Real Estate

Contemplating purchasing a home in the UAE but don’t quite know where to begin? Here are a few pointers that might help clear your decision-making path. Perhaps the first question that comes to mind is timing. A quick look at the 2022 record-breaking sales of residential properties in the UAE will clearly illustrate that the real estate sector is enjoying stellar success. 2022 has been an especially...

Can’t quite decide whether to rent or buy a house in the UAE? Do you see renting as throwing away your money or allowing you flexibility? Or do you see purchasing as a huge risk or a worthwhile investment? There is always merit in looking at both sides of the situation to see what factors will benefit you most. Renting a property The first consideration for opting for a rental versus purchasing a...

When we think of the UAE, what comes to mind immediately are dizzying skyscrapers, exciting nightlife and spectacular homes. It’s the business hub where global entrepreneurs come together for work and play. It’s the place where tourists who crave glamorous vacations converge. Could this be the spot where you will establish your future home?  Let’s explore.The steady rise in property investmentThe...

Last year was a record breaking year for Portugal’s real estate market. In 2022 home prices had their biggest annual increase in over three decades, as reported by Bloomberg. An increase 0f 18.7% was recorded for 2022 . This represents the biggest increase since 1991. Foreign buyers have been driving the prices of real estate properties in Portugal. They have been coming in droves to Portugal that have...

Tourism in the UAE was at an all time high in 2022. Last year Dubai received 14.36 million international overnight visitors, a growth of 97% from the 7.28 million in 2021, according to the latest data from Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). Dubai exceeded the expectations on both global and regional barometers of recovery. Tourist arrivals in 2022 reached 86% of pre-pandemic numbers. His...

A golden visa can be defined as a citizenship or residency program that allows individuals and their families from different countries to live, work and study in another country for a substantial investment or donation to the latter's economy.  The golden visa allows applicants to get a residency permit or even a citizenship depending on the country.  Most countries offer the golden visa to invite...

What is it for, who can get and why do you need it…The Overseas Citizenship of India, also known as the OCI card, is a form of permanent residency granted to people of Indian origin and their spouses, allowing them to live and work in India indefinitely. According to the Indian Ministry of Affairs, this is "in response to persistent demands for ‘dual citizenship’, particularly from the diaspora in...

Each year, the number of wealthy individuals seeking to acquire a second citizenship grows. Most often, the lure of a second citizenship stems from the desire to seek a better environment, some for business, others for personal reasons. Many consider second citizenship their ultimate Plan B, their best strategy for securing their future. They seek the best opportunities their wealth can buy them, not just...

Think of endless summer days surrounded by breath-taking landscapes and that Mediterranean breeze.  How about luxuriating in a seaside villa or coming home to a posh apartment after a day of shopping?  That’s living the great life in Greece, in a nutshell. And why not? Greece has always been on the radar of the global travel-seeking crowd, being famous for its stunning sceneries, fantastic cuisine,...

In 2015 the United Nations General Assembly put forward the sustainable development goals agenda aimed to be achieved by 2030. It comprises 17 interconnected Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs designed for a better and more sustainable future. The UAE is among the countries that have adapted the SDGs as part of their vision and strategies for the future. The UAE’s focus is SDGs that “enable access...