Dubai real estate broker

Buy, sell and invest in Dubai with straight answers.

Alex Moloney. RERA-licensed broker, investor and published author with 23+ years in real estate.

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Meet Alex

Straight answers for investors, sellers and buyers. No fluff, no pressure, no BS.

Alex Moloney
Credentials

Why listen to me

My approach

No fluff.
No BS.

Dubai is full of hype: guaranteed returns, "last units", launches that sell out in an hour. I cut through it. You get the real numbers, my honest opinion, and a straight answer when the answer is no.

  • Real prices, not asking prices
  • Honest rental and resale estimates
  • Quick replies, usually same day
  • No pressure to sign anything
Who I help

Built for clients who want evidence, not hype

I work best with people who value data, straight answers and a clear plan. Most of my clients are British, European and North American, and most fall into one of three groups.

The informed investor

Building or rebalancing a property portfolio, in Dubai or from abroad.

Typically
British, European and North American professionals and business owners, often based outside the UAE, who have already sat through the hype pitch.
What they want
Net yield, capital growth and a clean exit, backed by numbers they can check.
What worries them
Overpaying at launch, weak developers, oversupply in the area and fees that eat the return.
How I help
Data-led shortlists, developer and building diligence, payment plan analysis and an exit plan before you buy.

The owner selling

Selling a Dubai property and wanting the real price, not the flattering one.

Typically
Investors and owners with one or more units, selling to take profit, upgrade, relocate or rebalance.
What they want
A realistic valuation, the right timing and a buyer who actually completes.
What worries them
Listing too high and going stale, tenants in place, low offers and deals that collapse at transfer.
How I help
Valuation from recent sales in your building, a pricing strategy, qualified buyers only and tight control of the transfer.

The home buyer

Buying a place to live, often for the first time in Dubai.

Typically
Families and professionals relocating or upgrading, usually buying with a mortgage.
What they want
The right home in the right community at a fair price, without a stressful process.
What worries them
Mortgage approval, hidden costs, choosing the wrong area and the school and commute trade-off.
How I help
Area-by-area guidance, mortgage and costs mapped out up front, and a calm, managed process to the keys.

Commitment runs both ways

I only work with qualified buyers who are committed to working with me. In return, I commit fully to every client I represent: my time, my network and my full attention until the deal is done.

Who I'm not the right broker for

Saying so up front saves us both time.

  • You want guaranteed returns or a promised flip in 90 days.
  • You want someone to agree with a decision you have already made.
  • You choose a broker on the lowest commission alone.
  • You are not yet financially ready, or you run the same search through several brokers at once.
  • You want to be pushed into a quick close.
The difference

Why people choose me

The process

From brief to keys

Every purchase follows the same disciplined sequence, so nothing is left to chance. From an accepted offer to transfer, a cash purchase typically takes 2 to 4 weeks and a mortgage purchase 4 to 8.

  1. Brief and strategy

    We define what the purchase has to achieve (yield, growth, a home, residency eligibility or an exit), then set the budget, funding route and risk appetite.

    What I do

    • Stress-test your budget against the full cost of acquisition
    • Compare cash and mortgage routes
    • Check residency and Golden Visa thresholds where relevant

    You receive

    A one-page brief with target areas, price band and walk-away criteria.

  2. Market intelligence

    I benchmark every candidate against actual transactions, rents, service charges and supply, not against listing prices.

    What I do

    • Price per sq ft comparables by building and view
    • Net yield after service charges
    • Developer record and supply pipeline by community

    You receive

    A ranked shortlist with comparable sales and net yield for each property.

  3. Viewings and due diligence

    We inspect the asset and the paperwork. A beautiful unit with a messy title or unpaid charges is not a good purchase.

    What I do

    • Condition checklist at every viewing
    • Verify the title deed and the listing permit
    • Check service charge arrears, liens, tenancy and building restrictions

    You receive

    A due-diligence summary flagging every risk, property by property.

