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Average villa/townhouse sales price declined to AED 4.5 million in March

House price declined 1.7% month-on-month Average house price now under AED 2.6 million Prices in certain communities declined by more than 12% Property Monitor, the...

Buying Off-plan Property in Dubai – Pros & Cons

Buying off-plan property in Dubai is usually more affordable than purchasing already built apartments and houses. However, while the lower price of a property...

Average house price declined 1.5% month-on-month in April

House price declined 1.5% month-on-month Average house price now under AED 2.5 million Prices in certain communities declined by more than 14% Property Monitor,...

5 Myths of Purchasing a Home Today

Everyone knows that purchasing a home today is very different than in the 1950's. But the truth is, home shopping today is completely different...

When to Buy and When to Sell – Real Estate Cycles

In order to be successful in real estate investing, you should not only pick the right properties, but also pick the right timing. You...

How to Buy a Luxury Home

Many people dream of living in a huge, luxury and beautiful home, but when it comes to buying one, there’s more than just a...

6 Things Your Real Estate Agent Won’t Tell You

When buying or selling a home, most of us rely on a broker or an agent for their professional knowledge and experience, believing they...

Home Security Checklist: What to Do Before Going on Vacation

We all know that the holidays are a busy time of year. While we focus our efforts on shopping for the best online deals...

Why Ultra Expensive and Luxurious Homes on The Palm Remain Empty

You have most probably seen the pictures of luxurious homes on The Palm Jumeirah and secretly envied the people who occupy them. Guess what?...

Dubai’s Interim Property Registration Law Amended

In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued Law No....

4 Reasons To Own a Home Versus 4 To Rent One

Most people face the essential decision of considering whether they should own a home of their own, or whether they would be better off ...

55% of UAE Homebuyers Look to Finance Their Homes

The sharp rise to 55% of buyers financing their home is a sign of maturity in the UAE real estate market, as more and...

Emerging Alternatives: Rent-to-own Schemes in Dubai

With transaction values down in the first half of the year, master developers are increasingly offering rent-to-own schemes to entice buyers who might not...

“New” Investors in Dubai Real Estate

Previously we have been reading that Indians, Iranians or Emiratis are the most active investors in real estate in Dubai. Lately, with the withdrawal...

Unified rental contract to become mandatory in Dubai

Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced the introduction of new unified property rental contact that will become mandatory for transactions from March this year. DLD...

Is Real Estate a Good Investment for Retirement?

Investments in real estate are usually considered by investors a bad choice when it comes to funding your retirement – property prices fluctuate, the...