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Abu Dhabi property financing: down payment, mortgage and payment plans explained

Down payment, bank mortgage, developer payment plan: how a foreign buyer can finance property in Abu Dhabi. A worked example in Al Bahyah follows the deal from the deposit through to rental income.

6 October 2026

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Abu Dhabi Mortgage for Non-Residents: Requirements and Down Payment

Non-residents can borrow to buy in Abu Dhabi, up to a loan-to-value cap set by the UAE Central Bank. Here is the down payment to plan for, a costed example on Yas Island, and the pitfalls that sink an application.

2 October 2026

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Abu Dhabi property investment mistakes: five costly traps, by the numbers

Past gains, deceptively low prices, prestige paid per square foot, gross yield mistaken for income, a Golden Visa missed by a whisker: five costly mistakes, district by district, with Bayut data and the official rules.

2 October 2026

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Payment plans in Abu Dhabi: paying for an off-plan property in stages

A developer payment plan lets you pay for an off-plan property in several instalments up to handover. This guide explains how it works, applies it to a real Reem Island project and lists the pitfalls to avoid before signing.

2 October 2026

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Buy-to-let or resale in Dubai: which strategy fits you

Two opposing logics, one 0% tax market: collect steady rent or capture appreciation. Here's how to decide by your horizon and profile.

15 September 2026

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When to Sell Your Dubai Property: Timing the Right Exit

No magic date, but signals to cross-check: appreciation captured, district cycle, Golden Visa threshold and exit costs. Here's how to read the right moment to sell.

12 September 2026

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Capital Gains in Dubai: Which Areas Appreciate Most

Where value has risen most in Dubai over five years, and why: emerging areas, premium addresses and property types, backed by Bayut figures.

5 September 2026

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Reselling off-plan property in Dubai: how it works

Selling an off-plan property before handover happens in six steps, from the eligibility check to the DLD transfer. Here is the assignment process, with figures and fees.

29 August 2026

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Selling Property in Dubai: Capital Gains and Process

Reselling a property in Dubai follows six precise steps, from valuation to DLD transfer — and the individual's capital gain stays 100% tax-exempt.

22 August 2026

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Buy-to-Sell Strategies in Dubai: Turning a Profit

Buying to resell in Dubai means thinking net of costs: here are the three profit levers, a worked example, and the pitfalls that wipe out a gain made too soon.

16 August 2026

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Cash or Mortgage to Invest in Dubai: Which Strategy

Paying cash maximises the yield you collect; borrowing multiplies your capital. The right choice depends on your capital, your status and your horizon.

11 August 2026

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Mistakes to Avoid When Investing in Dubai Property

The mistakes that cost you dearly when investing in Dubai: forgotten fees, misread yields, neglected residence tax. Each one costed with market data.

6 August 2026

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Off-plan vs ready-to-move in Dubai: which suits your profile

Two opposing logics: pay in instalments for a unit due later to chase capital growth, or buy something rentable right now. We compare them criterion by criterion.

4 August 2026

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Non-Resident Mortgage in Dubai: What LTV and Down Payment

A non-resident typically borrows 50 to 75% of the price in Dubai. This guide sets out the real LTV, the bank conditions and the cash budget to plan for.

31 July 2026

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Financing a Dubai Property Purchase: Mortgages and Down Payment for Non-Residents

A non-resident finances in practice 50 to 75% of a Dubai property: here's the down payment to plan for, the fees to cover in cash and how the mortgage works.

22 July 2026