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Payment Plans
Off plan payment plans generally require an initial down payment usually between 10 percent and 20 percent plus a 4 percent registration fee to the Land Department. The remaining amount is…
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Corner units are townhouses situated at the end of a row usually featuring a larger plot size with extra garden space on the side and windows on three sides for more light. Middle units are…
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Investing in buildings with very small floor plans and high density carries the risk of lower resale value in the future. End users generally prefer spacious units with good lighting and pr…
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Dubai is experiencing aggressive population growth fueled by government initiatives to attract talent and businesses. With the population crossing 4 million and targets set for 5.8 million…
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Rising global costs for raw materials like steel and cement directly impact property prices. As it becomes more expensive for developers to build new projects they must increase launch pric…
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While holiday homes can generate high returns they work best in tourist heavy areas like Downtown or Marina. Converting a property in a strictly residential family community into a holiday…
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Some developers offer a 1 percent monthly payment plan which breaks down a large portion of the property price into manageable monthly installments during construction. For example after th…
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In the Dubai market context a townhouse typically refers to a property that shares one or both side walls with a neighbor often called attached villas. A standalone villa generally has no s…
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In the Dubai market specifically among Arab and South Asian families there is a strong cultural preference for closed kitchens to keep cooking odors separate from the living area. Propertie…
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The Client Information Form (CIF) is the document used to register a buyer's identity and requirements after unit allocation.
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Modern master communities are designed to be self sustaining destinations. Damac Islands specifically is marketed with a resort style theme featuring water lagoons beaches and island aesthe…
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Snagging is the final inspection to identify defects after the building is 100% finished but before the final handover form is signed.
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