Frequently Asked Questions

Archers offers a comprehensive range of real estate valuation services across residential, commercial, industrial, hospitality, and special-use property sectors. We provide valuation reports for a variety of purposes including DLD valuation certificates, corporate tax reporting, insurance reinstatement, financial reporting, property gifting, Golden Visa eligibility, due diligence, and internal decision-making. All reports are prepared in accordance with RICS standards and UAE regulatory requirements.

A market appraisal provides a general estimate of a property's current market value, typically based on comparable transactions and local market dynamics. A feasibility study goes deeper, analysing the financial viability of a potential development through cost analysis, revenue projections, planning considerations, and ROI modelling. Archers produces feasibility studies that support investment decisions, masterplanning, and phased development strategies.

A Highest and Best Use (HBU) study is recommended when a property is underperforming, being repurposed, or when zoning or infrastructure changes may have unlocked new potential. Archers prepares HBU studies to assess legally permissible, physically possible, and financially feasible uses for a site. These are particularly valuable for underutilised plots, legacy holdings, or land earmarked for disposal or repositioning.

Archers prepares valuation reports that are RICS-compliant and aligned with DLD and RERA guidelines. While our reports are widely used for financial reporting, internal assessments, and regulatory compliance, formal bank acceptance typically depends on the bank's own panel or internal approval process. We are happy to liaise with clients or third-party advisors to confirm whether our reports meet the requirements of their intended recipients

Yes. Archers provides comprehensive valuation and advisory services to support UAE Corporate Tax submissions, IPO preparation, capital restructuring, and shareholder transactions. With the introduction of Corporate Tax in Dubai and the wider UAE, real estate now plays a critical role in financial reporting and tax planning.

Archers delivers audit-ready property valuations as of 31 December 2023, establishing defensible fair value, ensuring FTA compliance, and supporting tax calculations, depreciation, and property gains. We provide valuation support for reorganisations, mergers, and acquisitions, aligning portfolios with IFRS. Combining RICS Red Book standards with local expertise, we deliver accurate, transparent valuations for tax, IPOs, and financial restructuring trusted by auditors, regulators, advisors, and legal counsel.

Our advisory services are designed to support strategic real estate decisions. For institutional and public sector clients, this may include land activation strategies, redevelopment scenarios, demand and supply studies, or cost-benefit analysis of infrastructure-led developments. We work closely with planning consultants, economists, and legal professionals to ensure our recommendations are commercially and administratively sound.

Archers provides tailored research reports that include market pricing benchmarks, supply pipeline analysis, absorption trends, demographic data, planning regulations, and forward-looking forecasts. Our research can be customised for use in feasibility studies, internal decision-making, presentations to stakeholders, or policy planning.

We specialise in identifying alternative use cases, highest and best use opportunities, or phased development strategies for land that may be non-income-generating or sub-optimally used. Our advisory team considers market demand, planning permissions, access and infrastructure, and potential joint venture or divestment strategies.

Our expertise spans a wide range of sectors including residential, office, logistics, hospitality, healthcare, education, and mixed-use developments. We also have experience with niche asset classes such as data centres, schools, and special-purpose industrial or semi-government assets.

Yes. Archers works with both public and private sector clients on masterplans, regeneration frameworks, and infrastructure-led development strategies. Our role may include demand assessments, development phasing, pricing strategy, and supporting documentation for planning authorities or PPP submissions.

We begin with a consultation to define the scope, asset type, and intended use of the report. Following this, we issue a formal proposal, conduct site inspections as needed, gather supporting data, and prepare the report within the agreed timeframe. Our process is collaborative and transparent, with ongoing communication throughout each stage of the assignment.

All valuations are prepared in accordance with the RICS Valuation - Global Standards (Red Book), and where applicable, UAE-specific regulations under the DLD, RERA, and other relevant authorities. We maintain internal quality assurance procedures, engage qualified professionals, and ensure our work is suitable for audit, legal, and tax purposes.

Market value is the estimated amount for which an asset should exchange on the valuation date between a willing buyer and a willing seller in an arm's-length transaction, after proper marketing, and where both parties have acted knowledgeably and without compulsion. At Archers, we assess market value based on comparable sales, market trends, asset condition, and legal characteristics.

The investment method estimates value based on the income-generating potential of a property. This involves capitalising net rental income at an appropriate yield, adjusted for tenant covenant, lease terms, and asset quality. This method is commonly used for income-producing properties such as commercial buildings, logistics assets, or leased residential portfolios.

We typically request copies of title deeds, floor plans, lease agreements, tenancy schedules, service charge budgets, recent refurbishment details, and any prior valuations or reports. For development sites, we may also require masterplans, zoning certificates, or feasibility models. Providing full and accurate information helps us deliver a more precise and credible valuation.

Our inspections follow RICS standards, focusing on observable aspects of condition, layout, and conformity with provided documentation. For valuation purposes, we conduct non-invasive inspections, recording relevant site and building details, photographic evidence, and any factors that could impact value. We do not carry out structural surveys or technical due diligence unless separately instructed.

Yes. Archers provides valuations to support property gifting, including DLD-compliant valuation certificates. Whether gifting to a family member or transferring ownership as part of succession planning, our valuations ensure compliance with Dubai Land Department requirements and transparency in asset value.

We regularly support clients in obtaining valuations for Golden Visa eligibility in Dubai. Our reports help verify the AED 2 million threshold required for property-linked long-term residency. We ensure valuations are accurate, defensible, and aligned with DLD certification requirements.

Our reports are prepared with audit and compliance in mind. We use clearly sourced data, full disclosure of assumptions, and detailed annexures that meet audit standards. For corporate clients, we are happy to liaise with finance teams, auditors, or tax consultants to align reporting formats with their internal requirements.