ADGM’s Registration Authority (RA) has launched its Broker Classification Initiative, a new framework designed to elevate professionalism, transparency, and service quality across the real estate sector within ADGM’s jurisdiction. This represents a new model of engagement with the broker community, positioning brokers as strategic partners in shaping and advancing the market.
The initiative introduces a structured classification system for licensed real estate brokers, recognising performance and incentivising continuous improvements. It reinforces ADGM’s commitment to building a trusted, high-performing real estate ecosystem aligned with international best practices.
Under this framework, real estate brokers will be classified into five tiers – General, Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum – based on three main scoring areas: Sales Performance, Professional Education and Customer Feedback. This initiative is designed to recognise and reward excellence, which encourages consistent investment in skills, service quality, and client experience.
H.E. Rashed Al Blooshi, CEO of ADGM’s Registration Authority, said, “The Broker Classification and Privileges Initiative set a new benchmark for real estate professionalism within ADGM. By linking performance, transparency, and incentives, we are empowering brokers to raise standards while strengthening trust and buyer confidence in the market. This initiative reflects our role as a proactive regulator and a business enabler.”
The Broker Classification Initiative forms part of ADGM’s broader ambition to introduce progressive frameworks that support sustainable growth, strengthen market confidence, and reinforce Abu Dhabi’s position as a trusted and leading international business and financial hub.
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ONE Development, a boutique real estate firm with offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai,
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End users looking to purchase their dream home and investors looking for their next deal have the perfect opportunity
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The Luxe Developers, a UAE-based real estate development firm, has appointed China State Construction Engineering Corporation
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Penthouse.ae, powered by Metropolitan, a Dubai-based full-service real estate agency specializing in serving the needs of Ultra High Net Worth Individuals
Mike Fleet, Deputy CEO of Metropolitan Group, is at the forefront of transforming the real estate landscape in Dubai. Under his leadership, the company has
Mike Fleet, Deputy CEO of Metropolitan Group, is at the forefront of transforming the real estate landscape in Dubai. Under his leadership, the company has
Home sales in London’s prime neighbourhoods slowed in August and values dropped to pre-pandemic levels amid a selling season unsettled by political
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Samana Developers, a well-known real estate developer in Dubai, recently made its debut in the waterfront real estate
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Short-Term Rentals Redefine Dubai’s Real Estate
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Leading luxury real estate developer DAMAC Properties held a key event organised in collaboration with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) to support and recognise the contributions of Emirati realty brokers in the UAE community.
Aldar Properties announced the sale of more than 660 units at Verdes by Haven - the apartment residence within the Haven by Aldar masterplan in Dubai -
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The Luxury Real Estate announced that it has consolidated its portfolio with Scorpion Property, amassing AED 3 billion in exclusive property listings across
A six-bedroom villa on Jumeira Bay island has fetched Dh240.5 million, clearing the way for a new record for a location that's been known as the 'Billionaire's
The glittery real estate ecosystem of Dubai has always been the cherished dream of many. Investors, home buyers and tenants from across the world
The glittery real estate ecosystem of Dubai has always been the cherished dream of many. Investors, home buyers and tenants from across the world
Spanish holiday destination Barcelona has announced that it will bar apartment rentals to tourists by 2028. This unexpectedly drastic move is part of a larger
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Dubai-based Metropolitan Premium Properties (MPP), a full-service real estate agency and the Metropolitan Group’s flagship property company has
Dubai’s mortgage sector has been on the climb with May recording a 14-month high in mortgage activity according to the Dubai Land Department data. This
Dubai South, located at the edge of Al Maktoum International Airport, neighbouring Jebel Ali and Expo City, Dubai South is emerging as one of the most
Dubai’s mortgage sector has been on the climb with May recording a 14-month high in mortgage activity according to the Dubai Land Department data. This
Crompton Saltini, the renowned luxury real estate brokerage, is rebranding in the UAE to EDEN. This strategic transformation marks a significant milestone in
Rents have reached record highs due to unprecedented demand for uber-luxury properties in Dubai, with 270 rental transactions signed in the first five months of 2024 with annual rents of Dh1 million
Demand for off-plan homes in Dubai reached record highs in May, with the emirate witnessing a 41.6% month-on-month increase in new contract registrations,
Leading real estate developer Dubai South Properties has announced the sell-out of the final phase of South Bay, its unique development in the heart of Dubai
The latest Bahrain real estate report by Savills shows that Q1 of 2024 saw 6,124 sales transactions, marking a 3% drop compared to the same period the
Driven Properties, a real estate brokerage, has announced that a five-bedroom residence in the Villa Amalfi community on Jumeira Bay Island has broken the
Australian luxury property rents have been surging across the country and across multiple sectors, with new data showing that luxury Australian rent rises are
According to a recent report, the rent price increase for villas and townhouses in Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah neighbourhood was the highest this quarter, rising by
The Indian real estate giant DLF has announced the complete sale of its 795 apartments within just three days of launching its latest luxury housing project in Gurugram. The project,
Embarking on a journey of unparalleled success, Banke, with over a decade of expertise in UAE real estate, after spreading its wings in India, Qatar now
Dubai’s real estate market has seen an exponential growth over the first quarter of 2024, driven by the increase in expatriate population, real estate investor
