Independent Advisory
Independent property advisory in Dubai: a second opinion for €500
A second opinion before you commit — or before you decide what to do next
You already have a broker, a shortlist or a signed contract. We are not selling you a property. We run an independent Wealth Analysis on the asset you already own or are about to buy, and tell you what we would do with it.
Fixed fee. No commission, no upsell, no hidden interest.
IN SHORT
What independent property advisory is
It is a written analysis of a property, done by someone who earns nothing whether you buy, sell or hold: for a fixed fee of €500, we tell you what we would do in your place and why.
Whoever offers you a property in Dubai is almost always paid by the seller, with a commission that only kicks in if you sign. A fee-only adviser has the opposite incentive: to be paid to tell you the truth, even when the answer is "walk away". The service was built for Dubai and the Emirates, but the same method works for a property in any market in the world.
| Broker | €500 advisory | Buying with BridgeYields | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who pays | The seller or the developer | Only you | Only you |
| How much | Commission on the sale | €500 fixed per property | 1% of the price |
| What you get | A purchase proposal | A written analysis and a recommendation | Selection, negotiation and management of the purchase |
| When you need it | When you have already decided what to buy | Before you sign, or after you have bought | When you want someone to buy with you |
| Can tell you not to buy | Has no interest in doing so | Yes | Yes |
If after the advisory you choose to buy with us, the €500 is deducted from the 1% fee.
Who the advisory is for
If you recognise yourself in one of these situations, an independent analysis pays for itself.
You already bought and don't know what to do
Handover happened or is close. Sell, hold, rent long term, or run short-term lets? We model each scenario on your numbers, not on market averages.
A broker proposed a deal and you want a second opinion
We review the developer, the payment plan, the price versus comparables, the service charges and the realistic exit before you sign anything.
Your unit is underperforming
Low occupancy, weak rent, unexpected charges. We find where the yield is leaking and what changes actually move net return.
You are re-planning your portfolio
Multiple units, mortgage in place, or a repatriation and tax question. We map the sequence: what to keep, what to release, and in what order.
You want to buy without a broker's pressure
You handle the transaction yourself. We give you the independent read on the asset, the risk and the terms you should be asking for.
You need documentation for a decision maker
Family, partner, accountant or board. You get a written analysis you can share, with assumptions in the open.
What the Wealth Analysis includes
One asset, one written report, one call to walk through it.
Asset review
Developer track record, building and community, unit layout, floor and view premium, handover realism.
Price sanity check
Price per sqft versus real comparables and recent transactions, not brochure benchmarks.
Net yield model
Gross rent, service charges, management, vacancy, furnishing and DLD costs — down to what you actually keep.
Scenario comparison
Sell now, hold, long-term let, short-term let, or refinance: side-by-side over a 3–5 year horizon.
Risk map
Payment plan exposure, supply pipeline in the area, liquidity and exit window, currency and financing risk.
Written recommendation
A clear course of action with the reasoning and the assumptions you can challenge, plus a 45-minute review call.
THE METHOD
How we run the analysis: wealth first, then the property
The analysis follows three steps, the same ones we use for every purchase mandate: risk profile, wealth allocation and only at the end the property assessment.
01
Investor risk profile
We assess six weighted factors: age, time horizon, loss tolerance, experience, income stability and liquidity needs. The result is a score and a profile, from conservative to aggressive.
02
Wealth allocation analysis
We map your wealth across cash, bonds, equities, alternative investments and properties you already own, and compare it with the model portfolio for your profile. The result is how much of your wealth it makes sense to put into this property, if it makes sense at all.
03
Property assessment
Only at this point do we analyse the property: purchase costs, financing, gross and net yield, cash flows, exit value and annualised return, with the effect of the deal on the concentration of your portfolio. The result is a decision based on the numbers, or a clear "not now".
Sample Analysis Output
- Risk Score
- 3.25 / 5
- Risk Profile
- Balanced
- Total Wealth Value
- $150,000
- Target Real Estate Allocation
- 30%
- Current Real Estate Allocation
- $90,000
- Recommended Capital
- $80,000
- Cap Rate (Target Asset)
- 5.6%
- Annualized Return (Approx.)
- 9.5%
- Concentration Check
- In line with target
Illustrative values from our model. Your analysis will use your actual data.
That is why it is called a Wealth Analysis and not a valuation: a property can be good in absolute terms and wrong for you, if it weighs too much on your wealth or has a horizon that is not yours.
How the advisory works
1. Share the file
You send what you have: SPA or offer, payment plan, floor plan, service charge statement, rental figures.
2. Intake call
30 minutes to understand your objective, horizon, tax residence and constraints.
3. Analysis
We build the model and gather independent comparables and area data. Typically 5–7 working days.
4. Report and review call
You receive the written Wealth Analysis, then we walk through it and answer everything on a 45-minute call.
One asset. One fixed fee.
€500per asset, all included
We are paid only by you. We do not take developer or broker commission on the asset we analyse, so the recommendation can be "do nothing" or "walk away".
If after the advisory you choose to buy with us, the €500 is deducted from the 1% fee.
Request your Wealth Analysis- Intake call (30 min)
- Full written Wealth Analysis
- Scenario model: sell / hold / rent long / rent short
- Independent price and comparables check
- Risk and exit assessment
- Review call (45 min)
WHO SIGNS IT
Who does the analysis
Every report is signed by Dr. Gianluca Sidoti, founder of BridgeYields.
Gianluca lives between Milan and Dubai, where he has personally closed dozens of property deals: apartments bought and let out in JVC, resales before handover in Dubai Creek Harbour, the home he lived in at Dubai Hills. He knows the market as an investor, with his own money. He is the author of four books on personal finance and investing and a Forbes contributor.
Frequently asked questions
Do you also sell the property afterwards?
Not as part of this service. The €500 advisory is fee-only. If you later choose to transact with us, that is a separate decision and we will tell you plainly where our interest sits.
What if I already worked with another broker?
That is exactly the case this service is built for. We analyse the asset you were shown or already bought, without touching your existing relationship.
How long does it take?
Usually 5–7 working days from the intake call, once we have your documents.
What if the conclusion is that I should sell or walk away?
Then that is what the report says. We have no commission tied to you buying or holding.
Can you analyse more than one unit?
Yes. The fee is €500 per asset; tell us how many and we will confirm the scope before starting.
Is tax advice included?
We flag the tax and repatriation issues that affect the decision and coordinate with your accountant, but we do not replace a licensed tax adviser in your country.
How much does property advisory in Dubai cost?
Ours costs €500 per property, all included: intake call, written analysis, scenario comparison and review call. There are no commissions or extra costs.
If I then buy with you, is the €500 lost?
No. If after the advisory you choose to buy with us, the €500 is deducted from the 1% fee.
Can I ask for it before paying the deposit?
It is the best moment. Before reserving a property or signing a contract you still have every option open: negotiate, change unit or walk away. If you have a deadline, tell us when you write to us.
Do you only analyse properties in Dubai?
No. Dubai and the Emirates are the market we know best, but we apply the same method to a property in any market in the world.
Who signs the report?
Dr. Gianluca Sidoti, founder of BridgeYields, who walks you through it on the review call.
What is the difference from the Wealth Analysis included in a purchase?
The method is the same. When you buy with us, the analysis is included in the 1% fee. The €500 advisory is for those who only want the analysis: on a property they have already bought, or on an offer received from others.
Request your Wealth Analysis
Tell us briefly about the asset. We reply within one business day with the intake call slot and next steps.
FURTHER READING
Before you decide, the market numbers
If you want to form your own view before asking us for an analysis, start here.
