I am looking to buy some property for investment. Should I speak to a mortgage expert before starting my house hunting?   Certainly, it’s extremely important to consult the mortgage professional first, if you target to support the purchase with bank funding and understand how much you can borrow. To do your eligibility Read More...

My home was appraised at AED 2 Million at the time of purchase. Now am looking for refinance options. But little worried that current property value might be less, what factors I should consider and how to get a rough estimate of the property to apply for refinance.   While considering an appraisal of the Read More...

The Dubai real estate is relatively a mature marketplace and gives an opportunity to build wealth and establish the financial security. The current economic condition offers perhaps the best chance for home buyers and investors to appreciate the long-term cyclical nature of the real estate market.   Deciding whether to buy or lease a home Read More...

  Getting onto the real estate is one of the prime decisions one makes in his life and getting a mortgage may seem like an intimidating task, but it’s not that tricky and there are ways you can increase your chances and certainly, it pays to do so prudently. And before committing to a long-term Read More...

  I have four credit cards and a personal loan in UAE, where I have a few outstanding payments. Can you advise me how I can consolidate my payments? What are my options in the market?   Well, I would say, consolidation is the right approach towards reducing the fiscal obligation, as it helps to Read More...

Dubai’s Land Department is working on a new rental law that will give separate weightage to commercial real estate such as offices, malls, health and educational property, apart from residential. The law, which is in front of the legislative committee, will replace the current one-size-fits-all rental regulation, top officials said.   That could pave the Read More...

    No doubts, off plan purchases are giving worthy alternative options in today’s market with an eye-catching payment plan, together with the resilient security measures taken by the government to protect buyers’ rights. Off plan developments have been steadily budding and are accessible at lesser values. These days all most every developer is offering Read More...

    The loan-to-value (LTV) is basically the percentage of the loan amount to the appraised value of the property.   The LTV is an offering ratio that financial institutions study before approving a mortgage and is calculated by dividing the sum of your loan into the total value of your property. For example, if Read More...

  Buying your dream home in Dubai or investing in Dubai Properties, here are some crucial pointers to help on your way.   Plan your Finance, before you start browsing out your option in the market, it’s crucial to answer few questions, how much you can afford, how much you can borrow and what will be Read More...

Today, people with existing mortgage exposure, look at re-mortgage as a great opportunity to reduce the mortgage cost, to unlock the property equity or to consolidate the debts. Well, the question comes, is it a smart move for every homeowner, and how refinance or re-mortgage can contribute to lower debt cost?   Indeed, with the Read More...