About GMR & Co
Our Perspective
The Middle East is an incredibly exciting place to be, especially if you’re involved in an asset intensive business. As the region continues to expand and markets mature even further, stakeholders continue to demand more professional, reliable and substantiated valuation reports so that they can make the best possible business decisions. That’s where we come in.
We strive to make your valuation and advisory journey faster, simpler and more professional. Get in touch today for a no-obligation chat about how our team can help you on your journey to successful business.
Our Core Values
Professionalism
GMR&Co was established to offer professional RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) regulated valuation reports. With the increasing maturity of markets in the MENA region, stakeholders are demanding more reliable and substantiated valuation reports upon which sound business decisions can be based. Whilst our client base continues to grow we ensure that the quality of service is maintained and we continue to treat client satisfaction as paramount.
Independence
GMR&Co’s offering is set up to provide professional and reliable advice. We are a truly independent valuation and advisory firm where our key focus is on professional advice. With no in-house legal or audit practice, we operate in a conflict-free manner and are well positioned to provide impartial assistance.
Capability
Our team are able to provide an exceptional service across the broad spectrum of valuation requirements ranging across various industries and asset classes. More recently we have undertaken valuations of plant and machinery as well as viewing operating entities as a combination of enterprise value and property. We feel that this reflects our flexibility to develop additional service offerings within the valuation sphere.
Our Experience
Our broad portfolio of clients across the globe, and more specifically within the MENA region is a key differentiator of the relevance and quality of our core services. A selection of our past work in the region is as follows:
Leading Regional FMCG Group
Services Provided:
• Valuation of land throughout the MENA region
• Valuation of biological assets
• Valuation of assets in USA and South America
Leading Middle East Developer
Services Provided:
• Valuation of development land
• Valuation of completed projects including hotels
• Valuation of properties in Europe and Africa
Leading Telecoms Provider
Services Provided:
• Valuation of network across Northern Africa
• Valuation of licences, plant and machinery
• Valuation advice in relation to submarine cables
At GMR&Co we have extensive experience and a strong track record on providing valuations and advisory services across all property asset classes as well as operating entities and non-real estate assets. We have been providing these services throughout the Middle East and on behalf of clients across the world. Our experience in the region is now in its second decade, and our footprint continues to grow.
In addition to valuations and advisory services, we also have experience in the following:
1. Expert witness services – both written and in appearance. We have prepared and submitted valuations, expert witness reports as well as rebuttal reports.
2. Development project monitoring on behalf of financiers – we provide services to ensure the contractor is complying with the terms of finance for the development. This includes ensuring progress on site as well as reconciling the monthly payment certificate.
3. Advice on private equity placement – preparing the structure where clients are looking to invest in operating entities to ensure diligence and securing their interest within the transactions.
4. Asset life re-estimation, physical inspection and asset verification and reconciliation – inspection of assets to ensure the reported assets within the Fixed Asset Register match the physical assets as well as reporting their condition and using this as a basis to estimate the remaining useful life.
5. Advisory Services in relation to stock market listing –through our extensive experience of valuation for IPOs (Initial Public Offering), we can advise the best way the assets should be structured and presented to potential investors.
6. Strategic advice in terms of marketing approach and risk mitigation – through our many years of experience within the Gulf and the wider world we have assisted clients on ensuring master plans are fit for purpose as well as proving the best routes to market. In addition, we can guide clients on what the market is demanding and the best way to package the offering.