CROMPTON PARTNERS APPOINTS SHERYL D BURTON AS DEPUTY DIRECTOR – DEVELOPER SALES

Crompton Partners Estate Agents has appointed Sheryl D Burton as Deputy Director – Developer Sales, as the Abu Dhabi real estate firm looks to further strengthen its relationships with developers and expand its presence in the capital’s growing off-plan property market.

Originally from Windsor in the UK, Burton has spent the past eight years developing her career in the UAE, building extensive experience in the country’s real estate, sales, marketing and client-service sectors. 

In her new role, Sheryl will lead Crompton Partners’ developer sales activity, covering new project launches and available developer inventory. Her responsibilities include strengthening relationships with developers, ensuring the company’s sales team has up-to-date knowledge of forthcoming launches and available stock, and providing training and hands-on support to agents. 

She will also play a key role in developing Crompton Partners’ international investor business, helping overseas buyers understand Abu Dhabi’s expanding portfolio of off-plan communities and developments, as well as access the information they need to make informed property decisions. 

Burton joins Crompton Partners after more than two years with Nationwide Middle East Properties, where she progressed from sales to become Manager of International Sales within her first year. She subsequently managed and developed a 15-person international sales team and represented the company on business development initiatives and roadshows in Singapore, Belgium and London. 

During her time with the company, she ranked among its leading sales performers, placing in the top three for sales during Q1 and Q2 2025 and the top six during Q2 2026. She was also recognised as a Bayut Super Agent and True Broker for 2025–2026. 

Ben Crompton, Managing Partner of Crompton Partners, said: “Developer sales are becoming an increasingly important part of Abu Dhabi’s property market, with a growing range of projects giving both local and international buyers considerably more choice.”

“Sheryl brings a strong combination of sales leadership, international client experience and detailed knowledge of the Abu Dhabi market. Her appointment will help us deepen our relationships with developers, strengthen the support we give our sales team and, most importantly, ensure our clients have access to the right information and opportunities as the market continues to develop.”

The appointment comes as activity within Abu Dhabi’s off-plan market continues to broaden. Crompton Partners’ latest Q2 2026 research recorded 883 off-plan secondary transactions across 25,422 active off-plan units, representing an increase of approximately 56 per cent from the first quarter. 

Burton’s role will include maintaining and developing relationships with developers, supporting agents during new project launches, monitoring emerging market trends and opportunities, mentoring agents specialising in off-plan sales and contributing to the company’s sales and marketing strategy. 

Sheryl D Burton said: “Abu Dhabi is an incredibly exciting market to be working in, with new communities and projects creating opportunities for buyers from the UAE and internationally.”

“I’m looking forward to building on Crompton Partners’ strong position in the market, working closely with developers and the wider sales team, and helping clients navigate the growing range of opportunities available across the emirate. For international buyers in particular, good advice, detailed project knowledge and strong developer relationships makes a real difference.”

Crompton Partners publishes detailed quarterly research covering Abu Dhabi’s property market, providing buyers, investors, sellers and landlords with community and project-level information on transaction activity, pricing, turnover and resale liquidity.