SmartCrowd Vs. Other Crowdfunding Platforms: Which is better for you?
Choosing the right real estate crowdfunding platform is key to pursuing a successful investment journey. While real estate crowdfunding platforms gained huge popularity in the West, the MENA region still lacked such an innovative presence. About three years ago, SmartCrowd founders saw a massive opportunity for presenting a simpler and smarter way to access real […]
5 Rules to be a Successful Property Investor
Just because you’ve taken the leap from being a lifetime renter – or even a homeowner – to property investor, doesn’t mean your portfolio will be profitable. Even now, despite a thriving property market, it doesn’t mean you will start generating a profit in the short term, or that you’re on track to owning a […]
5 Best Real Estate Crowdfunding Areas in Dubai
Real estate crowdfunding can be very lucrative in comparison to traditional real estate investing. With smart investors seeking opportunities as such, real estate crowdfunding proved to be an accelerating trend within the region. In simple terms, real estate crowdfunding is when you and a group of investors pool capital together into a specific property, with […]
Why Dubai South Directly Benefits from Expo 2020
After nearly a decade in the making, Expo 2020 has arrived! With over 25 million visitors expected to attend the event, the spotlight is now firmly on Dubai. It’s estimated that Expo 2020 would boost Dubai’s economy by a staggering $23 billion, which is about 24.4% of overall GDP. From hospitality to tourism, many sectors […]
6 Ways to Minimize Risk in Dubai Real Estate Investments
Real estate is the oldest and largest asset class in the world – partly because of its success at generating returns but also because of its perceived simplicity. Not everyone owns stocks and bonds, but everyone has lived in a home and paid rent to a landlord or bought and sold their homes when moving. […]
How to Invest AED 500 in the UAE?
With more people becoming financially literate, investing has become a top priority. This notion has been especially common amongst UAE residents. Given that most are ex-pats, they would want to go back home rich. Nevertheless, with the inevitable rising costs of living and growing financial responsibilities, saving remains a challenge. As we are experiencing turbulent […]
