15 October 2024
Meet the team, Marylebone, W1 (China)
An introduction to our China desk in London and how we support overseas buyers from first viewing to completion.
本汉姆及里夫斯(上海)有限公司
Our India operations started in Summer 2011 in response to the growing demand from Indian homebuyers and investors, some who were looking to buy a property in London for the first time, some looking at holiday homes and others who are seasoned investors looking to diversify their assets or add value to their existing property portfolios. Located in Mumbai and Delhi, our offices are managed by a locally employed team who are experienced at dealing with clients one-to-one as well as with partners like investment advisors and financial consultants. They work closely with our Directors to ensure clients get a personal service...
View moreDhanvee Mehta is Head of Benham & Reeves Mumbai, leading business development and advisory for the Mumbai region. A Chartered Accountant and Lawyer with over a decade of experience, she advises ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and professionals on premium property investments in London and Dubai. Since 2019, she has been instrumental in growing the firm’s India operations, expanding its client base, building alliances, and delivering cross-border residential property transactions. With expertise spanning acquisitions, sales, lettings, and management, alongside entrepreneurial experience in strategy and growth, Dhanvee goes beyond transactions focusing on long-term wealth, trust, and personalised guidance as a global investment advisor.
Shivani started her career in Real Estate after graduating with Bachelor of Arts degree in Mumbai. Working for various notable Indian property developers for six years, she has gained experience in the direct sourcing of sales leads, developing new opportunities and converting potential into sales. Shivani has many transferable skills useful for transacting business with Indian investors who also like to invest in London property and in her spare time she enjoys volunteering at events, travelling, dancing and keeping fit by practicing yoga.
With a degree in psychology, Rebecca’s empathic skills set her in good stead for knowing what our clients want and being well able to guide them in all their property dealings. In her previous roles, Rebecca worked in upscale real estate environments assisting potential buyers to secure the best possible outcomes for their investment portfolios. She has also built-up good skills in strategic business development and marketing. In her spare time, Rebecca has an intellectual interest in understanding human behaviour and also enjoys travelling to discover new places.
As Head of Sales in Mumbai, Gautam has many years of investment experience across different business disciplines. Wearing two hats simultaneously, while he has been developing his professional career, he has also been an active investor in the UK property market. Having gained a master’s in finance and a degree in electronic engineering, Gautam possesses key analytical skills gained while working for some of the biggest energy trading companies for over a decade, where he learned effective risk management and trading strategies. These skills come to the fore when assessing the right type of UK property investment for our Indian clients and managing their mature portfolios.
With a Master’s degree in International Business gained from the University of Strathclyde, UK, and an MBA from his studies in India, Sushant has over 10 years’ international business experience in real estate markets across the UAE, India and South Africa. As Head of Business Development for Benham and Reeves Delhi region, Sushant has broad experience of business development in emerging real estate markets with expertise gained managing HNI portfolios in varied asset classes and challenging world economies. He has also managed international portfolios for investor clients in GCC regions and has worked with key property developers such as EMAAR and DAMAC. Being an extrovert, Sushant enjoys interacting with people and building enduring business relationships. An avid traveler, he loves to explore new locations and try out different cuisines, he is also a keen sports enthusiast and movie buff.
Ten years working in sales and business development across retail, telecoms and the banking sector in India and more recently in Dubai, have enabled Rohit to add vital entrepreneurial skills to his natural instinct for business. With a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from IMS, Ghaziabad (India) and an MBA in Marketing from Trinity College Dublin, Ireland and broad experience in the banking industry working with high-net-worth investors and large corporations, Rohit now focuses on identifying and expanding opportunities for the buying and selling of international properties to our India client base in Delhi. A natural extrovert, Rohit enjoys interacting with people and likes to travel and play badminton in his free time.
15 October 2024
An introduction to our China desk in London and how we support overseas buyers from first viewing to completion.
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