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. […]

Commercial Vs. Residential: Why Invest in Residential Real Estate?

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If you’re considering investing in real estate, whether in residential or commercial properties, then you are on the verge of indulging in one of the most interesting investment journeys of all time! While it can be a lucrative one, some argue that real estate investing can be pretty daunting. Essentially, this likelihood depends on the […]

How Will Omicron Affect The Holiday Home Market in 2022?

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Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, Dubai has remained one of the top tourist destinations in the world thanks to a successful vaccination drive, open borders, and the feeling of normalcy in the emirate – relative to the rest of the world where lockdowns are still common practice. Because of this, Dubai’s holiday home market has started […]