Landlord of war
ESTATE agent Richard Scarth has some of the hottest property on the planet.For the Royal Navy reservist has set up the first LUXURY ESTATE AGENCY in war-torn Afghanistan.
The 41-year-old noticed a niche in the capital Kabul when he was working with British forces to disarm Afghan rebels five years ago.
Now he's helping landlords rent out properties in the capital's "Safe Area" for prices between £1,900 and £30,000 A MONTH.
The hugely-inflated rents are paid by foreign governments and aid agencies willing to meet the extra costs to protect their staff.
Richard, originally from Hampshire but who lives in Dubai, set up Property Consulting Afghanistan with an Afghan colleague. The company now leases plush palaces and marbled mansions to wealthy clients.
"In Afghanistan, everyone is a property dealer," says Richard. "No one, however, is trained or qualified."
At any one time, Richard and partner Torialai Bahadery have around 50 homes on their books. They range from simple flats to 40-bedroom complexes complete with hi-tech security.
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