Sunday, January 18, 2009

Why Invest in Real Estate?

A successful property investor would have a hundred answers to this question, but in this article we’ll glean only some major pros of real estate investment in the world’s prominent property markets. We’ll also see how a wise timely decision can make you rest upon your laurels and enjoy handsome regular incomes while staying in the comfort of your home.


Many see the current global financial crisis and the ‘failing’ property markets in the negative light and avoid taking risk of investing in property at this point of time. It’s true that property buyers and investors globally have reservations about putting their money into property and their concerns are quite understandable. But when we compare real estate investment with other forms of investment, we find that even in the present critical situation, property remains is one of the most lucrative businesses. Property markets are falsely being dubbed as ‘failing’, only they are not performing as good as they did a few months back.


There are many reasons why investment in property is still one of the safest investments, but the primary one is the population growth. World’s major property markets such as, UAE, Turkey, Italy, and Brazil etc, remaining immune to the current financial slump, are faring remarkably well and continue to thrive, though at a slower pace than before. These property markets are either financial or tourism centers and population in there is constantly on a rapid surge. Expatriates and tourists in these property hubs constitute a substantial portion of the total populace and are a key cause of the rising demand for property. As all these real estate centers are extremely business-friendly with a few even offering a tax-free environment, those who want to set up their business and also those in search of better employment opportunities gravitate to these countries.


This foreign influx in the shape of businessmen, job searchers, and tourists plays a major part in keeping the property business thriving. Demand for all types of residential and commercial property can only be seen going higher unaffected by the fall that other industries are currently facing. Buying the property, either for self use, or to rent out or resell, is still a safe investment and can bring the owner high margins of profits in a short period of time. Though the slowdown in real estate sector is undeniable, the situation may be a blessing in disguise for the investors and general buyers. As the property prices have lowered, it’s high time for them to invest in property and enjoy the ownership of a property and the fruits it can bear in the near future.

Saturday, January 17, 2009

Investment in Dubai Short Term Rental

Renting out a personal property as a holiday home in Dubai has become as much of a trend as it is in other major tourist destinations of the world like France, Italy and Spain etc. Renting out your property on short-term basis gives you a chance to utilize it for your personal use at any time of the year. A decent real estate in Dubai such as home, apartment, villa or resort can be your second home away from home where you can take respite from the routine life and relax. Owner of a Dubai property can get the best use of it by renting it out on short-term basis for handsome rental yields, and can also use it for personal stays and vacations.

Dubai is one city that’s rapidly stretching its limits but the space still appears to be shrinking given the multiplying population. People from all over the world head for Dubai in search of better career prospects. Moreover, the city flaunts a very appealing outlook which attracts throngs of tourists and holidaymakers globally. So it’s the expat population and tourists who need properties for short term rental most. Dubai being the financial centre of the world is also home to some major businesses and hosts a multitude of seminars, conferences and corporate level meetings on a regular basis. These frequent corporate activities also create a heightened demand for short-term rental properties in Dubai.
In Dubai, there is a wide array of properties available for short-term rental and their costs vary according to location, type and size. High-end Dubai short-term rental properties include Dubai hotel apartments, furnished and serviced apartments, and obviously, seven and five star hotel rooms and suites. Serviced apartments in Dubai are also very popular for short stays where the occupant can enjoy the luxury, comfort and services of a hotel at a lesser price. For families on a short stay, Dubai self catering apartments are a popular choice providing the occupants the comfort of home.

A common option for all visitors to the city is Dubai apartments rental. Whether you are on a short or long trip, or even if you are a permanent resident of Dubai, apartment rental is one of the most popular options among all classes. For tourists and holidaymakers, Dubai holiday homes are an ideal choice besides holiday apartments and holiday villas in Dubai.
Investment in Dubai short term rental real estate can bring you very high returns in the shape of rental yields besides continuous appreciation of your property’s face value. The time is ripe to invest in Dubai short term rental and start enjoying the handsome profits immediately.

Thursday, January 01, 2009

Apartments in Dubai - Ideal Place to Stay

The number of people visiting Dubai is not little. Each year millions of people visit Dubai for sporting, business and fun activities. Low crime rate and secure government and favorable climate adds one more reason in the pool for people who have interest in buying Dubai properties. Furthermore, governmental policies like tax free goods which ranges from jewelry to cars, makes Dubai a popular center among visitors. Even, people who have a preference to stay in apartments Dubai, it is quite cheap when compared to hotels and also lets you to experience and enjoy the local life as you can see how native Dubai citizens live. During festivals, malls are always swamped with people as there is huge craze in people to visit and shop in Dubai in festive season and the proportion of people who visit Dubai increases every year. So, you ought not to hesitate to invest in Dubai properties if you are looking forward for it.

One can evaluate the popularity of Dubai as one of most wanted tourist destination for people by the fact that at present every giant builder from the world has a chain of hotels in Dubai. Still this is not enough to accommodate the present needs, thus there has been surge in apartments, Dubai properties in last few years.

If you are looking for living in Dubai and thinking of apartments, Dubai apartments are available in two ways: One is to get an apartment on rent or one can buy an apartment permanently. If you are on short stay in Dubai , you have a wide range of options ranging from apartments, villas, hotels according to your budget and stay requirements. But it is always prudent to get a rented apartment in Dubai rather than going for hotel if you are going for a long period as it always prove cheaper.