Investment Advisory

Trusted partner of choice for commercial real estate services

The Investment Advisory department at Cavendish Maxwell is one of the largest and only RICS certified teams in the region, offering in-depth, sector-specific expertise across a broad range of industries and asset classes. Our highly-regarded professionals provide a full range of sales, leasing and management services to regional real estate market stakeholders, including owners, institutional investors, local and international tenants, real estate developers and operators.

Specialising in retail, office, industrial and logistics properties, as well as development land and capital markets, our knowledgeable in-house team is the trusted partner of choice for commercial real estate services in the Middle East. Seasoned experts in sales and acquisitions, lease structuring, market research, negotiation and investment advisory, our background as one of the region’s dominant valuation firms has created the platform for our commercial property agency to operate at the forefront of the market, ensuring that our clients always receive accurate and comprehensive advice, tailored to specific requirements.

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8 June 2026

How Geopolitics is Re-Shaping Value Across Gulf Hospitality Markets

Geopolitics and hospitality markets For many years, the geopolitical significance of the hospitality industry has been widely recognised[1] Gulf governments are well aware that hospitality plays a role in the projection of ‘soft power’, for example in the staging of international diplomatic events,[2] as witnessed through ...
3 June 2026

Dubai Office Market Performance Q1 2026

Executive Summary Dubai’s office market recorded a strong start to 2026, supported by continued business formation and sustained investor interest Despite regional tensions escalating in March, business inflows remained resilient, with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce registering 2,709 new member companies during the month alone This momentum was reflected in ...
19 May 2026

Beyond the Building Survey: How Lifecycle Costs Shape True Value

The role of technical due diligence Before buying a property, it is essential to understand its physical condition This understanding directly affects how the property is valued Surveyors perform what is often called ‘Technical Due Diligence’ (TDD), ‘Building Surveys’, ‘Building Condition Inspections’, ‘Pre-Acquisition Surveys’ or ‘Vendor Surveys’ This ensures clients ...
20 April 2026

Managing Geopolitical Risk: A Strategic Imperative for Real Estate

What is geopolitical risk? The trajectory of key determinants of successful real estate development and investment, such as construction costs, rents, capitalisation rates and prices, can be substantially altered by geopolitical events, including elections, sanctions, wars, and resultant hydrocarbon price spikes This is as true in the Gulf as anywhere ...

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