Dubai

There’s no doubt that investing in property is a smart move, especially as property is a valuable commodity and is backed by extremely promising data relating to future price rises, not to mention recent price rises which existing investors have already enjoyed. However, all investors must consider the location of any property they wish to purchase. Specifically, how the location will appeal to...

With the number of ex-pats seeking homes in Dubai rising investors might be wondering why are Europeans moving to the UAE?  Disillusioned by the work-life balance on offer in their home country, or perhaps a country where they reside currently, individuals and families are seeking a greater quality of life.  Dubai offers a luxury lifestyle in a tax haven, where the weather is near perfect...

Now that we’re in a new year, your attention has probably turned to what’s next for your investment portfolio, especially when it comes to tangible investments such as property. For some of you reading, you might actually be looking to make your first big investment in property altogether, or looking to build on the success you’ve had in the UK buy-to-let market. Either way, putting your money in...

Seasoned real estate experts, Thirlmere Deacon consider what’s ahead for the UK property market in 2022.   In 2021, the country’s property market has excelled considerably with £473 billion worth of property expected to be sold before 31st December 2021, £95 billion more than the value of sales in 2020*. What does this busy year mean for 2022? And is now a good time to buy? Whilst homebuyers...

As an investor, you have a natural inclination to want to know what any potential opportunity could offer your portfolio. With property, one of the biggest focuses is on the rental yield, since the figure that can be achieved will have an impact on your return on investment, especially in the immediate vicinity.  Over the long term, the appreciation in the property’s value is also going to be a core...

There is perhaps not a more exciting prospect for investors than purchasing property overseas. With the option of living in the location permanently or enjoying a steady return on your investment through renting the property out, there’s a lot of ways the purchase could benefit your portfolio, not to mention your lifestyle too depending on the location you choose.  This is especially the case in a...

As a property investor, it pays to stay privy to the most renowned developers in the city you are interested in.  In today’s post, we are turning our attention to Dubai, which is one of our key investor locations here at Thirlmere Deacon, so much so that we have an office based in Dubai to serve our clients interested in investing here.  But when it comes to the movers and shakers of the...

Like many countries in the world, the UAE has strict visa requirements that tourists or those looking to stay in the country on a more permanent basis need to adhere to. The UAE happens to be one of our main investor locations here at Thirlmere Deacon, as we have an office out in Dubai. We’re always keen to help investors learn everything they need to know about the location of their asset so that...

The short answer – Yes, foreigners can buy property in Zanzibar. As of March 2018, foreign investors were able to buy offshore property on the beautiful Tanzanian archipelago of Zanzibar. How to buy property in Zanzibar Understanding property ownership in Zanzibar can help when considering investing, here’s how it works:  Long Lease Ownership – Property in Zanzibar is usually sold with a...

Zanzibar is fast becoming one of the world’s hottest investment locations. Its popularity as a travel destination continues to grow, it remains to be a key trading hub and there are now several impressive developments for investors seeking to catch a market that is ripe for investment. About Zanzibar Located just off the coast of East Africa in the Indian Ocean, Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous region...