A buying brief for commercial property from AED 5 million

A useful commercial buying brief tells a broker what would make a property unsuitable as well as what you want. With a budget from AED 5 million, begin by separating the purchase price ceiling from the total cash available for acquisition and preparation.

Choose the main purpose

For an investment, specify whether you prefer documented existing income, a vacant unit to reposition, or a development awaiting completion. Add the acceptable holding period and how much uncertainty you can carry. A target return is a screening assumption until supported by property documents.

For your own business, name the activity, licensing authority, required opening date and daily operating needs. The address must work for staff, clients and deliveries. An attractive investment can still be unsuitable for your business.

Write a brief that can reject unsuitable options

Brief field	Useful answer
Budget	Price ceiling, acquisition cash and preparation reserve separately
Property type	Office, shop, warehouse or another defined use
Geography	Preferred areas and acceptable alternatives
Size	Required usable space and operational capacity
Occupancy	Vacant possession needed, or existing lease acceptable
Timing	Decision deadline and intended operational start
Funding	Cash, financing being explored, or written lender terms
Hard constraints	Parking, loading, frontage, power or accessibility

Use ranges only where you genuinely have flexibility. “Anywhere in Dubai” and “high return” leave the broker guessing about the trade-offs you would accept.

Add an evidence requirement

Ask each shortlisted option to include a stable property reference, exact unit identity, asking price, occupancy status and the source of its income or cost figures. Mark unknown items as outstanding. This lets you compare complete evidence with incomplete evidence instead of treating both as equally reliable.

For example, an owner-occupier might accept an older fit-out but require a documented route to operating from the premises by a specific date. An investor might accept a later transfer but need a clear reconciliation of rent already collected by the seller.

Use one brief across channels

Send the same requirements whether you contact Livrichy through the website or WhatsApp. Update the brief when your budget or activity changes, rather than adding contradictory preferences across separate conversations.

A concise first message can be: “I am buying commercial property with a budget from AED 5 million. My purpose is [investment / own business], preferred area is [area], and timeframe is [timeframe]. Please help me shortlist suitable options.” You can provide sensitive financial documents later through an agreed secure channel.

Build your commercial shortlist

Tell us your budget from AED 5 million, intended use, preferred location and timeframe. Request a property shortlist or browse current commercial listings. Availability and suitability are checked for each enquiry.

Related guide: Buy or rent an office in Dubai: a 5-year decision guide.

Sources and scope

Official references checked on 29 October 2026: DLD: Property Status Inquiry. The comparison methods and hypothetical examples are Livrichy planning aids. Official sources do not endorse the examples; confirm current requirements for the actual transaction.