Residential Property Valuation
RICS Regulated • RERA Registered

Residential Property Valuation

Independent valuations of apartments, villas and townhouses, based on recent comparable transactions and adjusted for the features that set each unit apart.

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Residential Valuation

What Drives Value, and How We Measure It

Reliant Surveyors values individual homes of two kinds: apartments in residential towers, from studios to penthouses, and standalone and attached villas and townhouses.

Each unit is valued on recent comparable transactions, adjusted for the features that set it apart. Below we set out what drives value for each unit type, how we value it and the documents we need from you.

  • Sales Comparison Method as the primary approach
  • Reports from 4 hours* once payment is received and the site inspection is complete
  • Valuations prepared to RICS and IVSC standards
1977
Established in Dubai
RICS
Regulated
From 4 hrs*
Report turnaround

RICS Regulated · RERA Registered · Since 1977

What Happens Next

  1. 1 Book online Share the unit, the emirate and the purpose of the valuation.
  2. 2 Site inspection A certified valuer inspects the unit at a time that suits you.
  3. 3 Your report From 4 hours* after payment and the site inspection.
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Apartments, villas and townhouses, with reports from 4 hours* once payment is received and the site inspection is complete.

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Apartments, Villas and the Documents We Need

Individual units are valued on recent comparable transactions, adjusted for the features that set each unit apart. Choose a unit type to see what drives its value and what we need from you.

Residential towers on Dubai Marina
Methodology
Sales Comparison Method (primary approach), based on analysis of recent comparable transactions and market evidence.
Turnaround
Reports from 4 hours* once payment is received and the site inspection is complete.

Key Factors Affecting Value

  • Floor level
  • View and orientation
  • Developer reputation and project quality
  • Interior condition, upgrades and finishing
  • Unit size and layout efficiency
  • Building amenities and maintenance quality
  • Location within the community

Documents Required

  • Title deed
  • Oqood (off-plan units)
  • SPA
  • Floor plan
Key Documents

What Each Document Confirms

Three documents, three different jobs. For apartments, villas and townhouses we need the title deed, Oqood (off-plan units), SPA and floor plan.

Title Deed

An official legal document issued by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) or the respective land authority that confirms legal ownership of a property.

Oqood

A pre-registration system for off-plan properties, managed by the Dubai Land Department through the developer. Also written Oqoud.

SPA (Sale and Purchase Agreement)

A legal contract between the buyer and seller (or developer) that sets out the terms of a property transaction.

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How We Work

Valuation Purposes

Market value assessments for lending, internal decisions and transactions, and fair value for audit.

  1. 01LendingBank and secured lending purposes.
  2. 02InternalInternal decision-making.
  3. 03TransactionSale and purchase advisory.
  4. 04AuditFair value for audit purposes: current-date valuations, and retrospective valuations as required by auditors.
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From Instruction to Report Delivery

Reliant follows a structured and auditable valuation process that ensures consistency, transparency and quality control at every stage of an assignment.

  1. Phase 1 Instruct 01–02
    1. 01

      Instruction Acceptance

      Assignment receipt, scope confirmation and documentation review.

    2. 02

      Survey Coordination

      Property access arrangements, appointment scheduling and surveyor allocation.

  2. Phase 2 Assess 03–04
    1. 03

      Inspection & Data Collection

      Physical inspection, property verification, photography and information gathering.

    2. 04

      Valuation Analysis

      Market research, comparable analysis, risk assessment and the valuation conclusion.

  3. Phase 3 Assure 05
    1. 05

      Quality Assurance

      Technical review, compliance verification and internal quality checks.

  4. Phase 4 Deliver 06–07
    1. 06

      Report Issuance

      Final approval, secure report delivery and stakeholder notification.

    2. 07

      Ongoing Support

      Credit queries, audit requests, clarifications and post-delivery assistance.

Why Reliant Surveyors

Comparable evidence, the right documents and a turnaround measured in hours: a residential valuation that banks, buyers and owners can rely on.

  • Offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ajman
01

Independent Since 1977

Reliant Surveyors has provided independent valuation and advisory services in the UAE since 1977.

02

RERA-Registered Valuation Entity

When RERA introduced a dedicated real estate valuation activity in 2017, we set up a licensed valuation entity in Dubai, followed by an Ajman branch in 2024.

03

Regulated by RICS

Reliant Surveyors is regulated by RICS, and our valuations follow RICS and IVSC standards.

04

Licensed Across the UAE

Registered with RERA in Dubai, licensed under DMT in Abu Dhabi and licensed by the Land Department in Ajman.

Case Studies

Villas, apartments and residential portfolios our valuers have reported on across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

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Specialist Expertise. Proven Market Knowledge.

Reliant Surveyors brings together experienced valuers, surveyors and real estate specialists, combining UAE market knowledge, technical expertise and independent professional judgement on every residential instruction.

RICS Regulated
DLD Accredited
IVSC Standards
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Frequently Asked Questions

Apartments in residential towers, from studios to penthouses, and standalone and attached villas and townhouses.

We use the Sales Comparison Method as the primary approach, analysing recent comparable transactions and market evidence and adjusting for the features that set each unit apart. Specialised villas are valued using Depreciated Replacement Cost (DRC).

Reports for apartments, villas and townhouses are issued from 4 hours* once payment is received (direct clients) and the site inspection or survey is complete.

For apartments, villas and townhouses: the title deed, Oqood (for off-plan units), SPA and floor plan.

The title deed confirms ownership. Oqood pre-registers off-plan property with the Dubai Land Department through the developer. The SPA sets out the terms of the transaction between the buyer and the seller or developer.

Bank and secured lending, internal decision-making, sale and purchase advisory, and fair value for audit, including retrospective valuations where auditors require them.

Floor level (or, for villas, plot position), view and orientation, developer reputation and project quality, interior condition and finishing, unit size and layout efficiency, building amenities and maintenance quality, and location within the community.

Yes. We are regulated by RICS, registered with RERA in Dubai and licensed under DMT in Abu Dhabi, and our valuations follow RICS and IVSC standards.

Report turnaround applies once payment is received (direct clients) and the site inspection or survey is complete.

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