Knowledge Base
What we have learned in practice, from the Emirates to London and from residency applications to the title deed. Written by the advisers who handle the transactions, not by a content team.
Market insight
Aldar reported more than AED 5 billion in sales after launching Talay and Yas Riva Reserve. The figure is combined, and the split was never published.
October 8, 20268 min read
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October 10, 20268 min read
Yas Island recorded more than 38 million visits in 2024 and apartment prices rose about 18 per cent to June 2026. What the published data supports.
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September 27, 202611 min read
Borrowing in Dubai does not just cost interest. The Land Department wants two million dirhams paid, not owed, and a loan pushes that threshold up.
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September 27, 20269 min read
At 75 per cent borrowing, the average London flat misses the rental cover test by about 113 pounds a month. The rate is not the problem. The rent is.
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September 27, 20267 min read
Greece has announced a five-fold rise in transfer tax for buyers from outside the EU and EEA. It is not law yet, and the date given is 1 July 2027.
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September 27, 20267 min read
Portugal changed its citizenship law in May 2026, not its golden visa. The investment routes are untouched. The wait for a passport doubled.
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September 26, 20267 min read
Dubai's score on the UBS bubble index rose to 1.16. Real prices barely moved over the year; what changed was rent. That distinction is the whole story.
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September 21, 20267 min read
Emaar has proposed an extra AED 4.4 billion payout, subject to shareholder approval. The more useful question is what lets a developer afford one at all.
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September 21, 20268 min read
Abu Dhabi has widened who may run a licensed holiday home, and tightened what every listing has to show. Here is what changed and what it asks of you.
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September 16, 202611 min read
Dubai publishes two residence routes for property buyers. The two year one costs more in fees than the ten year one. The thresholds explain why.
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September 15, 20267 min read
Dubai's average sales price was AED 1,636 per square foot in August 2026, down 1.7 percent on the year. It is the first annual fall since February 2021.
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September 15, 20267 min read
Dubai gained about 332,000 residents in a single year. Its own 2040 master plan assumed roughly a quarter of that pace. That gap is the real story.
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September 2, 202611 min read
Discover essential tips for buying property in Dubai, from understanding ownership rules to evaluating market trends. Maximize your property investment in this vibrant city with expert advice.
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September 1, 20263 min read
Thanks to Türkiye's digital title deed services and power of attorney procedures, buyers abroad can carry out many stages of the property purchase process remotely: from reviewing listings online to completing the title deed transfer through an authorised representative.
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