Flo Defort · International Luxury Real Estate AdvisorProperty,privately advised.
I help international buyers choose, check and buy property abroad.
Flo Defort is an international luxury real estate advisor who helps buyers choose, check and buy property abroad, bringing more than 10 years in luxury hospitality to how a property really runs.
- 10+Years in luxury hospitality
- 5Markets advised
- 3English · French · Spanish
Where I advise buyers
Each market has its own rules, areas and buyers. Start with the one you are weighing.
Bali
Leasehold villas, from Canggu to Uluwatu.
Dubai
Freehold in designated areas, from the Marina to the Palm.
Abu Dhabi
Island communities: Saadiyat, Yas, Al Reem.
Ras Al Khaimah
The coast, an hour north of Dubai.
Phuket
Condominiums and leasehold villas on the west coast.
MauritiusOpening soon
From first call to after the keys
Four steps, one adviser, the same care in every market.
Services in detail- 01A 30-minute call
What the property must do, your budget and timing, and which market fits.
- 02A checked shortlist
Areas and properties tested against my frameworks before you visit.
- 03The purchase
With you through the offer, the checks and completion, alongside your lawyer.
- 04After the keys
Trusted contacts for management and resale, and an adviser who stays reachable.
How I judge a property abroad
Six questions, asked in this order, in every market.
All six frameworks“Working with Flo Defort made the whole property purchase process in Bali far easier than I expected. She was knowledgeable, responsive, and always clear throughout the journey.”
“Flo was absolutely fantastic throughout the entire process of purchasing our villa in Bali. She went above and beyond to secure us an incredible deal and guided us seamlessly through every step.”
“…each experience has been absolutely outstanding. Florence and the team have always been professional, responsive, and genuinely caring.”
Start with the guide for your market
The real costs, how buying works and the mistakes to avoid. Plain English.
- BaliIndonesiaFree guide Market
- DubaiUAEFree guide Market
- Abu DhabiUAEFree guide Market
- Ras Al KhaimahUAEFree guide Market
- PhuketThailandFree guide Market
Questions, answered
Who is Flo Defort?
Flo Defort is an international luxury real estate advisor who helps buyers choose, check and buy property abroad, bringing more than 10 years in luxury hospitality to how a property really runs. She advises international buyers in Bali, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and Phuket.
Does Flo Defort sell property?
No. Flo Defort advises buyers on what to buy and checks it before they commit. Purchases are handled by licensed local professionals she can introduce.
Which markets does Flo Defort advise in?
Bali in Indonesia, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE, and Phuket in Thailand, with Mauritius to follow. Each market has its own area guides, comparisons and buying guides on this site.
What are Flo Defort’s frameworks?
Six questions she asks, in order, about any property abroad: Live, Let or Hold; Title-First Test; Micro-Location Rule; Supply Shadow Check; Payback Test; and Buy, Watch or Walk Away. Each has its own page with the full method.
Let’s start with a conversation
The first step is never a property. It is a 30-minute call about what you want the property to do, and which market fits.
Property, privately advised.