SCENARIO 01 · Income first
Buying Dubai property for rental income.
How would you assess a property when income matters more than a future resale?
- Buyer
- Based overseas
- Priority
- Rental income
- Horizon
- Five years or longer
An overseas buyer wants a property that can be rented after completion of the purchase, with day-to-day management handled locally. They have separate funds for purchase costs and a cash reserve.
THE DECISION PROCESS
Look beyond the listing.
- 01
Start with net income
Compare realistic rent against service charges, management, maintenance, vacancy and any borrowing costs.
- 02
Check the specific building
Review comparable leases, unit condition, service-charge records and the practicalities of management.
- 03
Test a quieter year
Model a lower rent, a vacancy period and an unexpected repair before deciding how much cash to retain.
A POSSIBLE DIRECTION
What the brief points towards.
A ready property would be the first option to investigate for this stated goal. That is a shortlist direction, not a recommendation to buy a particular unit.
Evidence before action.
- Recent, comparable rental evidence
- Actual recurring costs for the building
- Independent inspection and management proposal
- Purchase costs and a separate contingency reserve
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