  4. Offer and negotiation

    I open with the data, then negotiate price, payment terms, handover date and what stays in the unit, with conditions that protect you.

    What I do

    • Structure the offer around your finance and valuation
    • Negotiate every term, not just the headline price
    • Prepare the Form F sale agreement and deposit

    You receive

    A signed Form F with agreed price, deadlines and conditions.

  5. Finance and clearances

    Most deals that fail do so here. I run the bank, the seller and the developer in parallel so each approval lands before the transfer date.

    What I do

    • Coordinate mortgage valuation and final offer
    • Manage the seller's mortgage release and the developer NOC
    • Confirm service charge clearance

    You receive

    Every clearance in hand before the transfer, with no surprises on the day.

  6. Transfer and handover

    Ownership moves at the DLD trustee office. If you are overseas, we can complete under a power of attorney.

    What I do

    • Attend the transfer with you or your attorney
    • Coordinate manager's cheques and settlement
    • Arrange utilities, tenancy registration and keys

    You receive

    The title deed in your name, utilities activated and the keys in your hand.

Buying off-plan?

I only work with select developers and select projects. I don't try to sell everything, so every project I show you has already passed my own scrutiny.

The sequence also changes off-plan. The risk moves from the property to the developer and the payment plan, so that is where diligence focuses.

  • Reservation form and booking fee
  • Sales and purchase agreement review
  • Registration of the contract with the DLD
  • Payment plan tied to construction milestones
  • Escrow account and developer track record
  • Snagging and handover inspection
Client reviews

What my clients say

Sold in 36 hours, over asking

“We chose Alex as our realtor on the sale of our first home, a condo in the city. He was professional, responsive, and brought a wealth of experience, strategic marketing advice, and industry contacts that helped us achieve a fast and profitable sale (over asking price, sold in 36 hours). We look forward to working with Alex on the purchase of our next home!”
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Sold in 5 days, well over asking

“Alex helped us sell an unusual property, in 5 days, well over asking. He was professional and detailed. He is an excellent communicator and kept us informed at every step. Post sale he has continued to keep in touch. Although we are moving to another area, he has been great as a sounding board, offering advice as we go. I highly recommend Alex.”
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Upfront on costs and process

“From the moment you meet Alex, you know you're in great hands. He makes sure he asks questions and isn't afraid to ask more to make sure there is clear understanding of what you want. He is upfront about costs and transparent about the process, educating you along if you're unfamiliar if rules have changed since you last bought. Not to mention, he is incredible with kids!”
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Background

How I got here

I'm Alex Moloney, a RERA-licensed real estate broker in Dubai. I've worked in real estate since 2002, starting in Toronto, where I built The Toronto Condo Team at RE/MAX, earned a place in the RE/MAX Hall of Fame and later founded my own brokerage. In 2025 I brought that experience to Dubai. I'm also a published author on the subject.

My training is in accounting, finance and information technology, which is why I lead with numbers and data. I'm also an investor. I've bought and sold more than 11 properties of my own, so I advise every client as if it were my own money.

  • 2026 to now

    Real Estate Advisor, Core Realty

    Dubai. Off-plan and investment property.

  • 2025 to now

    Director of Real Estate Investments, MHD Consultants

    Dubai. Advising high-net-worth investors on investment property.

  • 2017 to 2025

    Founder, Alex Moloney Real Estate

    Right At Home Realty, Toronto.

  • 2005 to 2017

    Founder, The Toronto Condo Team

    RE/MAX Condos Plus, Toronto. RE/MAX Hall of Fame and Platinum Award winner.

  • 2002 to 2005

    Sales Representative

    RE/MAX Hallmark and Plex Realty, Toronto.

  • 1998 to 1999

    MSc, Information Technology

    University of Nottingham.

  • 1994 to 1998

    BA, Accounting and Finance

    Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University.

Contact

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Buying, selling or investing, send me the details. You'll get a straight answer, usually the same day.

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