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Real Estate & Investment Advisory
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Real Estate & Investment Advisory

Strategy before sales.

Dubai and the wider UAE offer compelling opportunities for residential, commercial and investment property, but a strong market does not make every property a good investment. Off-plan launches, developer incentives, projected rental yields and headline appreciation figures can make it difficult to distinguish a commercially sound opportunity from a well-marketed one. Our real estate investment advisory Dubai approach is firmly buy-side — we assess the investment case before you commit, combining property and developer due diligence, location analysis, rental yield and ROI modelling, service-charge review, financing considerations, escrow and RERA-related checks, transaction structuring and exit planning. For international investors and UAE residents alike, we bring the relevant commercial, regulatory and financial considerations together so that a property decision is assessed as an investment, not simply as a purchase.

RERA · Dubai Land Department · ADRE · Escrow Law 8/2007
What We Cover

Sub-specialties of Real Estate & Investment Advisory.

Each handled by a senior partner with the regulatory and commercial fluency the engagement demands.

Residential Investment Advisory

Independent property investment advisory UAE support for villas, apartments, branded residences and premium residential assets across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and selected UAE markets. We assess location, pricing, rental potential, liquidity and long-term investment objectives.

Commercial Property Advisory

Commercial property acquisition support covering offices, retail, warehouses and mixed-use assets. Analysis considers rental income, tenant quality, lease terms, occupancy, service charges, location fundamentals and potential exit value.

Off-Plan Guidance

Independent guidance for off-plan property investment in Dubai and the wider UAE — developer due diligence, project assessment, payment-plan analysis, escrow considerations, construction and handover risk, expected rental performance and resale potential.

Golden Visa via Real Estate

Property-led UAE Golden Visa advisory for investors considering residency alongside their real-estate strategy. We review qualifying property considerations, ownership structure, financing implications and dependant planning — rather than treating residency as a standalone purchase decision.

Portfolio Management

Ongoing oversight for investors and families holding multiple UAE properties — consolidated portfolio reviews, asset-level performance analysis, repricing assessments, rental performance monitoring and guidance around acquisition, refinancing or exit decisions.

Rental Yield & ROI Analysis

Detailed Dubai property ROI analysis covering gross and net rental yield, service charges, vacancy assumptions, operating costs, financing costs and other relevant acquisition and ownership expenses — understanding the return the asset can realistically generate.

Mortgage Advisory

Mortgage advisory support for UAE residents and eligible non-resident investors — introductions to relevant UAE banking relationships, financing structure considerations, loan-to-value analysis, and rate and repayment considerations.

Legal & Escrow Support

Coordination around key transaction considerations — RERA-related documentation, escrow review, SPA considerations, conveyancing coordination, title registration requirements and source-of-funds or AML documentation. Legal matters are coordinated with appropriate qualified professionals where required.

Who We Serve

Engagements accepted only where we can deliver genuine impact.

HNIs & UHNWIs

Discreet acquisition and investment counsel for investors seeking residential, premium or trophy assets in Dubai and the wider UAE. We assess each opportunity against capital preservation, income, liquidity and long-term wealth objectives.

Family Offices

Coordinated UAE real-estate investment advisory for families building or managing multi-asset property portfolios — connecting acquisition decisions with portfolio concentration, governance, financing, succession and eventual exit considerations.

International Investors

Independent support for overseas buyers entering the Dubai property market — property due diligence, investment analysis, financing introductions, transaction coordination, AML and source-of-funds requirements and remote execution considerations.

Relocating Executives

Practical buy-versus-rent analysis for executives moving to Dubai or another UAE emirate — location, lifestyle requirements, commute, school proximity, rental economics, ownership costs and potential Golden Visa considerations.

What We Deliver

Tangible outputs — scoped, fixed-fee, defensible.

Every engagement starts with a written scope. We work to fixed fees wherever possible, tied to deliverables — not billable hours.

Explore investment opportunities
  • Independent developer and project due-diligence memorandum
  • Property investment assessment covering location, pricing, demand and liquidity
  • True-yield model covering gross and net rental returns
  • Service-charge, vacancy and operating-cost analysis
  • Off-plan payment-plan and handover-risk assessment
  • RERA and escrow-related review coordination
  • Golden Visa eligibility and property-structuring review
  • AML and source-of-funds documentation support
  • Mortgage and UAE banking introductions for eligible investors
  • SPA, conveyancing and title-registration coordination
  • Portfolio performance and repricing review
  • Acquisition, hold and exit strategy assessment
Why TruWise

Built for this work — not bolted on as a side practice.

Buy-Side Focused

Our role is to represent the investor’s interests throughout the evaluation process. We do not structure advice around developer inventory or sales targets — the question is whether the opportunity makes sense for you, your capital and your objectives.

True-Yield Discipline

Headline rental yields and projected appreciation can look attractive before ownership costs are considered. We look beyond gross numbers to assess service charges, vacancy, operating expenses, financing and other relevant costs so investors can understand the potential net return.

Due Diligence Before Commitment

A property should be assessed before the purchase decision, not after the reservation form is signed. We review the developer, project, location, payment structure, investment assumptions and transaction considerations to identify issues that could affect risk or return.

Cross-Border Comfort

Dubai attracts investors from across the GCC, India, Europe, CIS and Asia. Our property investment advisory UAE approach is designed for both residents and international buyers — with support around remote transactions, financing introductions, AML documentation and coordination with relevant professional advisers.

Frequently Asked

Questions clients ask before the first conversation.

Not automatically. Eligibility depends on the applicable UAE residency rules, the nature and ownership of the property, its qualifying value and other requirements in force at the time of application. Financing arrangements and ownership structure can also affect how an investment is assessed for residency purposes. TruWise reviews the property and ownership structure alongside the investor’s wider objectives — so Golden Visa considerations are incorporated into the investment decision rather than treated as a separate afterthought.
Dubai’s 2007 Escrow Law (no. 8/2007) and the RERA framework provide strong buyer protection — payments must go into a project-specific escrow controlled by the Dubai Land Department, with milestone-based releases tied to construction progress. Risk is real but quantifiable; we run a developer-track-record + escrow + financing review on every off-plan deal.
Yes — several UAE banks offer non-resident mortgages, typically up to 50% LTV at slightly higher rates than resident packages. We introduce you directly to the right bank for your nationality, salary structure and project; most clients have a decision in principle within 10 business days.
Headline yields range 5–9% gross depending on community, asset type and unit size. Service charges, agency fees, vacancy and Ejari/DLD costs typically take 1.5–3% off gross. We model the actual net yield for any property under consideration and benchmark it against alternatives in the same submarket.
Annual service charges, 5% DLD transfer fee at purchase (one-off), a small DLD trustee fee, optional Ejari registration, and (if let) management/agency fees of 5–8% of rent. We provide a full first-year cost schedule before exchange.
No — we are buy-side only. We never receive listing fees, marketing fees or developer kickbacks. Our entire compensation comes from the client, in cash, on a fixed-fee basis. That structural alignment is the product.