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 a broad portfolio of banks, property developers, government entities and private clients, providing authoritative, industry-specific research and 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.

Our Key Services

Feasibility studies

Utilised by clients to study the viability of large masterplans or stand-alone projects to forecast profitability over time with metrics including IRR, payback period and investment multiple.

Market research

Expert advice and market insight for the UAE and GCC property markets.

Highest and best use studies

Utilised by clients to obtain bank financing as well as for strategic decision-making on new projects.

Portfolio advisory and optimisation

Confidential, tailor-made and value-added solutions in market evaluation, market entry, trends analysis, due diligence and portfolio evaluation.

Real estate market strategy

Advise clients on the best potential market to explore across asset classes and evaluate market entry strategies.

Market reports

Real estate market overview across asset classes in the UAE and across the GCC.

Specialist Sectors

Development Land

Our qualified and experienced team has first-hand access to the most up to date and relevant information, positioning us at the forefront of the industry for providing tailored sales, leasing and development advice for local land.

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Residential

Whether you are an investor, owner-occupier, mortgage lender or real estate professional looking for residential property consultancy services, our team is widely recognised as some one the most experienced and knowledgeable in the market.

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Retail

Valuation and advisory services within the retail sector for a wide range of properties, from individual kiosks through to regional malls. In addition, we are well-versed in facilitating sales, leases and upgrades, paying careful attention to complex local requirements.

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Offices

Providing valuation, advisory and agency services across a range of office properties, from single shell and core units to large-scale grade A commercial office towers, Cavendish Maxwell has the necessary experience and a proven track record.

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Hotels, Hospitality and Leisure

From large hotel chains and premium serviced apartments, to boutique developers and hospitality operators, our experienced team of professionals provides bespoke property valuation and advisory services to businesses, institutions and individuals within the hospitality sector.

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Industrial and Logistics

With a wealth of experience in both free zone and onshore facilities, our team’s collective expertise covers a diverse range of industrial asset types, including factories, distribution warehouses, manufacturing plants, third party logistics (3PL) facilities, cold storage centres and more.

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Healthcare

Our services cover the entire healthcare real estate lifecycle to include feasibility studies, market entry strategies, operator search and selection, valuation, fundraising, and transactional advice.

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Education

Cavendish Maxwell’s end-to-end service line for the education sector spans site identification, fundraising, project and building management, expansion activities, and transactional sales and leasing advice.

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Our Case Studies

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Dubai-based Free Zone

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Dubai-based Government Entity

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Sharjah-based Government Entity

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Oman-based Master Developer

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Latest Insights

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11 November 2021

Lessons from the past, pointers to the future. What impact do Expos have on real estate markets?

11 November 2021

The first modern fair was held in Paris just after the French Revolution in 1798, on the site where the Eiffel Tower now stands By 1928 Expos had gained both codification and their own organisation Subsequent Expos have been well-recognised landmarks of human achievement, for example, the New York ...

5 September 2021

Formula One and real estate — a winning team?

5 September 2021

There are several potential multiplier effects of hosting a Formula One race on real estate The most obvious one is the effect F1 races and similar events bring on hotel, serviced apartments and short-term let occupancy rates, and therefore valuations Some have referred to the way in which any ...

11 April 2021

How do real estate markets recover from crises?

11 April 2021

We should no longer ask how real estate markets recover from political or macroeconomic crises Rather, we should ask how the dynamics of real estate markets themselves operate to create, manage and transfer wealth, frequently at a national or even regional level Read more from our chief economist in his ...

23 March 2021

Rent-to-own: Best practices and the way forward

23 March 2021

Worldwide there is evidence that if properly managed, rent-to-own can be a successful way to improve market liquidity, encourage home ownership and contribute to affordable housing in particular, which is the main real estate challenge facing governments in the Gulf Read more in our latest opinion article ...

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