Context & objective
An expatriate couple with two young children was planning a gradual move back to the Gulf. Their priority was a spacious primary residence close to international schools, in a safe and established neighbourhood. The wealth dimension was secondary but real: they wanted a liquid asset, easy to let or to pass on. The couple was unfamiliar with the Emirati market and wary of the pitfalls of buying from abroad.
The Lucretia strategy
We framed the project around real lifestyle criteria rather than market promises. After a tight shortlist of villas on Palm Jumeirah and in two established residential districts, we organised a three-day viewing trip. Our team coordinated the lawyer, the local conveyancer and the title due diligence, then negotiated terms with the seller. In parallel, we prepared the residency visa application linked to the property investment.
Outcome & support
The family acquired a beachfront villa matching their criteria, with a clear payment schedule and a handover free of surprises. Lucretia managed the account openings, the relocation and the introductions to schools. A year on, we remain their single point of contact for seasonal rental management during periods of absence and for the administrative follow-up of the visa.
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