When stepping into a real estate transaction as a buyer, you have some rights to start with, and because it involves a very considerable amount, you should make the most of them. Most real estate buyers are quite uninformed about their privileges. Even if you engage some real estate agent…
What’s the single most important factor in property valuation? Well, the answer has been repeated many times by real estate gurus (emphasized with the help of a phrase that makes it way in every article related to property location i.e. “location, location, location“), still no harm in reminding ourselves of…
Buying a home is probably the biggest purchase (and maybe the biggest dream as well) a common man makes in his life. Having your own home is seen as a milestone in anybody’s life. However it is not so easy for most of the middle class families and it may…
Before we look into Dubai real estate prices and try to draw conclusions on what we can expect in future. Let’s have a look at some basic factors, which helps in assessment of property prices and real estate valuation. These factors are 1. Demand & Supply 2. Cost of building…
Residential holiday home property markets the world over are seeing sharp price declines and a real lack of serious buyers as the recession hits home. But it seems some areas of Europe are doing better than others at attracting new buyers and maintaining current property prices, while other locations have…
Before we look into Dubai real estate prices and try to draw conclusions on what we can expect in future. Let’s have a look at some basic factors, which helps in assessment of property prices and real estate valuation. These factors are 1. Demand & Supply 2. Cost of building…
Home staging or property styling is the process of setting up your home for sale. It can be done by cleaning, decorating, painting, or just going through some maintenance work. Home staging is a time-tested method that enables property owners to sell their home quickly (and that too at higher…
During the last three years, Pakistan real estate market has witnessed both extremes. Back in 2005, when economy was showing some signs of stability and investor’s money started to pour in, real estate prices rose to an astonishing 400% in some parts of Pakistan. But as it was expected, the…
Property flipping occurs when an investor purchase some property and immediately sell it to another buyer for profits. Technically the property owner just flips it over to the next buyer and secures profits. Fix and flip procedure is the same except that the investor will go through some basic construction…
Covering 2600 km, Sharjah is the third largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates, known for its rich cultural heritage, mosques, museums, souks and cricket matches. Like all other emirates, its economy is powered by oil and gas reserves that were discovered back in 1971. Since than it has made…
Freehold ownership gives the owner absolute right over land or property. He can build anything (which does not violate the country’s law in other ways), resell to anybody, or rent it on whatever conditions. Unlike most other parts of the world, not everyone was granted the freehold ownership in UAE…
Unless you are some real “guru” in real estate business, you need to consult a real estate attorney before you get into a real estate transaction or agreement. Generally speaking, an attorney is a person who acts on behalf of another person; similarly a real estate attorney is someone with…
When individuals or businesses are not able to make full payment whilst buying some property, they may pledge that property to the lender as a security for the loan. In case the debtor (mortgagor) defaults, lender may seek compensation by means of foreclosure. Foreclosure is the forced sale of property…
Investors are eager to get into Dubai real estate market. This is evident by the fact that properties are sold within weeks and in some instance days or even hours of their launch. These sales are boosted by the fact that Dubai real estate actually delivers what it promises. High…
Real Estate Developer companies in United Arab Emirates are well known for their stunning innovations, ground breaking designs and swift completion of the projects. Credit goes to Nakheel, Emaar, Damac, etc for delivering projects like Palm Island, Business Bay, Dubailand or Burj-Ul-Arab. These developers have grown in tandem with Dubai…
Internet has altered the world in an amazing way. With more than 200% growth rate in last 5 years, numbers of internet users keep increasing enormously. More and more people have started to use internet as a medium of interacting with other people, buying and selling online. Internet market has…
In terms of real estate business, Dubai in itself is a hot selling brand. With Government taking keen interest in execution and completion of so many amazing projects, and the last decade showing a constant growth, Dubai economic future looks bright. Investing in Dubai property is becoming every investor’s dream,…
Strata title is a type of real estate ownership where some parts of building (called lots) are owned by the individuals, while the remaining portions (called common areas) are owned and managed by all individuals jointly through owner’s association. This type of ownership usually exists in case of apartment buildings,…
According to a survey conducted by Statistics Center of Dubai in 2006, about 85% of Dubai population was made of expatriates. Majority of them lives in rental units. That leaves them solely on landlord’s mercy. Rising rents have long been the biggest worry for these expatriates, with rents getting doubled…
With ever growing prices of property in Dubai, it is becoming increasingly difficult for a normal buyer to pay the entire amount in one go. Mortgage facility comes in handy for such buyers. In mortgage loan, creditor possesses the title of purchased property till the debt amount, along with interest…
Construction is an important part of the development process of the economy of any nation and same is the case with UAE in the last decade the world has witnessed a substantial increase in the number of construction process in the gulf and this increases s all the more visible…
You should think over some points if you are considering becoming a Real Estate investor because it might help you to decide whether you could fail or succeed at investing in Real Estate. The most important thing which you should think about when you are considering becoming a Real Estate…
In the heart of what is now known as ‘New Dubai’ is the district of Dubai Marina in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is located on Interchange 5 between Jebel Ali Port and the area which is the host to Dubai Media City, Dubai Internet City and the American University…
For Real Estate investment in foreign countries, Dubai is a leading preference of people. Geographically, it takes merely six hours to reach Dubai from Germany. This trip would land you on one of the most progressive land of the world. The annual economic growth of Dubai is about 6%-8% with…
