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...
by admin | Jul 19, 2026 | Buying Advice
Property inspection and snagging: do not save money in the wrong placeIf you are spending AED 1 million on a Dubai property, skipping the inspection is a strange place to try and save money. A quick viewing can tell you whether the flat looks presentable. It will not...
by admin | Jul 18, 2026 | Buying Advice
Dubai off-plan property risks: a resale property is finished. The due diligence is not.If you are buying a completed Dubai property, it is easy to focus on the visible condition, the asking price and whether the tenant is in place. That is where buyers get lazy. A...
by admin | Jul 17, 2026 | Buying Advice
Why mortgage pre-approval can still failPre-approved does not mean completed. In Dubai, a mortgage can still unravel between initial approval and transfer if your finances change, your job situation shifts, the property fails valuation, or the documents expire. If you...
