Sunday, November 09, 2008

Relocating To Dubai

Every year, Dubai sees an overwhelming 200,000 plus surge in the numbers of its residents. Most of these newcomers relocate mostly for employment and business reasons. More often than not, the movers are abetted by their employers in taking up a suitable residence and accommodation.

But first things first. For getting entry to Dubai, you’ll need a visa if you’re not a national of one of the GCC countries. A visitor’s visa is usually granted without much hassle to a majority of nationalities. The validity of this visa is 60 days that can be extended up to 30 days for a nominal fee.

However, if you plan to move to Dubai on a permanent basis, you will require a residency visa. If your relocation is for employment purpose, your employer may sponsor your permanent visa. In other cases, your residency visa can be sponsored by any of your family members who stays in Dubai as a permanent resident. Another great option for the well-off ones is to purchase Dubai Property because property ownership will enable the proprietor to apply for the residency.

Another concern all the relocating people may have is the cost of living in Dubai. Being a Persian Gulf relocation hotspot, the cost of living in Dubai is still quite low as compared to its western European counterparts such as Bulgaria, Belize and France. Everything from housing, food, clothing, electronics, utilities, transportation etc is still within reach of the average earner in Dubai. So a decent lifestyle in Dubai has not yet become unattainable if not very cost-effective for most of the residents.

Wednesday, June 04, 2008

Serviced Apartments – The First Choice of Business Travelers

A serviced apartment is a type of furnished, self-contained apartment designed for short-term stays. Serviced apartments usually come equipped with amenities that can be found in a usual home, such as a refrigerator, microwave, cutlery, washer/dryer, TV, and internet access.
Dubai apartments are increasingly becoming popular among business travelers in the UAE, partly because hotel rooms are in very short supply. Serviced apartments are increasingly hosting guests who are staying for shorter periods because they are unable to find rooms somewhere else. The room shortage is also bolstering prices for serviced apartments.
Another major cause why serviced flats are gaining popularity is that they offer the comfortable feel of an apartment. Serviced apartments also provide good value, as guests are getting a suite for the cost of a hotel room. Besides the benefit of paying a lesser room rate, customers can also save money by making their own meals.

Thursday, May 01, 2008

The Single Most Effective Way To Finding Your Dream Home - In Singapore

Finding a home can be a daunting task. With so many locations, so many sellers, so many policies and regulations, it can feel like attempting to strike the lottery. Well, you don't have to settle for anything that comes along; neither does it have to feel like looking for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. You can get the home that you've been dreaming of if you do one simple thing: First, find a reliable Dubai property agent.

Wait, before you laugh off this advice, consider that this is not as hard as you may think-after all, you are not trying to find a reliable lawyer or politician! Finding a reliable property agent is not that difficult and I will show you how to do this. Don't underestimate how helpful a reliable real estate property agent can be in locating your dream home within your budget.

A reliable agent will save you time, money and effort. With his networks and contacts, he should be able to acquire several reasonable properties for you to choose from. This saves you the time and effort without having to look through the newspapers, property listings, visiting sellers and their agents, and driving around to various open house viewings. A reliable agent's experience in the industry, emotional detachment from the purchase which allows for clear analytical comparisons, and their confidence in price negotiation add up to being a valuable ally in your search for your dream home.

So, if you are thinking of looking for your dream home, start the process by looking for a reliable agent with the tips I have given you. They will save you the hassle and stress. If you look hard for a reliable agent, you will find a reliable agent that would look hard for your dream home.

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

The Biggest Mistake I Made When Starting Off In My Real Estate Business

When I was new to the real estate business I of course made mistakes. Everybody does. Even though I often make small mistakes, nothing compares to this most important one I was making over and over again.

The biggest error that I made was not figuring out how to bring in cash for the short term that would keep me leaving for the long term. I'm certain that everyone knows how luxurious preliminary a real estate business can be. Not only do you have to have money to get into the business you have to have money to take you for months (sometimes) before you get any business.

Fortunately for me I got a pair of deals done right away that kept me in business and out of the poor house. After that big mistake of advertising I knew that I would have to come up with a better solution if I was to stay in the business and also to be able to produce my business.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Why Is The Real Estate Market Failing & How Can I Survive?

A basic need that every human being wishes to complete is that of protection. Most middle class families dream of owning their own house. In this circumstance it becomes essential to understand why people are suddenly not very keen on investing in real property. One of the many concerns over the past few months in most countries is the deteriorating real estate market.

A primary cause why the real estate market is going down could be due to the demand-supply disparity. Maybe people are realizing that it may not be value it to put all their life savings in a little piece of land which may give way them no benefits in the long run. There are also presently so many houses that have been sold off by speculators; these speculators are people who bought property without having an total need for it, thinking that the land rates would continue to spiral upwards. What these speculators also did is that they took a loan for more than the actual price of the realty contributing to the overpricing of the land. The appraiser thus goes in for the inflated price.

Monday, January 21, 2008

How to Make 16% - 32% on Tax Liens

Make 16-32% on your money Buying Tax liens from the soothe of your home.

Most populace teaching Tax Lien Investing or in fact doing the investing consider that the only way to find a Tax Lien is by going to the real auction in person and bid. This is motionless the usual process for most counties but what most people don't know is a little concealed clandestine which allows anyone to get them from the soothe of your own home.

You as an saver can now buy these property liens outside of the auction at the highest interest rate available. All you need to do is ask for the most recent list of "Over the counter Tax liens from the county. If it is not obtainable online, the county often can mail you a CD for a nominal charge or send you the actual list (you might not want to do that in a large county, because the county often charges $0.50 per page for the actual paper list.