Gulf Islamic Investments Bought Majority London House Stake
Investors in fractional property platforms will see new majority ownership following a deal approved by UK regulators.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Real Estate — General
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Gulf Islamic Investments has acquired a majority stake in the London House Exchange, an FCA-regulated platform for fractional real estate investment. The deal, which leaves Better Home & Finance Holding Company with a minority position, follows approval from the UK Financial Conduct Authority.
Why it matters
The change in majority ownership brings a firm managing over USD 3 billion in assets into the fractional property market. This ownership shift follows the platform's history of operations under its former name, Property Partner, since 2014.
Gulf Islamic Investments manages more than USD 3 billion in total assets. This acquisition involves the London House Exchange, which has facilitated fractional property investments since its founding in 2014.
The players
Gulf Islamic Investments
An investment firm based in the UAE that manages over USD 3 billion in assets and previously invested in the UK mortgage lender Offa.
London House Exchange
A UK-based, FCA-regulated exchange platform that allows users to invest in fractional shares of residential property.
Better Home & Finance Holding Company
A financial services company that has retained a minority stake in the London House Exchange following the divestment of its majority position.
Financial Conduct Authority
The regulatory body responsible for overseeing the conduct of financial firms and markets within the United Kingdom.
The details
The transaction transfers majority control of the exchange from Better Home & Finance Holding Company to the UAE-based Gulf Islamic Investments. As an FCA-regulated entity, the platform allows individual investors to purchase fractional interests in real estate properties, a mechanism that remains subject to UK financial oversight. Better Home & Finance Holding Company continues to hold a minority stake in the business moving forward.
Timeline
London House Exchange was founded in 2014.
The stake acquisition was announced on October 1, 2026.
Money Landscape
This acquisition sits within the established regulatory perimeter maintained by the UK Financial Conduct Authority for fractional property platforms. It marks a shift in majority ownership for a market that has matured significantly since the platform's 2014 inception.
Investors currently using the London House Exchange should monitor communications regarding account management or platform terms under the new majority owners. Consult with a qualified financial professional to determine how changes in platform ownership may align with your personal risk tolerance.
The takeaway
Large-scale institutional investments in fractional property platforms signal the continued professionalization of alternative real estate assets. Users should review their account statements and any upcoming platform disclosures to stay informed about potential policy adjustments.
Further reading
For broader trends in property ownership and market shifts, visit Real Estate — General.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Dubaibeat.
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