Buying in Abu Dhabi: from your brief to the documents
Define the home, the total commitment and the checks you need before you turn a shortlist into a purchase.
Abu Dhabi property guides
Understand the purchase, ownership and location questions before choosing a property.
16 guides
Selling your property: prepare the facts before the launch
A useful sales brief connects your timing, the property information and the terms you would be willing to accept.
Choosing an Abu Dhabi community around your daily life
A community name is a starting point. The building, route to work, daily facilities and residence layout shape the experience.
Property and Golden Residency: check eligibility before buying
Property ownership and residence eligibility are separate decisions. Use the official requirements to assess your own position before committing.
Commercial property: begin with the operating requirements
An office or business premises must fit the activity, access and operating costs, not just the floor area.
Buying on Reem or Al Maryah: check the ADGM property route
Locate the property, identify the authority and ask which registration service applies before you reuse a checklist written for another jurisdiction.
Renting in Abu Dhabi: budget for the move, not just the rent
Bring the rental payments, deposits, setup costs and move dates into one brief before choosing a home.
Handover and snagging: record the home you receive
Compare the actual residence with the agreed specification, document concerns and make the outstanding actions clear.
BUA and GFA: understand the space you are buying
Two homes can carry the same advertised area and offer very different usable space. Read the measurement basis before comparing the price.
40/60 or 50/50: read the payment schedule, not just the split
The split tells you when the purchase price is paid. The instalment dates tell you whether the commitment fits your finances.
Choosing a developer: what to check beyond the name
A recognised brand is a starting point. The project entity, documents, delivery record and residence specification deserve their own checks.
The property budget beyond the purchase price
Separate one time transaction costs from the expenses of owning the property. Then ask for a breakdown for your actual purchase.
Rental yield: separate the headline from the cash flow
Gross yield is a simple ratio. Net income and financed cash flow answer different questions about the same property.
Preparing for a mortgage conversation
A repayment estimate helps you plan. A lender assessment determines what borrowing is available to you and on what terms.
Off plan or ready: compare timing, certainty and commitment
The choice is not simply new versus existing. It changes what you can inspect, when you can use the home and how the payments fall.
Checking a property document or advertisement
A convincing advert is not verification. Check the document, the property reference and the authority behind the transaction.