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Top 8 Areas to Buy Real Estate in Dubai: A Complete Overview

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Dubai is a sought-after place when foreigners and expats move overseas. With a population that consists of 85% foreigners, property is fairly cheap and rents are high.

If you stay in Dubai long-term, I’d advise you to look around for potential property investments.

However, even if Dubai is fairly small, it’s important that you do research well in advance, to know which areas that suit you the most. Might it be a villa located in a calmer area or a high-rise apartment with a nice water view?

In this article, I list some of the most interesting areas you should have a look at.

1. Downtown Dubai

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If you’re standing right at the bottom of Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest tower, you’re in Downtown Dubai. The area is among the most expensive areas in Dubai, known for its high-rise buildings and upscale community.

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List of Real Estate Agencies in Dubai: An Overview

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Buying real estate in Dubai is straightforward and foreigners can get access to freehold properties in dedicated areas. Looking at real estate agencies, you have many options available and with firms that have catered to foreigners for years.

With that said, it’s not easy to find summarized information about the top agencies, including their history, services, and more. Therefore, I’ve written this article where I list and share the basics about the top agents in Dubai.

Even if we only select reputable agencies, below is a sponsored listing

1. The Property

The Property is one of Dubai’s leading real estate consultancy. They are built by investors, for investors.

Their 360° suite of professional services ensures that their clients have support at every stage of the Dubai real estate journey, from acquisition and portfolio planning to property snagging, handover, and management. Their ethos is simple, and that’s to make the real estate market straightforward, transparent, and professional.

They have a diverse team with a wealth of experience in the market, their specialist and qualified agents each specialize in a specified area in the market.

With excellent industry knowledge, technical expertise, and a commitment to exceptional services, their dedicated team works as one to deliver integrated solutions and services.

The Property Services

  • Property Sales & Leasing
  • Off-Plan Property Sales
  • Luxury Villas & Penthouses
  • Commercial Sales & Leasing
  • Mortgage Solutions
  • Property Snagging & Handover
  • Property Management

Areas Covered

The Property covers all areas in Dubai. And has a large number of listings including townhouses, villas, apartments, and plots. And much more.

Contact Details

tom@theproperty.ae
+971 55 398 0482
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2. Allsopp & Allsopp

Allsopp & Allsopp established in Dubai in 2008, within a decade, they’ve managed to become one of the best real estate agencies.

The company is considered a market leader and had the largest amount of sales in 2017, for example. It ranks as one of the top performers in terms of sales, according to the Dubai Land Department. Continue reading List of Real Estate Agencies in Dubai: An Overview

Buying Property in Bali: The Ultimate Guide

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Bali is one of the most popular resort destinations in the world and is famous for its unique culture and beaches. People from all over the world decide to invest in real estate, or even settle here full-time.

Saying that the Bali property market has performed well in the past decade is an understatement, something we will review later in this article.

However, Indonesia is also notorious for having some of the most unfavorable foreign property ownership regulations in Asia. Before you invest in Bali real estate, you must get your feet wet, learn about local regulations, and work with credible partners.

In this article, we cover the basics when property in Bali.

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Top Real Estate Websites in Hong Kong: An Overview

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Hong Kong has the most expensive and one of the most active real estate markets in the world. Prices have gone through the rough and the average home price is now around USD 1.2 million, which is kind of amazing.

Riding the wave of this growing real estate market, we have seen multiple websites popping up that focus on helping locals. Not only do the portals provide guides and advice, but often list units for sale or rent.

In this article, we take a closer look at the top real estate websites available and what makes each of them unique.

If you have any other recommendations of real estate websites available, feel free to write a comment at the bottom of the article.

1. Squarefoot

real estate portal in Hong Kong is a leading real estate portal in Hong Kong that provides much valuable information to readers that look for real estate in Hong Kong.

Buyer’s guides, first home recommendations, luxury home information, property news, and topics around interior design. Continue reading Top Real Estate Websites in Hong Kong: An Overview

How to Buy Property in Yokohama: The Definitive Guide

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Investors are moving firmly towards the Yokohama property market as Tokyo has gone increasingly expensive over the years.

In fact, Yokohama is an overlooked city that is getting more and more appreciated, not only by locals but also foreigners.

With an increasing population, the demand will stay relatively high, compared to many other cities in Japan.

Before you invest in Yokohama property, you must get your feet wet and learn about the property market and buying regulations for foreigners.

In this article, we share valuable information with property buyers who are interested in the Yokohama real estate market.

Topics covered:

  • The Yokohama Property Market
  • Where should I buy property in Yokohama?
  • Real Estate Agents in Yokohama

The Yokohama property market

Yokohama is the second-largest city in Japan in terms of population, but the most populous in terms of density. Continue reading How to Buy Property in Yokohama: The Definitive Guide

Top China Real Estate Websites: An Overview

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The Chinese are well-known for buying real estate overseas in countries like the US, Australia, Thailand, and the UK, just to mention a few.

