Amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty affecting consumer sentiment, strong fundamentals still support positive, albeit more measured, growth in the sales and rental segments of the UAE’s housing market, with Abu Dhabi maintaining a stronger momentum than Dubai. This extended overview from Global Property Guide covers key aspects of the housing market in the United Arab Emirates
This table shows gross average rental yields for 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom residential properties in different countries across more than 80 countries. Yields are calculated using median property prices and rental rates, sourced from local real estate listings. The dataset is updated biannually. Click the country percentage to explore detailed rental yield data by city
Halifax describes the current housing market as resilient, while Rightmove states that activity overall remains surprisingly confident despite uncertainty around global events and rising costs for many households. But new research from property portals suggests sellers may need to rethink their pricing expectations. Buyer choice is currently at its highest level for this time of
There was no home report or energy rating certificate, but it has had “strong pre-sale interest”. However auctioneers at Online Property Auction Group were surprised when the property attracted 45 bids on Wednesday, pushing the final price “beyond expectations”. (Image: Online Property Auction Group) The four-to-five-bedroom home had a guide price of £145,000 and a
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Proposals from Labour leadership candidates could impact property investment and mortgage rates, according to analysis from Knight Frank, as the contest to replace the party leader intensifies. Andy Burnham has supported proposals for an additional council tax levy on overseas owners of homes valued above £2 million, while Wes Streeting has advocated aligning Capital Gains
Property taxes often feel high because they’re based on a home’s market value, which usually increases over time. Local governments calculate these taxes by applying a tax rate to the assessed value, and many homeowners believe their bills don’t reflect the property’s true worth. Reviewing your assessment for errors and understanding how the bill is
Enquiries rise 327% as Middle East investors looks for alternatives The conflict in the Middle East and the closure of EU rivals’ residency programmes mean that global property investors are increasingly attracted to Cyprus, according to Helen Mercer-Jones, managing director of investment firm ERE Property. She said that internationally mobile entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals holding
12:01 AM, 26th May 2026, 1 day ago 1 Landlords facing heavier compliance duties under the Renters’ Rights Act are expected to drive further demand for professional property management. Rushbrook & Rathbone says the property management sector is already expanding, with the number of operational businesses rising by 2.8% over the past year. Its analysis
You might have noticed that the property lobby is having a meltdown. You can almost set your watch to it. The moment anyone suggests winding back investor tax breaks, the same talking points come flooding out. Rents will skyrocket. Investors will flee. The market will collapse. Renters will suffer. There’s just one problem: renters are