FOUNDER and chief executive officer Anthony Gerard Leuterio has officially become a licensed property broker in Dubai, opening the door for Filipinos to participate in the booming real estate market of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
With this development, Filipino Homes, through its international arm FHI Global Property, can now legally and actively engage in property transactions in Dubai. Brokers in Dubai can now partner directly with Filipino Homes to co-manage property listings, creating new channels for collaboration between real estate professionals in the Philippines and the UAE.
“This is a milestone for Filipino Homes,” said Leuterio. “Now that I am a licensed broker in Dubai, we are opening up legitimate, professional opportunities for cross-selling. Brokers in the Philippines can now market and sell Dubai properties in partnership with us.”
Leuterio emphasized the growing demand for Dubai properties, especially among foreign investors seeking benefits like the Golden Visa. “A lot of foreigners and Filipinos want to invest in Dubai but don’t know brokers who are licensed there. Now, through FHI Global Property, they have a trusted, Filipino-owned agency they can rely on.”
This expansion enables Philippine-based brokers to take part in international transactions, helping them broaden their clientele and income potential. It also offers a new career pathway for overseas Filipino workers based in Dubai, allowing them to become part-time brokers or full-fledged real estate professionals.
Leuterio sees this as a two-way opportunity.
“We can now collaborate with developers in both countries, leveraging our globally competitive systems and platforms. Filipino Homes is ready to facilitate business both ways — selling Dubai properties in the Philippines and Philippine properties to Dubai-based investors,” he said.
He also underscored the importance of bringing Dubai’s advanced real estate technologies and systems back home. “Dubai is number one in the world in terms of real estate systems. We want to bring that experience and innovation to the Philippines so we can compete internationally.”
Leuterio, a long-time advocate for improving the real estate profession in the Philippines, also called for better alignment in national policies to unlock more economic opportunities.
“Our regulations often suppress activity. With better support, we can elevate the industry and match international standards,” he said.
With the formal entry of Filipino Homes into Dubai’s real estate scene, the company is poised to empower Filipinos across borders — whether they are investors, brokers or aspiring agents — to thrive in the global property market. / KOC