Yet, China also has a massive domestic real estate market that has grown remarkably in the past 20 years.

Locals predominantly look for real estate in China, a few foreigners too, primarily for personal reasons.

A question many ask is what the biggest real estate websites in China are. Some believe that Zillor is available in China, which is not.

Instead, you have to turn to local real estate platforms that most foreigners haven’t heard of. In this article, we review the biggest real estate websites in China, explaining what makes them all unique.

1. Fang.com

Fang simply translates to room in Chinese and is one of the leading online real estate platforms. The company focuses on marketing real estate in mainland China and has around 65 offices, covering 658 cities. Continue reading Top China Real Estate Websites: An Overview

Buying a Condo in Phnom Penh: A Beginners Guide

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Phnom Penh is the capital and largest city in Cambodia. You can find most real estate investment opportunities here, no matter if you seek to buy condo units or commercial property.

While the real estate market slowed down during the pandemic, some believe that the market has much growth potentials in the coming decade.

In this article, we review the most important topics on how you can buy real estate in Phnom Penh as a foreigner.

Topics covered:

  • Property Ownership Regulations in Cambodia
  • Best Districts to Buy Condominium Units in Phnom Penh
  • Phnom Penh Real Estate Agents
  • Phnom Penh Real Estate Developers

Property Ownership Regulations in Cambodia

Foreigners can only buy strata-titled real estate on a freehold basis. Strata-titled properties can typically be found in branded condominium projects, and sometimes as commercial shophouses.

The same as for most other Southeast Asian countries, you cannot buy land here as a foreigner. Continue reading Buying a Condo in Phnom Penh: A Beginners Guide

Top China Real Estate Agencies: An Overview

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China has a massive real estate market and locals invest as much as two-thirds of their savings in real estate.

By comparison, US citizens invest around one-third in real estate, diversifying investments in different assets.

Due to its vast size, it’s hard to review China’s real estate market as a whole. Instead, many analysts review markets by cities and clusters.

While Shanghai has experienced a significantly overheated real estate market, cities like Wuhan have been promising.

If you’re a foreigner and plan to invest in Chinese real estate, you will most likely work with a local real estate agent.

While there are plenty of multinationals available, you can also find many small-sized agents.

In this article, we primarily review larger companies that help foreign investors with procurements of commercial and residential property. But, we will also review smaller agencies that can be suitable for individual buyers.

1. Savills China

Savills is one of the biggest real estate companies worldwide, having offices in most Asian countries. With 18 offices and more than 9,000 professionals in China, it deserves a top spot in this article. Continue reading Top China Real Estate Agencies: An Overview

How to Buy Land in China: A Complete Guide

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China is the fourth-biggest country in terms of land area, only behind Russia, Canada, and the US.

The country stretches all the way from Kazakhstan to the East China Sea, having everything from desserts, jungles, snow-covered mountains, and vast grass fields.

Over the years, land prices have increased significantly in the bigger cities and since China’s industrialization took off.

Through tendering programs, the government has allocated land plots to large-sized developers and conglomerates to build everything from residential complexes to factories.

Investing in land can indeed be lucrative, but it’s also a challenging task due to complex ownership regulations.

In this article, we will review the basics of how you can profit from China’s real estate market and if it’s even possible to buy land. Let’s get started.

Topics covered:

  • Can foreigners buy land in China?
  • Buying Land Through a Company
  • Property Taxes
  • FAQ

Can foreigners buy land in China?

Few Asian countries allow foreign land ownership and China is not an exception. Japan, Korea, Malaysia, and Taiwan are the only options available. Some people count Singapore, and you can actually buy land here. Continue reading How to Buy Land in China: A Complete Guide

Buying Property in Penang: The Definitive Guide

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Malaysia was the only country that qualified into the list “the best countries to retire in as a foreigner”, made by Forbes.

When foreign property buyers look for real estate in Malaysia, Penang is one of the prime options. Here, you have access to newly built condominiums, as well as villas.

Property prices are significantly lower than the major cities in Australia, Mainland China, but also in Singapore and Hong Kong.

Before you buy property in Penang, it’s important that you get your feet wet and learn about local buying regulations, where to buy property, and more.

Topics covered in this article:

  • Minimum Property Investment Requirements in Penang
  • Where should I buy property in Penang?
  • Penang Real Estate Agents

Minimum Property Investment Requirements in Penang

The Malaysian Government has introduced minimum investment requirements as protective measures to protect local property buyers.

As described in my separate article about buying property in Malaysia, foreigners need to pay a minimum amount that differs between states. Continue reading Buying Property in Penang: The Definitive Guide