Price Trends2020
The Home Office Becomes a Must-Have
Remote working has made a dedicated workspace essential for many. How home office needs are influencing searches, layouts and value.
May 9, 20203 min read
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Regulatory Update2020
Life at Home Changes What Buyers Want
With movement restricted, residents are spending far more time at home. How the experience is changing priorities around space, light and outdoor areas.
April 7, 20203 min read
Area Guide2020
Why Villas Are Outperforming Apartments
Family villas in established communities are seeing firmer demand than apartments. The reasons behind the gap and what it means for buyers.
March 5, 20203 min read
Developer Spotlight2020
Early Signs of a Turnaround in Dubai Property
Transactions have picked up and prices are steadier in key communities. The evidence for a turnaround, and the new uncertainty from the outbreak in China.
February 3, 20203 min read
Luxury Living2020
Dubai Property in 2020: The Expo Year Begins
The year of Expo 2020 has arrived. What the event could mean for the market, the supply challenge that remains and the risks to keep in view.
January 1, 20203 min read
Investment Strategy2019
Living Near a Good School: The Effect on Value
For families, being near a good school can matter more than any other feature. How school proximity affects demand, rents and prices.
November 21, 20193 min read
Market Analysis2019
Paying for Lifestyle: Is the Premium Worth It?
Homes near beaches, parks, golf courses and walkable districts cost more. When the lifestyle premium is justified and when it is not.
October 19, 20193 min read
Lifestyle2019
Which Communities Hold Value Best?
Not every community has been affected equally by the soft market. The common traits of areas that hold their value and how to spot them.
September 17, 20193 min read
Architecture2019
Rental Yields Hold Steady as Prices Ease
Prices and rents have both softened, leaving yields broadly stable. Where yields are most attractive and how to protect income in a soft market.
August 15, 20193 min read
Global Wealth2019
Why More Buyers Prefer Ready Homes
With off-plan supply high, many buyers are choosing completed homes they can see and use immediately. The advantages of ready property today.
July 13, 20193 min read
Price Trends2019
Payment Plans at Their Most Flexible
Deposits as low as 5% and plans stretching years past handover are common. How to use flexible plans wisely and the risks of over-commitment.
June 11, 20193 min read
Regulatory Update2019
Developers Compete Hard for Buyers
With many launches and soft demand, developers are competing on price, terms and incentives. How buyers can benefit without taking on extra risk.
May 9, 20193 min read