5 Tips To Avoid Property Investment Scams In The UAE

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We’ve all come across stories of property investment scams that give us major anxiety. After all, many investors have burnt deep holes in their pockets by falling for such elaborate rental fraud schemes.  Most recently, property investment scams have been in the spotlight once again, with a particular Dubai holiday home company tricking unsuspecting homeowners […]

Gross vs Net Yield: What’s the difference?

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We get asked about this all the time! What’s the difference between Gross and Net Yield? It’s a valid question, with two distinct answers. Let’s break it down. First, let’s start with Gross Yield. Gross Yield is what you earn each year on your investment before any expenses or deductions are taken out. Simple enough, […]

6 Ways to Value A Property in the UAE

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There’s an old saying that the value of something is only worth what people are willing to pay for it. In the age of NFTs, where pictures of randomly generated apes sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars, you can argue that it’s still the case. However, in the real estate industry, that’s partially true. […]

How To Invest In Real Estate Without Being A Landlord?

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This year, it is safe to say that Dubai’s property market was for the record books – with value transactions hitting an all-time high. Some new areas even gained recognition and have been attractive to investors (Thank You Expo!). Particularly, Dubai’s real estate luxury market has been under the spotlight lately as foreign affluents settle […]

How COP28 Will Boost Dubai Holiday Homes in 2023

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This past month, world leaders met at the SEC Centre in Glasgow, Scotland for crunch talks on global warming during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26). Over 30,000 delegates from 197 countries flocked to the two-week summit, the largest to date. Hotel chains were fully booked and holiday homeowners cashed in, with some boosting prices […]

4 Ways to Effectively Budget in 2021

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According to a study by HSBC, about 75% of the UAE population is unhappy with their savings. That’s way too many people. The reason behind this is lacking an effective budget plan. So, to help you better understand the dynamics, we will look at how to tackle budgeting and spending to get you on track […]