An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Strategic Real Estate Management
How To Own and Operate Real Estate to Maximise Corporate Value
Course Overview
This GLOMACS Strategic Real Estate Management training course covers the methods, concepts and application of real estate investment and ownership. The central objective is to place delegates in the position of property owners or tenants and provide them with the tools to make the right decisions to maximise real estate value for their organisation.
Delegates will therefore analyse real estate investment opportunities and property operations from a strategic, financial, legal and management perspective, developing feasibility studies, budgets, and management plans in the same way as a chartered surveyor and a professional corporate property manager. The focus is on properties and market conditions in the Middle East, but with plenty of international examples, and analysis of relevant accounting, legal and property management material applied to different classes of property such as offices, retail, hotels, residential and warehouses.
This Strategic Real Estate Management training course will highlight:
- Create detailed knowledge of the issues problems and opportunities for the property industry in the Middle East and worldwide
- Know how property sectors have performed and how they risks compare in Middle East jurisdictions and worldwide
- Develop a greater understanding of the role of property within the overall development and investment strategy of an organisation
- Enhance the management and organisational skills necessary for effective property management
- Be able to assess tenant quality and real estate opportunities in the current business environment
Training Outline
DAY 1: Urban Economics
- Why and how do cities develop?
- Understanding real estate economics, land pricing and development
- Comparing city development in the Middle East and worldwide
- Real estate within the larger global economy
- Changes in real estate markets – the impact of technology
- Government responsibiltiies, housing affordability, and public policy
- Urban planning in practice
- Review of Relevant Property and Conveyancing Law
DAY 2: Real Estate Economics Applications in Practice
- Integrating real estate economics and market analysis
- Developing a detailed market study
- Forecasting techniques for real estate
- Site selection and analysis
- The theory and practice of Highest and Best Use
- Identifying and analysing real estate cashflows
- Combining techniques for a feasibility study
- Risk Analysis for real estate
DAY 3: Valuation Principles and Standards
- Property Performance Analysis
- Governance Issues and Valuation
- Valuation purposes and their importance
- RICS Valuation Practices and international comparisons
- Relevant IFRS standards for real estate and their application
- Comparison with corporate finance valuation
- The role of Sustainability in Valuation
- Reporting according to RICS and IFRS standards
- The role of Real Estate Valuation in the Middle East and worldwide
DAY 4: Real Estate Valuation Methodologies
- Land and Residential Valuation
- Measurement criteria for land and residential real estate – hedonic approaches
- Creating and Using a Detailed Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Model for income-generating real estate
- The Sales Comparison Approach
- The role of leases in Real Estate Valuation
- The Cost Approach and Idiosyncratic Valuations
- Real Estate Valuation and the Cost of Capital
- Real Options theory and Real Estate Valuation in Practice
DAY 5: Real Estate Valuation in Practice
- Practical issues in Real Estate Valuation worldwide
- Application of land and property valuation in Middle East jurisdictions
- Differences between jurisdictions
- Building Codes and Regulations across the Middle East
- What to look for in a valuation report?
- What are the differences between countries?
- Due Diligence on real estate valuation reports
- Automation, real time, and the future of Real Estate Valuation
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.


About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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