Private Property Acquisition & Advisory · London · Abu Dhabi · Dubai
Private property acquisition, without the noise.
CM2 acts for private investors, HNW individuals and family offices, helping them identify, assess and acquire residential property in London and selected UAE markets.
Buyer-side thinking. Curated opportunities. Evidence-led decisions.
London is our primary market, with Abu Dhabi and Dubai as selected secondary markets. Typical client allocations start from £500,000. By appointment.
Private & Confidential
Request a Private Consultation
Julian Noble or a CM2 adviser will respond personally, usually within 24 hours, to arrange a consultation.
Why CM2 Exists
Buying well is harder than finding property.
Most buyers are not short of options. They are short of a reliable way to filter them. A residential acquisition — especially from overseas — usually involves:
- An enormous volume of property information, most of it unfiltered
- Sales-driven marketing written to sell a specific scheme
- Competing interests between agents, developers and intermediaries
- Fragmented market data that is hard to verify
- Difficulty comparing opportunities on a like-for-like basis
- Uncertainty about pricing, running costs and suitability
- Difficulty accessing selected opportunities before wider release
How CM2 Reduces the Noise
You give CM2 a mandate
Budget, objectives, location, intended use and timeframe.
CM2 researches the market
Pricing evidence, supply, rental demand and running costs.
CM2 identifies relevant opportunities
Through existing developer and market relationships.
CM2 assesses them against your mandate
Including risks, limitations and what is still unknown.
CM2 presents a focused shortlist
A small number of options, with the reasoning shown.
You decide what to pursue
With your own legal, tax and financial advisers.
The Acquisition Process
Four stages, one mandate.
Acquisition Strategy
We start by understanding the mandate before looking at any property.
- Budget and capital structure
- Objectives and intended use
- Preferred locations
- Investment horizon
- Risk tolerance
- Property type
Property Intelligence
Each opportunity is assessed on evidence, not brochure copy. CM2 does not promise returns.
- Location and comparable pricing
- Rental demand and potential income
- Service charges and running costs
- Supply and competing schemes
- Developer and asset quality
- Payment structure, liquidity and exit considerations
Opportunity Sourcing
CM2 uses its existing developer relationships and property network to identify opportunities that fit the mandate.
- Current developer releases
- Selected resale and final-phase stock
- Opportunities across London, Abu Dhabi and Dubai
- Only what is relevant to the brief
Acquisition Support
Support through the purchase, alongside your own professional advisers.
- Property selection
- Due diligence coordination
- Negotiation
- Reservation and purchase process
- Communication with developers and agents
- Coordination with legal, tax and financial professionals
CM2 does not provide regulated legal, tax or financial advice. We coordinate with your own professional advisers, and recommend independent advice before any commitment.
Where CM2 Operates
London first. Selected UAE markets.
Primary Market
London
Prime and prime outer London residential — new-build, final-phase and heritage conversions. CM2's home market and the focus of most mandates.
London opportunitiesSecondary Market
Abu Dhabi
Selected waterfront and cultural-district residences, including Saadiyat Island, Yas Island and Fahid Island.
Abu Dhabi opportunitiesSecondary Market
Dubai
A small number of selected master-community opportunities in Dubai, assessed against the same criteria as London.
Dubai opportunitiesWhy CM2 Is Different
Not an estate agency. Not a property portal.
Estate agents and developer sales teams work to sell a particular property. CM2 starts from your mandate, works on the buyer side, and is selective about what it puts in front of you — including telling you what does not fit, and what still needs to be verified.
- Selective — a focused shortlist, not a catalogue
- Evidence-led — pricing, costs and risks shown, not just highlights
- Private — appointment-based, enquiries kept confidential
- Access — existing relationships with developers including Aldar Properties and London Square
Founded and led by Julian Noble — available by private appointment.
Buyer-Side Focus
CM2's role is to help you make a better-informed acquisition decision: understanding your mandate, assessing opportunities against it, and supporting you through the purchase.
