by admin | Jul 24, 2026 | Buying Advice
Dubai off-plan property risks at handoverHandover can arrive before your finances are ready. If you are buying off-plan in Dubai, it is easy to focus on instalments and forget the final stretch: the last payment, mortgage timing, DLD registration costs, snagging,...
by admin | Jul 23, 2026 | Buying Advice
Joint Ownership and Unequal Deposits in DubaiBuying together can work well for a Dubai property deposit, but unequal cash contributions can cause problems later if the ownership split, monthly payments and exit terms were never agreed. That matters for couples,...
by admin | Jul 22, 2026 | Buying Advice
The mortgage is not your full monthly housing costIf you are using a Dubai mortgage calculator to work out whether an apartment fits your budget, do not stop at the repayment. In Dubai, the real monthly cost can also include service charges, cooling, electricity,...
by admin | Jul 21, 2026 | Buying Advice
The seller still has a mortgage. That changes the transfer plan.If you are buying a Dubai resale property and the seller still owes money to a bank, the transfer does not follow the same path as a cash-owned sale. The lender, liability letter, settlement timing and...
by admin | Jul 20, 2026 | Buying Advice
Dubai mortgage refinancing and early repayment: do not assume the first deal is the lastIf you bought in Dubai with a mortgage, the first offer is only the starting point. Rates change, fixed periods end, cash needs move, and the cheapest monthly payment today is not...