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…
Dubai government has been proactive from the day one in dealing with the problems related to real estate market; issues are seriously dealt with before any of them can damage the confidence of investors in Dubai real estate market. Since 1960 Dubai land department has been keeping an eye on…
Whether we call it a recession or not, one thing is sure, we are going through a severe economic crisis, which will be discussed (once over) in the Economics syllabus books and debates in coming years. In this global economic crisis, where the likes of United Estates or European economies…
Although the hard moneylenders were largely affected when real estate industry crashed in the 80’s, recent credit crunch has brought more business to this sector. People who are in need of loans are turning towards hard money loans after the financing by traditional lenders and banks has come to a…
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…
Not that Dubai needs some celebrity endorsement to gain popularity; the “city of gold” is a star in itself. When a celebrity purchases some villa, island, or just put his/her name to some building, it’s hard to determine who’s being promoted? Dubai? The star? or both of them? Dubai has…
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…
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…
A different economy, different parameters, and a different scenario altogether, recession is here and apparently it’s here to stay. If you are an aged fellow, you’d know that these calamities come and go, but if you are relatively young (or someone affected by it), you’d be feeling like a deer…
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…
You’ve got a job offer from some Dubai based company and you are confused if your salary is good enough to support you and your family, in case you decide to shift? Are you mesmerized by the spectacular developments going on in Dubai and you are planning to tour Dubai…
Chinese and Dubai real estate markets have many things in common. They both kick started at almost the same time, the amount of construction work seen in Dubai and China at that time was seen nowhere else, both economies have seen a constant upsurge despite recession all over the globe…
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…
There’s good news for the investors who thought they were a bit too late in entering Dubai real estate market. Another “Dubai” is in making and this time the stakes are even higher. So far, Abu Dhabi has been quietly observing the growth of Dubai in terms of real estate…
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,…
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…
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…
Real Estate has undergone a massive change in the last few years thanks to the internet. Now the internet combined with real estate have redefined the way people look for properties. Be it real estate professionals or ordinary people, searching for properties have never been easier. While earlier there used…
There are a lot of people who are on the look out for interesting as well as lucrative careers. Most of them are looking for a career that requires minimum input as far as daily chores are concerned, will require minimum time and offer great returns. If this is what…
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