Timely intervention to infuse new funding for projects- When the UAE Central Bank removed a key hurdle that had long limited the ability of banks to fund real estate projects, it also made sure to remain flexible to counter risks of an overheating market. Announced in November, the regulation abolished a ceiling on banks’ Read More...

  I want to take out a personal loan. But around five years ago I had some default repayment issue on my credit cards, which all I settled gradually. But now am concerned, will this issue be highlighted in my credit history, which might stop me from getting the loan. Should I check before applying Read More...

My home was appraised at AED 2 Million at the time of purchase. Now am looking for refinance options. But little worried that current property value might be less, what factors I should consider and how to get a rough estimate of the property to apply for refinance.   While considering an appraisal of the Read More...

The Dubai real estate is relatively a mature marketplace and gives an opportunity to build wealth and establish the financial security. The current economic condition offers perhaps the best chance for home buyers and investors to appreciate the long-term cyclical nature of the real estate market.   Deciding whether to buy or lease a home Read More...

    I bought a hotel apartment at Business Bay. Currently, it’s an off plan project and the handover is in 2019. The SPA is being stamped by the developer. I paid Registration fees and 30 percent of the flat amount. Can I know my options to finance remaining amount?     Certainly, the finance Read More...

  There are many ways of investment, which comes in a variety of flavors. Today, most of the people start capitalizing in buying residential real estate simply because they’re more acclimatize to buying a single family residence, which is much simpler and easier to fathom than commercial property. However, the best-upheld way of attaining high Read More...

  Getting onto the real estate is one of the prime decisions one makes in his life and getting a mortgage may seem like an intimidating task, but it’s not that tricky and there are ways you can increase your chances and certainly, it pays to do so prudently. And before committing to a long-term Read More...

I am a single parent and don’t have too much financial expertise. So far I have saved all my savings as FD in a well-known bank in India. Of course the returns on FD are less/slow but at least as per my basic knowledge, it’s safe. Can you guide me how I can invest money Read More...

  This year, let’s have the resolution to have a secure grip on our finances. And let us adopt one new money habit today and drop the one that’s been holding us back. To protect the financial future, one needs to identify bad financial habits and understand the ways to avoid those inaccuracies on a Read More...