Hamptons launches first iPhone application in the middle east for instant property search

Online, August 1, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Dubai, UAE; June 14, 2010: Hamptons International, the premier property services company with a global portfolio of prestigious projects, has launched the first of its kind iPhone application in the Middle East that assures instant search results for properties locally and internationally.

The software that can be downloaded for free from the iPhone App store, will allow users to search for sales and rental properties locally and internationally. They can then contact Hamptons property experts instantly by phone or e-mail.

A spokesperson of Hamptons International said: "Today's customers are tech-savvy and it is important to be innovative to reach out to them. The new iPhone application is aimed at enhancing their ease of access to our global property portfolio. The application will enable customers to locate their preferred property go through prices and make an informed decision, wherever they are."

Among the various features of the application are full property descriptions and images; searches for property for sale or lease locally and internationally; options to save search preferences; shortlist the properties and email shortlisted properties to friends or family.

The application also supports multiple currencies thus helping users assess property prices and values in their preferred currency. They can select their country and preferred currency, enabling users to search both locally and internationally in their desired currency. It also offers improved image resolution support for viewing on iPads.

For more details, please contact toll-free: 800 HAMPTONS (800 4267 8667) or +971 4 366 1662 if from outside of the UAE or email [email protected]

Hamptons has a strong presence in the Middle East and North Africa region through offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Morocco.

Acquired by Emaar Properties in 2006, Hamptons International has headquarters in Dubai and London, and features a diverse project portfolio in addition to offering residential sales and leasing, commercial leasing, property management, valuations and research, advisory and mortgage services.

Hamptons is a premier realtor with over 75 offices worldwide. With more than 140 years of professional experience, it has earned an unrivalled reputation for professionalism, expertise and innovation across the world with a global network of offices and a large international portfolio of projects. The comprehensive range of services offered by Hamptons includes residential property sales, residential and commercial leasing and property management as well as full range of added value services including valuations, research and feasibility studies, and an independent mortgage consultancy.

For further information, please contact:
Kelly Home / Nivine William
ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
Tel: (+971 4) 334 4550
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]