Commercial Relationships
CM2 operates on the buyer side while receiving compensation from participating developer partners when a purchase completes. You are not charged a fee by CM2. We disclose this so you can weigh our view accordingly.
Who CM2 Acts For
Typical allocations from £500,000.
Selected Opportunities
Examples of current access
These illustrate the kind of opportunities CM2 can access. They are not a recommendation: whether any of them suits you depends on your mandate. Pricing and availability are indicative and change.
London
Westminster Tower
Zone 1 Thames-side residences on Albert Embankment, opposite Westminster.
- Albert Embankment, London SE1 — Zone 1
- 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments and penthouses
- Thames views towards Westminster and the Houses of Parliament
Wimbledon Bridge House
Residential conversion directly opposite Wimbledon Station — around 17 minutes to Waterloo.
- 1 Hartfield Road, Wimbledon, SW19 3RU
- 123 studio to 3 bedroom apartments and penthouses — from £587,500 (indicative)
- Opposite Wimbledon Station — Zone 3, around 17 min to Waterloo
County Hall Kingston
The Grade II* listed former Surrey County Hall restored with new-build homes — studios to 3 bedrooms from £545,000 (indicative).
- Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames
- Studios, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments and duplexes from £545,000 (indicative)
- Restored Grade II* listed building plus contemporary new-build homes
Abu Dhabi
Fahid Beach Terraces
Six beachfront towers on Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi — from AED 2,457,300 (indicative), handover scheduled November 2029.
- Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi
- Six beachfront towers — direct beach and promenade access
- Handover scheduled: 30 November 2029
The Source
Wellness-led residences in Saadiyat Cultural District — current release The Source II from AED 2,215,600 (indicative).
- Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi
- Wellness-led apartments; current release: The Source II
- From AED 2,215,600 (indicative); very limited availability
Dubai
The Wilds Residences
A nature-led community in Dubai — 1–3 bedroom apartments and duplexes from AED 1,473,100 (indicative).
- Dubailand, Dubai
- 740 residences: 1–3 bedroom apartments and duplexes
- Residences from AED 1,473,100; villas offered separately (indicative)
Insights
Market intelligence for buyers
Buyer Guides · 6 min read
The Renters' Rights Act: What London Landlords Need to Know
The Renters' Rights Act is the biggest change to private renting in England in a generation. For anyone buying London property to let, it changes how tenancies, possession and rent increases work.
UAE Intelligence · 5 min read
UAE Golden Visa Through Property: What Buyers Need to Know
For some buyers, UAE residency is part of the reason to buy in Abu Dhabi or Dubai. The property route has been based on a value of at least AED 2 million — but eligibility depends on the purchase and on rules that can change.
Project Assessments · 6 min read
County Hall Kingston: A Heritage Conversion Assessed
The Grade II* listed former Surrey County Hall in Kingston upon Thames is being converted by London Square into homes alongside new-build buildings. Heritage is the appeal; it also brings specific considerations.
About CM2
CM2 — Square Centimeter: Private Property Acquisition & Advisory
CM2 (Square Centimeter Ltd) is a London-based private property acquisition and advisory business founded by Julian Noble. CM2 helps private investors, HNW individuals, family offices and international buyers — including buyers from the GCC — identify, assess and acquire residential property in London, its primary market, and in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
CM2 works by appointment, on the buyer side. It has commercial relationships with developers including Aldar Properties and London Square, and receives compensation from participating developer partners; buyers are not charged a fee by CM2. CM2 is based at 5 Brayford Square, London, E1 0SG.
Next Step
Start with a private consultation.
A confidential conversation about your budget, objectives and timeframe. No obligation, and no fee charged to you by CM2.
Property values can fall as well as rise. Figures shown on this site are indicative and not guaranteed. Obtain independent legal, tax and financial advice before committing capital.