Soon after CSB Group announced their introduction of the Sotheby’s International Realty brand to Malta, Malta Sotheby’s International Realty has announced the appointment of a dedicated UK representative, Richard Elliot Square.

The move is aimed at establishing a company presence in London, UK, which will allow Malta Sotheby’s International Realty to build closer ties with UK-based clients. Mr Richard Elliot Square will be responsible for client relations between Malta Sotheby’s International Realty and its UK-based clients in efforts to enter the vast UK market. Apart from the various tax and fiscal benefits that Malta carries with it, investing in property on the island remains an attractive proposition for the UK market with the Maltese market achieving strong appreciation.

Richard Elliot-Square - an Investment Banker based in London, Vancouver and Zurich is CSB Group’s Representative in London. During the course of his career he has been involved in many ventures that have given him access to a wide network of contacts. Having lived and worked in the UK, USA, Bermuda, the Middle and Far East, he has been a Director of several companies in UK and USA, and been a Founder of several publicly quoted corporations including Telecom Plus PLC (UK) and Channel i Limited (USA). He was Commissioned as an Army officer in 3rd Dragoon Guards, (Royal Scots Dragoon Guards), and since leaving the Army, he has been involved in many aspects of international business including trade funding, the manufacture of motor vehicles, banking and broking, import and export as well as being invested in Oil and Gas and other minerals companies.

Richard Elliot-Square specialises in introducing investment banking and venture capital projects and has recently been successful in the re-structuring and funding of several publicly quoted companies in the UK and North America. He also acts as an adviser to a number of international companies and has invested in a number of small cap businesses.

With a quarter of a century of history and expertise in the financial services industry, CSB Group who attracted the Sotheby’s International Realty brand to Malta operate from Malta providing top notch services for clients worldwide. Offering a complete turnkey solution to clients wishing to set-up or relocate their business to Malta, they work hand-in-hand with a number of international partners, all leaders in their field of expertise. CSB Group’s portfolio of clients includes entrepreneurs, multi-national companies, international players, law & audit firms, financial institutions and high net-worth individuals. 

Commenting, CSB Group CEO and Malta Sotheby’s International Realty joint-owner Michael J. Zammit said that ‘‘It was a natural step for CSB Group to attract the Sotheby’s International Realty brand to Malta – a brand that is the pure embodiment of luxury and prestige. We feel that both Malta and CSB Group’s positioning enjoy a profile that’s commensurate with the Sotheby’s International Realty brand. We will now be able to also service our clients with their real estate needs both in Malta and Gozo, and also overseas due to the strong presence of Sotheby’s International Realty across the globe.

Mr Elliot Square commented, ‘’I am honoured and excited by the opportunity to be representing Malta Sotheby’s International Realty in the UK. I intend to work in partnership with the company’s directors to vigorously promote Malta and its real estate potential, while upholding Malta’s proud heritage as well as the heritage the Sotheby’s International Realty brand carries with it.

‘’There are so many opportunities that the Sotheby’s International Realty network can open up for Malta that will help us in upholding the fact that Malta is such a special place to live, work and relocate to. That's what we will be looking to do’’