exciting, highly rewarding and of course very possible,' said Michael Hunter, CEO and Co-Founder of Holo . 'Our focus has always been on simplifying the journey of buying a dream home by making it convenient through technology and staying true to our essence, customer-centric services to empower people with tools, guidance, and now, real financial value. We're giving buyers more reason than ever to make their move, and we're doing it with a platform built entirely around their needs.' In the past two years, the proptech market has hit full stride, the number of proptech startups in the country has nearly tripled, reaching 189 companies 1 , and is forecasted that the market will grow from USD 607 million in 2024, to USD 1.55 billion in 2030, with digital mortgage tools, AI-powered decision making, and smart home integration at the core of this proptech expansion 2 . 'What we're doing here isn't just a seasonal stunt. It's about reshaping expectations,' said Arran Summerhill, COO & Co-founder of Holo . 'The property market is changing fast, digital-first, data-led, and increasingly customer-centric. We're responding with an experience that feels relevant, rewarding, and radically more human. From application to ownership, we want buyers to feel supported in every step of the way, and yes, if that means covering their mortgage for a year, we're all in.' This isn't Holo's first big move; from paying off a full mortgage in 2024, to transforming a lucky winner's space with a designer home makeover, to most recently awarding two buyers with a year of mortgage payments earlier this year, with each campaign Holo has aimed to make homeownership more accessible, more exciting, and way more rewarding. Now, with the PropTech space booming and buyer expectations shifting fast, Holo's not just keeping up; it's leading the charge. – END – About Holo: Holo is a UAE-based proptech on a mission to simplify the process of owning a home by offering digital mortgage services in the Middle East for the very first time. For first-time buyers and homeowners exploring refinancing options, Holo's proprietary technology and trusted independent advisors take the guesswork out of buying property in the UAE, making the process easier, faster and completely stress-free. Launched in 2019, the company's founders set out to develop a secure and transparent algorithm-backed platform that would allow prospective homeowners complete visibility and access to a full range of unbiased mortgage and remortgage options from more than 20 local lenders, within minutes. Since then, Holo's diverse team of mortgage experts, tech developers and client servicing specialists have helped advise more than 10,000 clients in financing their homes and in 2020 launched a white-label home loan advisory solution available to brokers, real estate agents and property developers. Most recently, Holo expanded its offering to include a concierge-style property assistance service, designed to support buyers beyond financing by helping them search, select, and secure the right property through a curated network of partner real estate agencies. Looking ahead, Holo is evolving its offering to further simplify the user journey, not just in securing the right mortgage, but also in finding the right property, by providing a real-time snapshot of all mortgage offers available, expanding its property assistance services, and growing its presence across new markets in the GCC, beginning with KSA. For more information about Holo, please visit For media inquiries, please contact: Alain Selfani | Srishti Soni | Amjad Mkayed Ruder Finn Atteline Phone: +971 52 300 2006 | +971 50 647 3920 | +971 50 235 1814 E-mail: Holo@
Mid East Info
26-06-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Rewriting the Rules of Home Buying: AI-Driven, Buyer-Focused
Mobile-first tool empowers advisors to access platform features, submit documents, and support clients on the go in real time The UAE's PropTech sector has nearly tripled the number to 189 companies in the last two years Dubai's PropTech market to more than double in size to over AED 4.5 billion Dubai, UAE – June 25th, 2025 – Holo, a digital-first platform reinventing how people buy homes in the region, has introduced a next generation AI-powered agent built to make the home-buying process faster, more transparent, and far less stressful. Designed with the customer at heart, this mobile-first tool empowers Holo's advisors to tap into core platform features on the go, whether they're at their desks, on-site, or anywhere in between. The UAE's PropTech ecosystem is hitting its stride this year with a record 189 companies now listed, nearly triple the number from just two years ago. This surge reflects the larger momentum in the region's real estate market, where Dubai's residential market saw property values rise by 19.1% in 2024, reaching 13.3% above the 2014 peak. Behind the numbers is a wave of innovation: AI and blockchain are no longer just buzzwords; they're reshaping how people invest, unlocking more flexible, data-driven models that align with the modern buyer's expectations for speed, transparency, and control. This momentum was further reinforced by the recent announcement of Dubai's AED4.5 billion PropTech Hub, aimed at accelerating innovation in real estate and positioning the emirate as a global leader in the PropTech market over the next five years, aligning with Dubai's Economic Agenda D33 and the Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033. This move isn't about replacing humans with robots. It's about giving real people smarter tools so they can do what they do best: guide home buyers through one of the biggest decisions of their lives. 'Our mission has always been to remove friction from the home-buying journey,' said Michael Hunter, CEO and Co-founder of Holo. 