EUR-USD At Parity: What Happened And What’s Next?

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For the first time in two decades, the euro has crossed a major threshold: parity with the US dollar. The two currencies touched a 1-to-1 exchange rate after the euro briefly dipped below parity against the dollar on Wednesday, meaning that they now have the same worth. Though the euro started the year on a […]

The Investor’s Guide To Invest In Dubai Real Estate 2022

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The first thing that strikes our mind when we think about investment, while having money in hand is, real estate. There may be endless alternatives to real estate investment, but it definitely wins the race. With thousands of relocations and an ever-growing population, Dubai has always been in the limelight. And with all of that […]

Dubai: MENA’s Only ‘Transparent’ Property Market

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Dubai has entered the ‘Transparent’ tier status for the first time according to JLL’s latest Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI). Climbing to the 31st position globally, Dubai is the top improver of transparency, cementing its status as the MENA region’s most transparent real estate market. Prior to this ranking, Dubai was in the ‘Semi-transparent’ […]

Top 5 Cheapest Areas To Live In Dubai With Best Amenities

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While Dubai is famous for its clean living and luxury lifestyle choices, the fact does not hold for the entire city. Just like there are premium neighborhoods catering to its vast population of wealthy expats, there are also cheaper residential communities offered to the working people of Dubai.

Ready Vs. Off-Plan Properties: Why Invest in Ready?

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Many investors often wonder whether to opt for ready or off-plan properties. Over the years, we’ve seen demand for each swing either way depending on market trends. While each property type certainly has its pros and cons, 2021 saw a stronger appetite for ready properties in Dubai, constituting 68% of real estate transactions according to […]

SmartCrowd Raises Funds: $3M Bridge Round

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Growth doubled on a quarter-over-quarter basis Major international and local investors attracted to the platform, with seven-figure bridge funding capital investment               Individual investors flock to risk-adjusted property investment over other volatile investment options.                                   As Dubai’s innovative real estate crowdfunding platform, allowing individual investors to take a “fractional” share in a rental property, we have […]