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Plain-English guides to distress deals, off-plan resales, residency and financing in the UAE.

8 October 2026

What makes a property a true distress deal?

How to tell a motivated-seller bargain from a marketing discount — and the three numbers we check on every listing.

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Off-plan
1 October 2026
Buying an off-plan resale: payment plans, NOCs and transfer
A step-by-step look at taking over an off-plan unit mid-construction, from developer approval to handover.
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Residency
24 September 2026
Securing a UAE Golden Visa through property
Eligibility, documents and timelines for the 10-year residence visa when you invest in real estate.
5 min readRead article
Market
17 September 2026
Where distress deals show up most in Dubai
From Sobha Hartland to Jumeirah Village Circle — the communities that appear most often in our live listings, and why.
4 min readRead article
Buying guide
10 September 2026
How to verify a discount before you pay a deposit
A five-point checklist to confirm a below-market price is real — and that the unit can actually be transferred.
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Finance
3 September 2026
Cash or mortgage? Financing a distress deal
Why speed matters, how much banks usually lend, and when off-plan purchases need a different plan.
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