Regional uncertainty driving greater focus on real estate valuation and due diligence (opens in new tab)

Ongoing geopolitical tensions across the Middle East are influencing how investors, lenders and advisors assess real estate risk across the UAE, says Rus Kolinko, Managing Partner at Archers. While real estate activity across Dubai and Abu Dhabi remains relatively resilient, Kolinko notes that conversations around risk, liquidity and downside protection have become more prominent, particularly within larger or more complex transactions.