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Post-purchase property and rental management in Dubai.

Services · Post-Purchase Management

Owned by you,run by us.

After handover, the real work begins. We run the letting, the tenancy, the maintenance and the reporting, so your Dubai property performs without needing your daily attention.

5-10%

Management fee on rental income

Hands-off

You own it, we run it

Monthly

Performance reporting

1 partner

One point of contact

Performance without micro-management

You bought the asset. We keep it working.

The keys are only the beginning. A Dubai property earns when it is let well, maintained properly and priced to the market.

Most owners we work with are not in Dubai day to day. Some live in Amsterdam, some travel constantly, some simply do not want a second job managing tenants and contractors across time zones. Our management mandate is built for exactly that: you stay the owner and the decision-maker, we handle everything operational underneath.

That means finding and screening the right tenant, drawing up and registering the tenancy, keeping the property in good order, watching the rental market so you renew at the right price, and reporting the numbers to you on a fixed rhythm. When the time comes to exit, the same team handles the resale. One partner, one point of contact, from handover to sale.

One mandate, fully coordinated.

Letting is the start; a property that performs without your attention is the goal. We handle the letting and the administration around it, with trusted partners for maintenance and compliance.

01

Tenant sourcing & screening

We position your unit across the main portals, draw on our tenant network and reference-check applicants, aiming for minimal vacancy and the strongest achievable rent.

02

Tenancy contracts, renewals & Ejari

We draw up the tenancy, register it with Ejari, collect the rent and manage renewals, so every let is legally sound and on time.

03

Maintenance coordination

Inspections, maintenance and contractor oversight, with RERA-compliant handling. Issues are dealt with before they become expensive.

04

Pricing strategy

We track the rental market continuously and adjust your asking rent to stay competitive without undervaluing the asset.

05

Monthly reporting & financial oversight

Clear, scheduled reporting on income, occupancy, yield and costs, plus oversight of service charges and bills. No surprises.

06

Resale when the time is right

When you decide to exit, the same team manages timing, positioning and DLD completion. The property is sold, not just listed.

From onboarding to renewal or resale.

A tight process keeps the property working and keeps you informed, without you having to sit on top of it daily. Here is how a management mandate runs.

Step 01

Onboarding

We take over the file: keys, access, service-charge status, utilities and any snags. We agree the mandate and your reporting preferences.

Step 02

Listing & tenant

We prepare and position the unit, handle viewings and enquiries, and screen applicants until the right tenant is secured.

Step 03

Contract & Ejari

We draw up the tenancy, register it with Ejari, collect the deposit and first rent, and hand over to the tenant.

Step 04

Ongoing management & reporting

We handle rent collection, maintenance, tenant communication and service-charge oversight, and report to you every month.

Step 05

Renewal or resale

At the end of term we advise renew, re-let or sell, and execute whichever you choose, including the full DLD sale.

The numbers

What management actually costs.

Two costs shape the economics of a let property in Dubai: our management fee, and the building service charges you pay as the owner. We keep both transparent.

5-10%
Management fee

Of rental income for standard long-let management; short-term / holiday-home operation is priced differently and typically higher.

AED 10-40
Service charge / sqft / yr

Indicative band for most Dubai apartments; prime towers run higher. Set by your Owners Association and paid via DLD’s Mollak, not to De Dam.

Monthly
Reporting rhythm

Income, occupancy, yield and costs on a fixed schedule, with year-end financial oversight.

Figures are indicative and depend on the property, community and mandate. Service charges are set by RERA-audited Owners Associations and published on the DLD Service Charge Index; we confirm your building’s exact rate before you commit.

Explore the detail

Every part of the mandate.

Honest answers up front.

Can you manage the property while I live abroad?

Yes, that is the norm for us. Most of our owners are outside the UAE. You stay the owner and approve the big decisions; we handle tenants, contractors, rent collection and reporting on the ground in Dubai, and keep you updated monthly.

What is the management fee?

For standard long-term letting, management fees in Dubai typically run 5-10% of the rental income, depending on the property and the scope of the mandate. Short-term / holiday-home operation is priced separately and is usually higher. We quote a clear, written fee before you commit.

Do you handle maintenance and the bills?

Yes. We coordinate inspections, maintenance and contractors, and we oversee service charges and utility bills. Building service charges are set by your Owners Association and paid via DLD’s Mollak system; we manage the process and account for it in your reporting.

Can you sell it later?

Yes. When you decide to exit, the same team manages the resale end to end (timing, positioning, buyer and the DLD transfer), so the handover from letting to sale is seamless.

Sources & transparency

What this page is based on.

Updated: July 2026

Fees and service-charge ranges are indicative market figures for July 2026 and vary by property, community and mandate; they are not a quote. Service charges are set by RERA-audited Owners Associations and published via the Dubai Land Department. This page is informational and not legal, tax or investment advice.

Own in Dubai? Let us run it.

Tell us about your property and how hands-off you want to be. We will outline the mandate, the fee and the reporting, with no obligation.