A Sydney waterfront mansion that has just hit the Australian property market could set a countrywide price record as the first home to sell for A$200 million
Real estate consultancy Knight Frank MENA announced the sale of the most expensive apartment ever in the Downtown Dubai area. Kempinski The
As part of implementing the Dubai Real Estate Brokers Programme, a pivotal initiative under Dubai’s Social Agenda 33, Dubai Land Department has received
Q1 saw a significant 25.2% surge in overall letting viewings compared to Q4 of 2023, marking an impressive 126% increase from Q1 last year! With the recent
Penthouse.ae, powered by Metropolitan, a Dubai-based full-service real estate agency specialising in serving the needs of Ultra High Net Worth Individuals
The number of luxury properties with a value of $10 million plus available for sale has dropped by more than half as more millionaires tend to make Dubai their
Rents in Singapore’s office market rose in the first three months of the year, shaking off two consecutive quarters of declines as some tenants snapped up limited
Hong Kong property sales may have hit a 10-month high in March following the removal of all of the city’s property cooling measures, two leading property agencies said. Midland Realty and Centaline
Dubai-based real estate brokerage Union Square House (USH) achieved AED 4.5 billion in property sales in 2023. This marks a 25% increase from AED 3.6 billion recorded in 2022, solidifying USH's
Wasl, one of Dubai’s largest real estate development and management companies, announces the successful launch and sell out of the first batch of units of
Aldar, the leading real estate developer, investor, and manager in the UAE, announced the landmark sale of Abu Dhabi’s most expensive apartment, a
According to Savills Hong Kong, strong demand for premium houses on the Peak contrasts with low interest in luxury rentals priced between HK$100,000 and
The average unit price of new condominiums put up for sale in Japan in 2023 was ¥59.11 million, up 15.4% from the previous year
Following an overwhelming response from discerning buyers, property developer AMIS has announced that The Woodland Residences, a luxury real estate
Luxury residential rents remained strong globally in 2023, outperforming capital values in 28 of the 30 cities tracked in the Savills World Cities Index, according
Cenomi Centers, one of the largest owners’ operators, and developers of shopping malls in Saudi Arabia, has sold Sahara Plaza under its non-core asset
Johor is experiencing the strongest property demand from foreigners and the momentum is expected to continue, driven by increased interest from
The average rental rates for Cairo’s retail sector, mainly shopping malls, have increased by at least 9% in 2023 compared to 2022, according to a JLL report.
The starry lights of these bustling cities beckon tourists and immigrants from across the world. Metropolises like Singapore, Paris and Los Angeles are not only some of the most popular cities in the world but also the most expe
The starry lights of these bustling cities beckon tourists and immigrants from across the world. Metropolises like Singapore, Paris and Los Angeles are not
New home sales in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) might increase by 5% this year compared with 2023, thanks to improving transport networks and the
Singapore new private home sales fell in 2023 to the lowest in 15 years, as housing curbs and weakening economic conditions began to weigh on the market.
One of India’s biggest real estate developer DLF Ltd sold all the luxury apartments on offer in a 72 billion rupees ($865 million) project near the capital New
Lozan Urban Development Group (LUD) has announced exceptional sales of EGP 2.5 billion from its innovative project, The Rift Business Park, which is
Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest edifice in Dubai, achieved a record-breaking apartment deal of AED 1.6 billion in the year 2023. This is according to the analysis
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has introduced a new system for the sale and rental of off-plan real estate projects, which was approved by the Council of
Hong Kong’s most valuable developer Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP) topped the city’s sales tables in 2023, accounting for over a quarter of the deal volume
Emerald Palace Group (EPG), which owns the luxurious Raffles The Palm Dubai, has announced that the Super Penthouse R1, the largest penthouse in
Singapore is set to auction off 29% more industrial land in the first half of 2024 in its biggest offering of shed sites in a decade, although experts anticipate tepid
Realty Force Real Estate, a boutique agency specialising in high-end luxury properties, has been awarded the Top-Performing Agency 2023 in recognition of its
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Prada has agreed to buy the building housing its flagship store on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, one of the world’s top shopping streets, for US$425 million,
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Hong Kong’s biggest developer Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP) enjoyed another round of robust weekend sales, as big discounts and a positive interest rate
ADVA Developments has successfully sold out the initial phase of the ADVIDA project, located in New Sheikh Zayed’s Green Belt area, west Cairo. The first
Dubai-based real estate developer Select Group has acquired the Pentominium Tower, which will be the tallest residential high-rise tower upon completion in
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Wasl, a leading UAE-based real estate management and development companies, sold out the first phase of its new
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In alignment with the UAE’s preparations to commemorate its 52nd Union Day, Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), an agency of Dubai Land Department
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Abu Dhabi-based Aldar Properties said it sold out the first two phases of Haven by Aldar, with more than three-fourths of units snapped up by foreign investors
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Reportage Properties, the leading UAE real estate developer, organised a special sales day in Dubai, on Sunday, October 22, at the Westin
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AlQamzi Developments Egypt, a subsidiary of the Emirati Al Qamzi Group, has announced that it has achieved EGP 9 billion in contractual sales in the past
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, has announced that
House hunters queued from 3am on Wednesday to be among the first to buy property on Dubai's Palm Jebel Ali, amid a frenzy for luxury real estate in the city.
Barratt London and the recently launched Barratt London MENA office, led by UAE-based Hardington Residential, welcomed more than 100 VIP guests to a
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