Oct
15
Buying Coastal Property in Ras Al Khaimah: Salt Air, Humidity and Maintenance Checks
What salt air, humidity and sun do to coastal homes in Ras Al Khaimah, and the checks and questions for buyers before they commit.
Insights
Oct
15
Mountain, Beach or City: How to Choose Where to Live in Ras Al Khaimah
Coast, city or Jebel Jais foothills? Compare Ras Al Khaimah living settings, the trade-offs that matter and a simple method to shortlist are...
Oct
14
Where Can Foreigners Buy in Ras Al Khaimah? Freehold Areas and What to Check
Where foreigners can buy in Ras Al Khaimah, how to confirm a property is open to foreign freehold ownership, and what to ask before paying a...
Oct
13
The Full Cost of Buying Property Abroad: A Budget Checklist for Dubai, London, Doha and Mumbai
A budget checklist for buying property abroad: transfer taxes, fees, financing, currency, running costs and exit costs in Dubai, London, Doh...
Oct
12
Gross vs Net Rental Yield: How to Calculate It Before You Buy
Gross yield uses rent over price; net yield subtracts costs and empty months. See a worked example and how to compare listings fairly.
Oct
9
How to Read a Property Listing: What to Check Before You Enquire
Learn to read a property listing section by section and what to ask the agent before you enquire, viewing or paying anything.
Oct
8
Price per Square Foot vs Square Metre: How to Compare Property Across Cities
Convert price per square foot and square metre, avoid area-definition traps and compare Dubai, London, Mumbai and Doha property fairly.
Oct
7
Renting in Ras Al Khaimah: How Tenancy Registration Works (and Why It Is Not Ejari)
How tenancy registration works in Ras Al Khaimah, why Ejari is Dubai-only, and the checks to make on contracts, deposits and ownership.
Oct
7
How to Verify a Property Listing Before You Pay a Deposit: A Practical Checklist
A practical checklist to verify a property listing, agent, owner and payment route before paying any deposit in Dubai, Qatar, the UK or Indi...