Buyer representation from the first brief to the transfer, with the search run across the whole market rather than our own stock.
Someone on your side of the table.
Most people buying in Dubai are advised by the agent who is selling the property. Buying with Frank puts a broker on the other side of that table. We take the brief, search the market including homes we earn nothing from, say what is wrong with a property before you fall for it, and negotiate against the seller rather than alongside them.
Two ways to buy with us
The first is buyer advisory. You engage us as your adviser, we take a written brief, and we search actively across the market: our own register, other agencies’ stock, the off-market homes we are permitted to show, and buildings where nothing is listed today but an owner would move at the right number. It covers search, assessment, viewings, negotiation and completion.
The second is Frank’s buyer list. You tell us once what you are looking for, and we contact you when we identify a relevant match. Nobody searches on your behalf, there is no commitment on either side, and it is built for buyers who have a year to wait rather than a quarter.
Which one you should choose
If you are buying within the next few months, know roughly what you can spend and want someone running the search, take the advisory. Active search, close involvement and advice you can argue with are the parts you are paying for, and none of them happen on the list.
If you are still deciding, still visiting, or waiting for one particular building to come up, join the list instead. We would rather register you for free than sell you an advisory mandate you do not need yet, because a mandate that goes quiet after six weeks is worse for us than no mandate at all.
What the advisory actually does
We take the brief properly. Budget, purpose, who is going to live there, the commute, and what would make you say no. Then we search the whole market rather than the slice of it we earn from, which means we will regularly send you a listing held by another agency and tell you to go and see it.
On every shortlisted home we put the problems in writing. A service charge out of line with the building next door, a chiller bill nobody mentioned, a view that the plot opposite will take away in two years, a second bedroom the size of a cupboard. We will also tell you to walk away from a home you have already decided you love.
Negotiation, and what happens after it
Negotiation is where a buyer’s adviser earns the fee. We hold the number, we never pass on your ceiling, and we put the terms that matter beyond price into the offer: the deposit, the handover date, what stays in the apartment, and who carries the service charge to the day of transfer.
Then we see it through. The memorandum of understanding, the developer’s no-objection certificate, the 4% transfer fee and the rest of the costs written down before you commit, the appointment at the trustee office, and the snagging list on the day you take the keys.
How it works
- You tell us what you are buying and whyBudget, purpose, who is moving in, and the two or three things that would make you say no.
- You choose the advisory or the listThe advisory starts an active search this week. The list waits quietly until a relevant match appears.
- We search the market, including stock we do not holdOther agencies’ listings, the off-market homes we are allowed to show, and buildings where nothing is advertised today.
- We view with you and say what is wrongService charges, the chiller bill, the plot opposite and the floor plan, written down before an offer is made.
- We negotiate and take it through to handoverThe offer, the memorandum, the developer’s no-objection certificate, the transfer and the snagging list.
02 / Proof
People who havealready done this.
I had experience with Dean David. He helped me to buy apartment in Jadaf area. Everything went smoothly, and througout the process he was giving me all the necessary information and helping me where needed. You can trust this company. Thank you
ReviewsDean was an excellent agent from the moment we met. He was professional, friendly and super patient, always answering my questions promptly. Most importantly he is very honest and trustworthy, which made me feel at ease. Once he sold my apartment, he then helped me with the process of buying another one. He went out of his way and took care of many steps that were required during the purchase, especially while I was away visiting family overseas. I am very grateful to have had him help with both the sale and purchase…
ReviewsI had an excellent experience working with Dean David Friend. His knowledge of the real estate market, professionalism, and attention to detail truly set him apart. Dean is honest, reliable, and always goes the extra mile to make sure everything runs smoothly. He communicates clearly, responds quickly, and genuinely cares about his clients’ needs and goals. Whether buying, selling, or investing, Dean makes the entire process stress-free and transparent. I highly recommend Dean David Friend to anyone looking for a trustworthy and dedicated real estate professional.
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03 / Before you ask us
The questionsthat come up first.
What is the difference between the buyer list and the advisory?
The list is passive registration. You tell us what you want, we contact you when we identify a relevant match, and neither side is committed. The advisory is an active search across the market, with personal advice and close involvement through viewings, negotiation and completion.
Will you show me properties other agencies are selling?
Yes. A buyer’s adviser who only shows you their own stock is a seller’s agent with a different job title. Where the right home is listed by someone else, we say so and we view it with you.
Should I take the advisory if I am not sure I am buying yet?
No. Join the buyer list and wait until something relevant comes up. An advisory mandate is worth paying for when you are ready to act on a shortlist, and not before.
What people usually need next
- Secret listingsPssssst. We have a selection of off-market listings our owners prefer not to promote publicly. If you are looking for something unique, please contact us to see how we can help you.
- Relocating to DubaiArea orientation, private home search and practical support for individuals and families making Dubai home.
Not ready to instruct anybody yet?
Join Frank’s
buyer list.
No mandate, no fee and no commitment. Tell us what you are looking for and we will call you when something fits it.
04 / Talk to us about this
Two ways to start.
Engage us as your buyer’s adviser and the search begins this week. Or register on Frank’s buyer list and hear from us when something matches. The list costs nothing and commits you to nothing.