Dubai, UAEHamilton Bradshaw, the London based private investment firm founded by entrepreneur and former Dragons' Den investor James Caan CBE, has announced a strategic investment in YoBridge Mortgages, a Dubai mortgage advisory firm focused on serving expatriate buyers, international investors and high net worth clients across the UAE property market.
The investment forms part of Hamilton Bradshaw's strategy to back experienced founders building specialist professional services businesses aligned with the Gulf's expanding real estate and investment ecosystem.
Dubai's property market continues to attract strong international capital flows, with real estate transactions in the UAE approaching AED 900 billion in 2024, while mortgage lending exceeded AED 229 billion across more than 50,000 transactions. As international buyer activity increases, demand is rising for experienced mortgage advisers capable of structuring finance across multiple lenders, jurisdictions and borrower profiles.
YoBridge Mortgages was established to meet this demand through a structured advisory model for residential buyers, international investors and complex borrower profiles.
Founder Samson Watulatsu brings more than a decade of senior experience in UAE mortgage and property finance, including leadership roles at Emirates NBD, Mashreq Bank, DAMAC Properties, Huspy and Prypco.
YoBridge Mortgages is positioning itself as a personal advisory firm specialising in complex financing scenarios, including overseas buyers, portfolio investors and high net worth clients requiring tailored mortgage structures.
With Hamilton Bradshaw's strategic backing, the company plans to expand its broker team, deepen partnerships with banks and property developers, and build a scalable advisory platform for domestic and international property buyers across the UAE.
“Demand from expatriates and international investors for structured, expert mortgage advice has never been stronger. YoBridge.ae combines deep lender relationships, rigorous market knowledge and disciplined processes to deliver better outcomes for clients.”
“The UAE continues to be one of the most attractive property investment markets globally. YoBridge Mortgages brings the leadership and sector expertise needed to build a scalable advisory platform.”
Dubai & the GCC“Our UAE strategy centres on partnering with experienced founders building high quality professional services platforms. YoBridge Mortgages has strong sector expertise, established lender relationships and a clear understanding of the region's property finance market.”
