Cavendish Maxwell, a leading property consultancy and chartered surveying firm in the Middle East, has announced the opening of a new office in the emirate of Sharjah, further expanding its offerings into the Northern Emirates.

The office, located in Sarh Al Emarat on Buhaira Corniche Street, will enable the firm to expand its impressive list of clients in Sharjah and the Northern Emirates which already includes Arada, RAK Hospitality Holding LLC, Al Nayli Group and several banks. The Sharjah team, which also has dedicated Arabic speakers, possesses expertise in real estate valuation services catering to residential, commercial, retail, industrial, education and hospitality sectors.

Commenting on the announcement, Nigel Armstrong, CEO, said: "Sharjah and the Northern Emirates are witnessing rapid growth in residential and commercial offerings providing us with immense opportunities to cater to the varied needs of clients in these locations. Opening a physical office in Sharjah has been a priority for us and will enable us to offer exceptional, personalised services to develop lasting relations.

Real estate activity is anticipated to further pick up ahead of the Expo 2020 later this year and is key to realising the government's holistic UAE Vision 2021 for the economic and social development of the nation. We are pleased to be able expand our services and further contribute to the growth of this dynamic sector."

The opening of the new office comes amidst a correction in prices and rents across residential and commercial real estate in the UAE. However, the strong demand for real estate consultancy services reflects the trust from existing clients and the underlying confidence in the sector over the longer term.

Cavendish Maxwell already operates in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the UAE and in Muscat, Oman, providing services spanning residential and commercial valuations, project and building consultancy, machinery and business assets, and investment and commercial agency. The teams comprise RICS-accredited surveyors and valuers, who advise private companies, government institutions, global and multinational corporations, asset and fund managers, developers, owners' associations, and international and domestic banks on all matters relating to regional real estate market activity.