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Articles by Pavan Mulani on prices, payment plans and the decisions behind a property purchase. These website editions have been edited for length and readability; each links to the original publication.
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AED 2 million in Dubai: What should it buy you?
The same budget buys very different homes across Dubai. Decide what matters most before comparing bedrooms and square footage.
35/65, 50/50, 70/30: Which payment plan is better?
A smaller payment during construction leaves a larger obligation at handover. Compare the property, the price and your ability to fund both.
Why seven years matters more than 7%
A seven-year horizon makes me look beyond construction and handover to rent, costs and the completed community. Waiting alone cannot fix a poor purchase.
AED 2 million for a two-bedroom in Dubai South: Is low density worth the premium?
An 80-home development raises a useful question: can its layout, lower density and architecture justify the price and the handover commitment?
Is this the right time to buy property in Dubai?
A slower market can give buyers more room to compare. The decision still rests on the specific property, its price and your ability to hold it.
Finding the right opportunity requires the right advisor
Useful advice starts with your finances and objectives, then tests the property against evidence. Access to a launch is only the beginning.
Meet your buyer before you buy
Before buying off-plan, identify who might buy the completed property from you and what would make its resale price reasonable.