Gross vs Net Yield: What’s the difference?

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We get asked about this all the time! What’s the difference between Gross and Net Yield? It’s a valid question, with two distinct answers. Let’s break it down. First, let’s start with Gross Yield. Gross Yield is what you earn each year on your investment before any expenses or deductions are taken out. Simple enough, […]

6 Ways to Value A Property in the UAE

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There’s an old saying that the value of something is only worth what people are willing to pay for it. In the age of NFTs, where pictures of randomly generated apes sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars, you can argue that it’s still the case. However, in the real estate industry, that’s partially true. […]

What are Dubai’s property market best performing areas for apartments in 2021?

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2021 has been an incredible year for property investment in Dubai. Many have called it the best year for property investment since the previous bull market. Over the past 12 months, the Dubai property market witnessed an incredible boom in transactions and capital appreciation, and that momentum looks to continue well into 2022 and beyond. […]

SmartCrowd’s Strategy for Maximizing Returns

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Exactly a week ago, SmartCrowd shared a poll on Linkedin asking users to rate which factor influences their decision the most when choosing an investment platform. Almost 80% of them chose “Returns”. To be frank, I wasn’t surprised and you shouldn’t be either. In the end, we all want what brings a bigger bang for […]

Why Tourists Stay in Dubai Marina Holiday Homes

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There are very few places in the world that personify luxury and leisure. Dubai is quite obviously near, if not the top, of that list. Tourists from around the world arrive in the ‘City of Gold’ every day to experience the glitz and glamour the city promises – and leave completely satisfied.  One of the […]

Holiday Homes Dubai: A Promising Market

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If I were to choose the ideal holiday home destination, I’d definitely go for Dubai! Now that may surprise you, especially knowing this is coming from someone who already lives in the UAE. But seriously?! Where else would you go right now? Paris? New York? Way too expensive and cold. Let alone the major factor […]