4 Ways Real Estate Is Less Volatile Than Stocks

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If you’ve spent time searching for the best potential investment opportunity, there’s no doubt that you’ve encountered the term ‘volatility’. For the most part, volatility is a measure that should be carefully considered when it comes to investing. For this reason, investors entering the investment game often ask, “Which asset classes are the least volatile?” […]

Fractional Investments: What Are They And How Do They Work?

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When it comes to investing in real estate, the barrier of entry for investors can be challenging. However, as investment avenues expand by the day, fractional investments are becoming a popular way to get on the property ladder. But, what are fractional investments in a broader sense? And how do they work? In this blog, […]

Gold Vs. Real Estate: Which Is A Better Investment?

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It’s safe to say that investors these days are navigating a turbulent global economy, one that is still yet to fully recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. Not to mention, inflation is at a record high, adversely impacting the performance of traditional assets, like stocks, bonds, and cash, and, in turn, investment portfolios. That’s where tangible, […]

4 Simple Ways to Protect Your Finances From Inflation

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Believe it or not, monsters under the bed have got nothing on raging inflation! Like the true beast it is, inflation lowers the standard of living, eats into your earnings, and reduces the purchasing power of your hard-earned money. At present, UAE residents are certainly feeling the pinch of the global cost-of-living crisis as fuel […]

Ready Vs. Off-Plan Properties: Why Invest in Ready?

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Many investors often wonder whether to opt for ready or off-plan properties. Over the years, we’ve seen demand for each swing either way depending on market trends. While each property type certainly has its pros and cons, 2021 saw a stronger appetite for ready properties in Dubai, constituting 68% of real estate transactions according to […]

Getting Rich Quick: Viable Concept or Alluring Myth?

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We all have dreams of getting rich quickly, right? It’s a common aspiration that we all share – getting rich by, ideally, doing absolutely nothing. That way, all our problems would vanish into thin air and everything would be perfect. Truth is, getting rich quickly is like losing 25 kilograms in a day – it […]