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1. Article · Sep 12, 2026 · Mario Volpi

   UAE Property: 'How do I know I’m genuinely ready to buy a house and not just talking myself into it?' | The National (opens the original)

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   Question: I've lived in Dubai for more than six years and have always rented because I liked the flexibility. Recently, I've found myself looking at properties to buy almost every weekend, but every time I get close to making a decision, I hesitate. Part of it is because of the regional situation, but I also wonder if I'm simply nervous about taking on a mortgage for the first time. I have enough saved for a deposit; my job is stable and I don't see myself leaving Dubai anytime soon. So, how do

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2. Article · Jul 11, 2026 · Mario Volpi

   UAE Property: 'Is it still worth buying a house in Dubai after more than 15 years of renting?' | The National (opens the original)

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   Question: I've been renting in Dubai for almost 15 years and never really thought buying was an option for me, but now I look back and realise I've probably spent well over Dh1 million ($272,294) on rent. With property prices where they are today, I wonder If I have missed the boat or if it is still worth looking at home ownership? RH, Dubai Answer: This is a question I hear more and more often, particularly from long-term residents who originally came to Dubai for work and never expected to sta

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