'With this mobile-first tool, we're not just speeding up processes: we're improving how we support our customers every step of the way.' Arran Summerhill, Co-founder of Holo, expressed a similar sentiment, adding, 'This isn't about replacing the human touch. It's about giving our team the tools they need to focus on what really matters. Helping people make confident home decisions with less hassle.' Summerhill added, 'Our continued investment in technology is part of its wider mission to build a better way to buy property, one that's accessible, data-driven, and built around real people. And in a market as dynamic as the UAE and KSA, there's never been a better time to rethink what 'smart' home-buying should actually look like.' This launch marks an important milestone, but the team isn't hitting pause. On the contrary, this is just the beginning of what Holo has planned for its AI roadmap. The next set of updates will introduce smarter document processing, intuitive notification systems that actually know what you need, and hyper-personalised insights designed to simplify decision-making for both buyers and the Holo team. Because the end goal here isn't just speed; it's clarity, confidence, and control. About Holo: Holo is a UAE-based fintech on a mission to simplify the process of owning a home by offering digital mortgage services in the Middle East for the very first time. For first-time buyers and homeowners exploring refinancing options, Holo's proprietary technology and trusted independent advisors take the guesswork out of buying property in the UAE, making the process easier, faster and completely stress-free. Launched in 2019, the company's founders set out to develop a secure and transparent algorithm-backed platform that would allow prospective homeowners complete visibility and access to a full range of unbiased mortgage and remortgage options from more than 20 local lenders, within minutes. Since then, Holo's diverse team of mortgage experts, tech developers and client servicing specialists have helped advise more than 10,000 clients in financing their homes and in 2020 launched a white-label home loan advisory solution available to brokers, real estate agents and property developers. Looking ahead, Holo is evolving its offering to further simplify the user journey, provide a real-time snapshot of all mortgage offers available, and expand its reach and presence across new markets in the GCC beginning with KSA. For more information about Holo, please visit For media inquiries, please contact: Alain Selfani | Srishti Soni | Amjad Mkayed Ruder Finn Atteline Phone: +971 52 300 2006 | +971 50 647 3920 | +971 50 235 1814 E-mail: Holo@
Zawya
25-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Rewriting the rules of home buying: AI-driven, buyer-focused
The UAE's PropTech sector has nearly tripled the number to 189 companies in the last two years Dubai's PropTech market to more than double in size to over AED 4.5 billion Dubai, UAE – Holo, a digital-first platform reinventing how people buy homes in the region, has introduced a next generation AI-powered agent built to make the home-buying process faster, more transparent, and far less stressful. Designed with the customer at heart, this mobile-first tool empowers Holo's advisors to tap into core platform features on the go, whether they're at their desks, on-site, or anywhere in between. The UAE's PropTech ecosystem is hitting its stride this year with a record 189 companies now listed, nearly triple the number from just two years ago. This surge reflects the larger momentum in the region's real estate market, where Dubai's residential market saw property values rise by 19.1% in 2024, reaching 13.3% above the 2014 peak [1]. Behind the numbers is a wave of innovation: AI and blockchain are no longer just buzzwords; they're reshaping how people invest, unlocking more flexible, data-driven models that align with the modern buyer's expectations for speed, transparency, and control. This momentum was further reinforced by the recent announcement of Dubai's AED4.5 billion PropTech Hub, aimed at accelerating innovation in real estate and positioning the emirate as a global leader in the PropTech market over the next five years, aligning with Dubai's Economic Agenda D33 and the Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033. This move isn't about replacing humans with robots. It's about giving real people smarter tools so they can do what they do best: guide home buyers through one of the biggest decisions of their lives. 'Our mission has always been to remove friction from the home-buying journey,' said Michael Hunter, CEO and Co-founder of Holo. 'With this mobile-first tool, we're not just speeding up processes: we're improving how we support our customers every step of the way.' Arran Summerhill, Co-founder of Holo, expressed a similar sentiment, adding, 'This isn't about replacing the human touch. It's about giving our team the tools they need to focus on what really matters. Helping people make confident home decisions with less hassle.' Summerhill added, 'Our continued investment in technology is part of its wider mission to build a better way to buy property, one that's accessible, data-driven, and built around real people. And in a market as dynamic as the UAE and KSA, there's never been a better time to rethink what 'smart' home-buying should actually look like.' This launch marks an important milestone, but the team isn't hitting pause. On the contrary, this is just the beginning of what Holo has planned for its AI roadmap. The next set of updates will introduce smarter document processing, intuitive notification systems that actually know what you need, and hyper-personalised insights designed to simplify decision-making for both buyers and the Holo team. Because the end goal here isn't just speed; it's clarity, confidence, and control. About Holo: Holo is a UAE-based fintech on a mission to simplify the process of owning a home by offering digital mortgage services in the Middle East for the very first time. For first-time buyers and homeowners exploring refinancing options, Holo's proprietary technology and trusted independent advisors take the guesswork out of buying property in the UAE, making the process easier, faster and completely stress-free. Launched in 2019, the company's founders set out to develop a secure and transparent algorithm-backed platform that would allow prospective homeowners complete visibility and access to a full range of unbiased mortgage and remortgage options from more than 20 local lenders, within minutes. Since then, Holo's diverse team of mortgage experts, tech developers and client servicing specialists have helped advise more than 10,000 clients in financing their homes and in 2020 launched a white-label home loan advisory solution available to brokers, real estate agents and property developers. Looking ahead, Holo is evolving its offering to further simplify the user journey, provide a real-time snapshot of all mortgage offers available, and expand its reach and presence across new markets in the GCC beginning with KSA. For more information about Holo, please visit For media inquiries, please contact: Alain Selfani | Srishti Soni | Amjad Mkayed Ruder Finn Atteline E-mail: Holo@
