Buying · 6 min
What it really costs to buy property in Dubai
DLD 4%, trustee, agency, VAT, service charge and the cash you need besides the sale price. A 2026 buyer’s fee sheet.
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Off-plan · 6 min
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Cash flow, risk, yield and lifestyle — when off-plan wins in Dubai and when a ready title is the better file.
Investment · 6 min
Dubai rental yields in 2026: what investors actually get
Gross vs net yield, voids, service charge and which Dubai communities still rent without a story.
Investment · 7 min
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A brokerage view of Dubai investment areas in 2026 — yield, off-plan, ready stock and the communities we actually transact.
Areas · 5 min
Dubai Marina vs JBR: which waterfront to buy
Marina towers versus JBR beach apartments — yield, noise, views and who actually lives there.
Selling · 6 min
How to sell a property in Dubai
Form A, pricing, NOC, trustee and timelines for selling a Dubai home — from a brokerage that also buys.
Buying · 5 min
Dubai service charges: what buyers actually pay
How Dubai service charges work, typical ranges by community, and why the number on the statement matters as much as the sale price.
Off-plan · 6 min
Emaar, DAMAC or Nakheel: how we shortlist a developer
A brokerage view of Dubai’s major developers — delivery, communities and who fits which buyer, without the brochure language.
Buying · 6 min
What it really costs to buy property in Dubai
DLD 4%, trustee, agency, VAT, service charge and the cash you need besides the sale price. A 2026 buyer’s fee sheet.
2026-09-03
Off-plan · 6 min
Off-plan vs ready property in Dubai: which to buy
Cash flow, risk, yield and lifestyle — when off-plan wins in Dubai and when a ready title is the better file.
2026-09-02
Investment · 6 min
Dubai rental yields in 2026: what investors actually get
Gross vs net yield, voids, service charge and which Dubai communities still rent without a story.
2026-09-01
Investment · 7 min
Where to invest in Dubai property in 2026
A brokerage view of Dubai investment areas in 2026 — yield, off-plan, ready stock and the communities we actually transact.
2026-09-01
Areas · 5 min
Dubai Marina vs JBR: which waterfront to buy
Marina towers versus JBR beach apartments — yield, noise, views and who actually lives there.
2026-08-29
Selling · 6 min
How to sell a property in Dubai
Form A, pricing, NOC, trustee and timelines for selling a Dubai home — from a brokerage that also buys.
2026-08-27
Buying · 5 min
Dubai service charges: what buyers actually pay
How Dubai service charges work, typical ranges by community, and why the number on the statement matters as much as the sale price.
2026-08-26
Off-plan · 6 min
Emaar, DAMAC or Nakheel: how we shortlist a developer
A brokerage view of Dubai’s major developers — delivery, communities and who fits which buyer, without the brochure language.
2026-08-25
Off-plan · 6 min
Off-plan payment plans in Dubai: 60/40, 70/30 and post-handover
How Dubai off-plan payment plans actually work in 2026 — construction instalments, handover, post-handover and what to check before you reserve.
2026-08-22
Buying · 6 min
Buying a villa in Dubai: Palm, Hills and the Ranches
What villa buyers get wrong — plot, orientation, service charge, and which communities still have stock worth a viewing.
2026-08-20
Buying · 7 min
How foreigners buy property in Dubai in 2026
Freehold rules, SPA, DLD registration and costs for overseas buyers. A practical guide from a RERA brokerage in Business Bay.
2026-08-18
Areas · 5 min
Dubai Creek Harbour: a buyer’s guide
Creek Harbour apartments, towers, parks and who the address actually suits — off-plan and ready.
2026-08-16
Buying · 6 min
First-time buyers in Dubai: a clear sequence
Budget, community, off-plan versus ready, fees and the documents a first-time Dubai buyer actually needs.
2026-08-14
Legal · 5 min
Dubai Golden Visa through property: the 2026 rules that matter
Property thresholds, joint ownership and what a Golden Visa does not do. A buyer’s note from Luxury Homes Real Estate.
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Buying · 5 min
Dubai mortgages for expats and non-residents
LTV, salary letters, valuation and what UAE banks actually offer foreign buyers in 2026.
2026-08-11
Buying · 6 min
Rent vs buy in Dubai: a numbers conversation
When buying in Dubai beats renting — and when it does not. Mortgage, service charge, yield and how long you will actually stay.
2026-08-08
Areas · 5 min
Arabian Ranches vs Dubai Hills Estate
Two Emaar family communities compared — villas, townhouses, schools, parks and which one fits which household.
2026-08-06
Areas · 5 min
Dubai Hills Estate: family homes, schools and what stock actually costs
Why families buy in Dubai Hills Estate — parks, golf, schools, townhouses and villas, and how to read the current prices.
2026-08-04
Investment · 5 min
Holiday homes and short-term rentals in Dubai
DTCM holiday-home permits, building rules and why a ‘hotel apartment’ listing is not a licence.
2026-08-01
Areas · 6 min
Palm Jumeirah vs Downtown Dubai: which address to buy
A straight comparison of Palm Jumeirah and Downtown Dubai for buyers — lifestyle, stock, prices, yield and who each address actually suits.
2026-07-28
Areas · 5 min
Living in Business Bay: a local guide from Office 405
Business Bay apartments, canals, commute and what to check before you buy or rent — written from Bay Square Building 8.
2026-07-21
Legal · 6 min
DLD, Oqood and escrow: how Dubai protects off-plan buyers
What a DLD project number, escrow account and Oqood registration actually mean when you buy off-plan in Dubai.
2026-07-15
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