How Much Do You Really Need To Start Property Investing?

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The biggest barrier for those starting out in real estate investment is simple: money. But it’s not just finding and obtaining the funds needed to buy a property. Rather, many first-time investors struggle to figure out the amount of money they need to invest in order to generate a healthy return. Now, knowing the amount […]

Why Is Virtual Real Estate Booming?

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Yes, real estate has indeed gone meta. And as crazy as buying fictitious land in a virtual world sounds, it’s happening. Since interest in the metaverse has grown exponentially, people are starting to pay more attention to the concept of virtual real estate. In fact, investors are paying millions for digital land plots in the […]

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 […]

Top 5 Areas To Invest In Dubai Property 2022

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If there’s anything Dubai loves, it’s breaking records. And the Dubai real estate sector surely didn’t disappoint! The emirate welcomed the New Year with record-breaking transaction sales throughout 2021, particularly in the luxury, villa, and ready property segments. Exciting stuff! All in all, it’s been a great past year for the city. Dubai’s property market […]

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. […]