by admin | Aug 26, 2026 | Buying Advice
A tenant paying rent does not automatically mean the property pays for itself. In Dubai, the rent figure quoted on a listing is usually gross income. Your real position depends on vacancy, service charges, maintenance, insurance and the mortgage payment, as well as...
by admin | Aug 14, 2026 | Buying Advice
Selling Costs Before Upgrading Your Dubai HomeThe equity in your current property is not the cash available for the next one. If you are upgrading in Dubai, the headline sale price can look healthy, but mortgage settlement, DLD-related selling costs, agency fees,...
by admin | Aug 13, 2026 | Buying Advice
The Payment Plan Is Not the Developer Due DiligenceIf you are looking at Dubai off-plan property risks, the payment plan is only part of the picture. A low launch price or easy instalments do not tell you whether the developer has delivered similar projects on time,...
by admin | Aug 12, 2026 | Buying Advice
Buying Again After Separation Requires a Different Risk PlanIf you are buying property in Dubai after divorce or separation, the question is not just whether you can afford a Dubai property deposit. You also need to rebuild cash reserves, show clean income documents,...
by admin | Aug 11, 2026 | Buying Advice
Your Mortgage Payment May Change When the Introductory Period EndsIf you are using a Dubai mortgage calculator, do not stop at the first fixed rate. A mortgage payment in Dubai can rise when the introductory period ends, and that change can be large enough to affect...
