Some Dubai property transactions are straightforward. Others involve delayed payments, developer conditions, NOC requirements, multiple owners, overseas decision-makers, strict deadlines or negotiations that have begun to stall.
Mark Tolland helps clients understand the moving parts, keep the objective clear and coordinate the people involved.
As Owner and Managing Director of Abode Property, Mark remains personally involved in selected mandates from the initial instruction through negotiation and completion.
Clients come to him when ordinary brokerage is not enough.
Mark coordinates the people and moving parts around the transaction, keeps the objective clear and works towards a practical route to completion.
Depending on the circumstances, this may involve coordinating with:
• The buyer and seller
• The developer
• The bank
• Lawyers and conveyancers
• Brokers and property managers
• Trustees and NOC departments
• Other professional advisers
Mark remains the central point of communication while ensuring that specialist legal, tax, banking and other regulated advice comes from the appropriate authorised professional.
A transaction may become complex when several people, deadlines or requirements need to be coordinated at the same time.
This can include:
• Delayed or incomplete payments
• Developer conditions or outstanding approvals
• NOC and Trustee requirements
• Multiple owners or decision-makers
• Overseas buyers or sellers
• Power of Attorney representation
• Strict transfer deadlines
• Unusual payment arrangements
• Negotiations that have stalled
The property itself may be suitable, but the transaction requires careful management to reach completion.
Complex transactions often require more than agreeing a price.
Mark helps clients consider the wider position, including payment timing, contractual conditions, developer requirements, NOCs, completion deadlines and the responsibilities of each party.
Where negotiations have stalled, he works to identify the real issue, communicate clearly with the relevant people and find a practical route forward.
The objective is to protect the client’s position while keeping the transaction moving towards completion.
International clients may be buying or selling from outside the UAE, acting through a Power of Attorney or coordinating with several advisers in different countries.
This can create delays if communication, documentation and responsibilities are not clearly managed.
Mark provides a direct point of contact in Dubai and coordinates the practical property process with the relevant parties. He keeps the client informed, identifies what needs to happen next and helps maintain momentum through to completion.
Where specialist advice is required, Mark works alongside the client’s lawyers, banks, tax advisers and other authorised professionals.
What is a complex Dubai property transaction?
It is a transaction involving additional parties, requirements, deadlines or issues beyond a straightforward purchase or sale.
Can Mark help if a Dubai property negotiation has stalled?
Yes. Mark can review the practical position, identify the outstanding issues and coordinate communication between the relevant parties.
Can Mark coordinate with developers and Trustees?
Yes. Where appropriate, Mark can coordinate with developers, NOC departments, Trustees, conveyancers, banks and other parties involved in the transaction.
Can Mark act for an overseas property owner?
Yes. Where a valid Power of Attorney authorises the required actions, Mark can coordinate the practical transaction process in Dubai.
Does Mark provide legal advice?
No. Mark provides property transaction guidance and coordination. Independent legal, tax, banking and regulated financial advice must come from the relevant authorised professional.