Strategy and Consulting

Professional real estate research, feasibility studies and development advisory

The strategy and consulting team at Cavendish Maxwell is comprised of some of the region’s most highly qualified data analysts, possessing a wealth of international real estate advisory experience. We work closely with government entities, property developers, private family offices and banks, delivering unparalleled industry-specific research and strategic advice to maximise portfolio performance.

Our expertise spans a variety of sectors including development land, residential, industrial, office, hospitality, education and mixed-use developments, with our team drawing on reliable proprietary data to allow for thorough and accurate analysis of trends and market fluctuations.

Specialist Sectors

Residential

Hospitality

Office

Retail, Leisure and Entertainment

Industrial, Logistics and Manufacturing

Healthcare and Education

Our Key Services

Highest and Best Use Analysis

Comprehensive assessment conducted to unlock maximum long-term value from a real estate asset.

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Market and Financial Feasibility Analysis

Ensuring your proposed concept is aligned with market demand and is financially feasible.

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Masterplans and Megaprojects

Strategic advisory to create new destinations, contribute to the local economy, create jobs and make social and economic impact.

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Hotel Operator Search and Selection

Finding, negotiating and selecting the right operator for you to enhance long term value and profitability of your asset.

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Development Prioritisation

Strategic decision-making processes aimed at identifying and prioritising real estate development opportunities within a portfolio to maximise overall returns and mitigate risks.

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Pricing and Market Entry Strategy

Strategic approach used to determine optimal pricing strategies and market entry tactics for real estate products, developments, or investments.

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Retail Consultancy

Enhancing end-user experience, generating footfall and maximising revenues by recommending optimal brand mix.

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Asset Management Strategy

Strategic management and oversight of real estate assets to maximise their value, optimise performance, and achieve investment objectives.

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Our Case Studies

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1 June 2024

New City Salalah – Salalah

Strategy and Consulting

14 May 2024

Bausher Heights – Muscat

Strategy and Consulting

12 May 2024

Highest & best use study – Dubai

Strategy and Consulting

12 April 2024

Asset management strategy – Retail portfolio – Abu Dhabi

Strategy and Consulting

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Latest Insights

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31 July 2025

How Does Geopolitics Affect Real Estate Markets?

Opinion

31 July 2025

Geopolitics is on everyone’s mind The days when Francis Fukuyama could plausibly argue that the world had reached ‘The End of History’ seem a very long time ago now[1] The cozy consensus that he envisaged, and which for a time seemed an accurate forecast of the 21st Century, ...

22 July 2025

Economic Impact Assessments: At the Crossroads of Economics and Real Estate Development

Opinion

22 July 2025

What is an Economic Impact Assessment (EIA)? Governments worldwide, including now in the Gulf, want to know what economic benefits they will receive from alternative policy settings as well as from developments beyond their control Policy examples include changing visa or competition regulations, or creating free trade or enterprise zones...

7 July 2025

Build It and They Will Come – Myth and Reality

Opinion

7 July 2025

A straightforward idea Provide the infrastructure, then construct the buildings, and both owners and tenants will appear almost as as if by magic to occupy them Whatever its origin, this seemingly straightforward idea has come to be associated with supply-driven real estate policies They have been enacted now for many ...

25 June 2025

Tokenisation of Real Estate: Past Dreams, Present Achievements and a Measured Outlook for the Future

Opinion

25 June 2025

A long history The need for tradeable, liquid real estate assets has long been widely recognised There have been a range of attempted solutions to the problem Probably the most well-known attempt was the securitisation market From tentative origins in medieval Europe, securitised real estate – and especially mortgages – ...

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Contact Us

Siraj Ahmed

Director, Head of Strategy and Consulting

siraj.ahmed@cavendishmaxwell.com

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