Common Questions

VillaAudit is buyer-side decision support for overseas lifestyle and property decisions. We help you choose the right markets, opportunities, and next steps before committing capital — through Strategy, Dealroom, Research, and custom Advisory.

No. We do not list properties for sale and we do not receive referral fees from developers, agents, or brokers. Our revenue comes from Strategy, advisory engagements, and related services — aligned with helping you make the right decision, not pushing a transaction.

We focus on Bali, Dubai, and Cyprus, with Research and Dealroom content across these markets. Strategy and advisory can also address comparisons with other destinations when relevant to your goals.

Most buyers start with Dealroom to browse curated projects for free, or Strategy ($299) if you already know you need a personalized market and buy/rent roadmap. Apply for Advisory when you are ready for hands-on support on a specific decision.

Strategy is a one-time personalized lifestyle and asset decision product. After you complete a short discovery process, you receive recommended markets, buy/rent logic, a curated opportunity shortlist, and full Dealroom access.

Typical deliverables include: markets worth your attention (and what to rule out), a lifestyle and asset strategy (buy, rent, relocate, or wait), capital allocation direction, a 12–24 month action path, and full access to VillaAudit Dealroom assessments as a bonus.

After payment and completion of the discovery form, delivery usually takes several business days depending on the completeness of your inputs and our current queue. We will communicate if a delay is expected.

Yes — before we begin strategy work. Once discovery review, analysis, or delivery has started, the purchase is non-refundable. See our Refund Policy for full details.

Dealroom is VillaAudit's curated opportunity library — projects and lifestyle assets that have passed our initial review. You can browse fundamentals for free; Strategy members get full assessments and investment judgement on each project.

No. Project listings, basic fundamentals, and rental enquiries are free. Full Dealroom access — including detailed VillaAudit assessments — is included with Strategy and is not sold as a separate subscription on this site.

On supported projects, you can contact our assistant via WeChat or email to enquire about rentals. This is a coordination service — not a brokerage. We do not pass your details to developers or agents for unrelated marketing.

Apply when you are preparing to commit capital — for example, evaluating a specific property, negotiating terms, planning construction oversight, or needing ongoing decision support. Strategy is the better starting point if you are still choosing markets or direction.

Strategy is a fixed-scope, one-time product ($299) that maps markets and direction to your profile. Advisory is custom-scoped and priced per engagement — deeper work on specific properties, inspections, or multi-step decision support.

Yes, where applicable. We provide buyer-side technical inspections during construction to verify build quality and identify hidden risks before they are concealed. Submit an inspection request and we will confirm scope and timing.

Rules differ by market. Dubai allows foreign freehold in designated zones. Cyprus generally permits foreign freehold ownership. Bali commonly uses leasehold or company structures rather than direct freehold for many foreign buyers. Always confirm structure with independent legal counsel before committing.

Compare legal ownership, tax treatment, demand drivers, liquidity, operating costs, and how each market fits your lifestyle — not headline price or projected yield alone. Our Markets hub and Strategy product are designed for this comparison.

Common blind spots include: legal structure and eligibility, build quality vs marketing photos, realistic rental occupancy (not brochure yields), maintenance and management costs, resale liquidity, and regulatory change. Independent buyer-side review before deposit is usually the highest-ROI step.

Developers and agents facilitate access and sales — that is their role. VillaAudit provides independent buyer-side judgement on fit, risk, and whether a specific opportunity aligns with your goals. Both can coexist; neither replaces the other.