Dubai property, without the sales pitch
Short, honest answers to the questions that decide whether a Dubai purchase actually pays. No signup, no agent calling you.
Buying
The real cost of buying property in Dubai
Every fee you pay when buying in Dubai: 4% DLD transfer, trustee office, agency commission, mortgage and NOC costs — with a worked example.
Owning
Dubai service charges explained
How Dubai service charges are set under Mollak, what a fair rate per sqft looks like, and how much they eat into your rental yield.
Investing
Gross vs net yield: why listings overstate returns
Listings quote gross yield. Learn how to calculate net rental yield in Dubai after service charges, vacancy, management and fees — with formulas.
Financing
Mortgage or cash: which wins in Dubai?
Should you buy Dubai property with a mortgage or cash? How LTV limits, rates and cash-on-cash return change the answer for residents and non-residents.
Buying
Off-plan vs ready property in Dubai
Compare off-plan and ready Dubai property: payment plans, escrow protection, handover risk, and which produces rental income sooner.
Residency
Property and the UAE Golden Visa
How buying Dubai property can qualify you for a 10-year UAE Golden Visa: the AED 2 million threshold, mortgaged and off-plan cases, and what it covers.
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