Irrespective of whether you wish to have a home for investment or residential purposes, listings of Real Estates is a primary requirement. This information can easily be found in newspapers and on the net. In fact, the latter has only assumed greater significance since the internet revolution has been made.…
Pakistan, like many countries worldwide, is booming in the property sector. The prices are only escalating. Investors are targeting places like Karachi, Lahore, Multan and Islamabad for property due to the prices valuing at million US$. In fact, a house like Gulberg with just one kanal is sold for US$200,000,…
The tallest man made structure record was held by the CN Tower in Canada. However, that record has been broken by the Burj Dubai, a 555.3m building constructed by Emaar Properties, one of the leading property builders. Currently the tallest building, the Burj Dubai, at 555.3m high, is one tall…
To get the maximum gain from investing in real estate, you have to do a lot of research. Before you fix up your mind to buy a certain property it is important that you find out its market. Make sure to get all the information that you can get. For…
There are basically five different ways in which you can make money by investing in commercial real estate. Strategy 1: Building equity. The key way to make money in commercial real estate business is by building up equity in the property. You can do this in four ways that are…
Today Dubai is better known as the ?sky city? as there is truly no end to what this city can achieve within the next decade. The innovative changes that are taking place in the real estate market of Dubai are absolutely awe inspiring. If one looks closely at the details…
You can start your own property business from your home with a little bit of capital. From this humble start you can go on to make some serious money as well as build your reputation as a master property dealer. You can quickly become quite successful and wealthy if you…
Freehold ownership gives the owner absolute right over land or property. He can build anything (which does not violate the country’s law in other ways), resell to anybody, or rent it on whatever conditions. Unlike most other parts of the world, not everyone was granted the freehold ownership in UAE…
Dubai is among the leading choices for people who wish to invest in foreign Real Estate. The most progressive of the 7 parts that make the United Arab Emirates offers excellent investment opportunities. The UAE is only 6 hours flight time away from Germany. A short trip and you are…
The valuators can be the ultimate people to determine how much money you get from the sale of your property. They can make a good or a bad deal of it! If you ask someone what he estimates to be the value of his house, the answer will be the…
Why do people care so much about the area where their property is situated? Well, consider this: the one thing you will never be able to alter about your estate is its actual geographical location because that?s the only thing unalterable about it. It would indeed be an intelligent move…
Whether you plan to sell your house to purchase a new one, or you need lots of money urgently to tide over financial exigencies, or wish to get rid of your troublesome tenants, or simply because you intend to relocate ? do it with a little bit of planning. Even…
Negotiation is a powerful skill you must possess, if you want your Real Estate contract to be successful. You need to communicate with the seller to create an environment of understanding and co-operation. Successful buyers or sellers are often very good negotiators. The key goal of negotiation is to get…
Each and every person in this world works 24x7 to earn. A lot of us then look to stabilize and multiply the earned money by investing it in potentially lucrative avenues. There are a lot of investment options which can be chosen. But there are risks involved as well. For…
Investment in Real Estate is indeed very profitable and the sooner you get to buy a property the better it is for in terms of investment point of view. Moreover, the price of Real Estate is quite favorable these days, which make Real Estate investment, be it residential or commercial,…
Purchasing a property or home is one of the most crucial decisions that one takes in life. In order to ensure that you take this crucial and significant decision in the right way, you need to seek professional help. The professionals who can help you purchase the right homes are…
The ever growing demand for prime property has also engulfed the emirates and in the last few years, prime locations in the emirates like Dubai have seen a real estate boom. Considering that Dubai was a highly competitive but low priced market, this real estate boom is the last thing…
Like most other countries in the world, Pakistan is currently going through a property and real estate boom. The prices are sky high and are going even higher. Prime locations in chief cities like Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad are being chased by property hunters and the prices are already touching…
Today, most people are conscious about investing their money in the right channel so that they can maximize the benefits of investment. Property is one of the chosen investment avenues. A lot of people make their first investment in property. Although experts suggest that your first investment must be your…
Ever since man has been earning money, he has been looking to invest his hard earned money in the right and most profitable channels. Investments have been on the minds of people since we can remember. Formidable investment options have competed with each other with shares, bonds and property leading…
If you have been looking for property in the last few days, then there are chances that you have come across the most confusing terminologies in the Real Estate directory. A Real Estate broker and a Real Estate agent are two terms that you will hear from time to time.…
Pakistan is facing a real property crisis. There is an estimated shortage of more than one million houses which is likely to grow by 0.6 million every year. But mercifully the situation is not as bad as in India where the housing shortage is a staggering 40 million houses. But…
View From My Ecuadorian Apartment Window As I write I look out over this wonderful view from my desk here in my apartment in Ecuador. I feel very lucky to have found this wonderful country. By Dixie Davey Hola Everyone, I started this update yesterday morning. I was sitting writing…
Rocky Road to Ecuador Well we are finally in Ecuador. But I think we have experienced some resistance from a higher being!! Or was it some of our families sending some vibes to try and get us to stay?? Or maybe the Taxation Office?? This is a long ezine, so…
Federal Reserve and other top level warnings have been coming thick and fast that real estate prices around the world are likely to fall heavily in 2008 and through to 2009. But the tax haven of Andorra goes against economic reasoning and could see a rise in value this year…
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