Financing a home in the UAE: understanding loan-to-value limits
How much a UAE bank can lend depends on rules set by the Central Bank and on your own profile. What loan-to-value means, what affects it, and how to prepare.
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Insights, guides and market news about UAE real estate.
How Dubai protects off-plan buyers: escrow accounts and Oqood registration
Off-plan payments in Dubai go into a project escrow account, and your purchase is recorded in the interim real estate register. Here is what that means and what to check.
Buying a resale home in Dubai: the transfer process step by step
From agreeing the price to receiving your electronic title deed: what happens at each stage of a Dubai resale purchase, and which costs to budget for.
A first-time buyer's checklist for UAE property
From setting a realistic budget to receiving the keys, the main steps of a first purchase in the UAE.
Apartment, townhouse or villa: how to choose
Each home type suits a different stage of life and budget. A simple framework to decide which one fits you.
Branded residences in the UAE: what buyers should know
Homes linked to a hotel or design brand can offer services and a recognisable standard. Here is how to look past the name and judge the property itself.
Off-plan payment plans and escrow, explained
How off-plan payments are usually structured, what happens to your money in Dubai and the checks worth making before you sign.
Looking beyond one city: comparing property across the emirates
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah each offer a different kind of property market. A practical way to compare them for your goals.
The UAE Golden Visa through property: what to check before you buy
Property can be a route to long-term UAE residency. Here is what the official requirements say and the questions to ask before you commit.
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