Summary
A property sale happens when a majority of investors vote to sell, or Total Return exceeds a certain figure set out in the investment documents%. The property is then listed for saleon the market and once sold, proceeds are distributed to all investors proportionally. Typical timeline: 2 to 6 months from decision to distribution.
What Triggers a Property Sale?
Trigger 1: Governance Vote
Requirement | Details |
Who Creates the Proposal | Investors |
Threshold | Majority of investors vote yes |
Who votes | All shareholders |
Voting weight | Proportional to ownership |
Trigger 2: Appreciation Trigger
Requirement | Details |
Who Creates the Proposal | Arvo |
Threshold | Property Value Growth reaches a certain figure, usually 40%. Set out in the investment documents. |
Based on | Independent valuation |
Automatic? | Arvo creates a proposal to list the property for sale and investors vote |
The Sale Process
Phase 1: Decision
If Governance Vote:
Investors propose to Sell
All investors notified
Voting period opens
You vote yes or no
If a majority vote yes, property is prepared for a listing
If Appreciation Trigger:
Valuation shows certain Value Growth, usually 40%
Arvo creates a proposal to Sell
All investors notified
Voting period opens
You vote yes or no
If a majority vote yes, property is prepared for a listing
Phase 2: Marketing
Activity | Timeline |
Property listed for sale | Week 1 |
Marketing to buyers | Weeks 1 to 8 |
Viewings and negotiations | Weeks 4 to 12 |
Buyer secured | Varies |
We work to get the best price, not the fastest sale.
Phase 3: Transaction
Step | Timeline |
Sale agreement signed | Week 1 |
Due diligence | Weeks 1 to 4 |
Legal completion | Weeks 4 to 8 |
Ownership transfers | Week 8 |
Phase 4: Distribution
Step | Timeline |
Sale proceeds received | Days after completion |
Costs calculated | Within days |
Net proceeds calculated | Within days |
Distribution to your wallet | Within weeks |
Example
Item | Amount |
Property sale price | AED 1,000,000 |
Broker commission (2%) | -AED 20,000 |
SPV Liquidation Cost | -AED 1,500 |
Reserve Fund Reimbursement | +AED 20,000 |
Exit fee (3% of the greater of Sales Price or Funded Amount less Arvo Fees) | -AED 30,000 |
Net before performance | AED 968,500 |
Total Funded Amount (incl. all costs and fees funded at acquisition) | AED 800,000 |
Profit (Sales Price less sales fees and transaction costs, less Funded Amount) | AED 168,500 |
Performance fee (7%) | -AED 11,795 |
VAT |
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Net proceeds | AED 956,705 |
Timeline Summary
Phase | Typical Duration |
Sale decision | 1 to 2 weeks |
Marketing | 1 to 2 months |
Transaction | 1 to 2 months |
Distribution | Weeks after completion |
Total | 2 to 6 months |
Your Role
During Voting
Review the sale proposal
Consider current valuation vs. potential
Cast your vote (yes/no)
During Sale
Nothing required from you. Arvo handles everything. You receive updates.
After Sale
Proceeds arrive in your wallet. Decide whether to withdraw or reinvest.
What If I Voted No?
If you voted no but a majority voted yes, the sale proceeds anyway. Once a sale is approved by a majority vote, all investors are required to participate — including those who voted against. Your shares are transferred as part of the sale and you receive your share of the proceeds on exactly the same terms as everyone else.
Your vote matters, but the majority decides.
Common Questions
How will I know about votes?
Email and app notifications with plenty of notice.
Can I block a sale?
Only if enough investors also vote no to prevent a majority.
What if the property sells below valuation?
You receive your share of actual proceeds. This is a risk of property investment.
Do I have to do anything during the sale?
No. Arvo handles the entire process on your behalf.
How long until I get my money?
Typically within weeks of sale completion.
After the Sale
Once proceeds are in your wallet:
Option | Description |
Reinvest | Put money into new properties |
Withdraw | Transfer to your bank |
Hold | Keep in wallet |
The property is removed from your portfolio. The SPV is wound up.
All investments carry risk. Real estate price can increase and decrease in value. Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. Arvo is regulated by the DFSA. Property sales require a majority investor approval, as set out in the SPV documents.