Prospects of investing in Dubai Real Estate in year 2014

Market surveys showed that real estate sector of UAE had been showing great signs of recovery after increased foreign investments. Especially the two leading emirates Dubai and Abu Dhabi had played a great role in rebounding of property market. Record transactions had been observed in small duration of time during year 2013. A market survey conducted by Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in 2013 listed UAE commercial property market on first position on Occupier Sentiment Index (OSI) whereas on second position on its Investment Sentiment Index (ISI).

Win of EXPO 2020 and City Momentum Index

After successful bid to host EXPO2020, city momentum index by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) listed Dubai on third position among 20 world’s dynamic cities. City Momentum Index (CMI) is the criteria which have been considered to rank cities. Occupying leading position in CMI’s list means Dubai possess strong short term socio-economic and commercial real estate momentum. After becoming the primary standard for calculating CMI, commercial real estate sector is not only considered as the outcome of city’s success rather it becomes driving factor, which has the ability to drive city towards success. 

Having considered the connectivity with other countries across the globe and emirate’s status of being the business and trade hub in the region of MENA enabled Dubai to become investment hotspot in Middle East. Moreover, the win of EXPO 2020 bid has greatly enhanced the confidence of city while improving city’s momentum towards success.  

Real Estate Transactions in year 2013

Dubai Land Department DLD has issued a report in the mid of January 2014 about total real estate transaction in Dubai for year 2013.  According to this report the total amount of land or property, sold or mortgaged has greatly increased from Dh 154 billion in 2012 to Dh236 billion in year 2013.  In terms of percentage the total rise in property transactions is 52%. Specifically for pieces of land total transactions have increased to 50 percent from Dh111bn in 2012 to Dh166bn 2013.  Secondly the total percentage transactions for complete apartments and villas have been raised to 52% with total amount of Dh62bn.

After considering this gigantic rise in property transactions in Dubai real estate sector, Knight Frank issued a report about Dubai property market and clearly mentioned that Dubai real estate is expected to be top performer on international level in year 2014 with asset price rise of 10 to 15 percent. Furthermore, DLD director General Sultan Butti bin Mejren has also estimated the percentage rise is asset prices of 35 to 40 per cent for year 2014.

Dubai has successfully gained the status of global gateway and trading hub on international levels. Being the magnet for foreign investors, Dubai business sector clustered top investors across the world. With progressing economy the emirate is capable to offer high class business and financial services for entrepreneurs. The positive market trends improve investor's confidence and they consider making investments in business and real estate sector in Dubai.

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Investment Road map for Aspiring Real Estate Investors

Making successful real estate investment requires proper planning and careful crafting of business plan. Once you have made an investment plan, accurate implementation is required to achieve the desired goals. Especially aspiring real estate investors needs an investment road map to make profitable real estate investments.

Defining real estate investment

Buying real estate assets like home, office, shop or piece of land to generate income is known as real estate investment. Monthly rent and profits with price appreciation are possible options for income whereas tax rate implemented for investment assets is different. In addition to purchasing a property, it also involves asset management. As compared to other type of investment real estate investments possess limited liquidity. Moreover, it also depends on capital amount and cash flow.

Steps of making Real Estate Investment

It seems overwhelming to successfully invest in real estate sector for many aspiring investors. Risk of losing capital doesn't let many individuals to invest in property business.  Inexperienced individuals can also become successful, if they follow a proper road map. To ensure success, the first step is to consider following basic steps.

Pick up the suitable strategy

It is toughest part of the whole investment process. It involves multiple important things which are essential for making fruitful investments. Irrespective to the strategy, you have chosen, it has suggested deciding exit strategy before investing in real estate sector. Flipping real estates, Wholesaling and Buy and Hold are common and most acquired strategies across the world. You can choose anyone of them for making short term and long term investments after observing market conditions. Despite choosing investment strategy right niche and its compatibility with chosen strategy is also crucial. Take some time to select the suitable strategy but avoid spending too much time in market analysis as property market is prone to changes very rapidly.

Enlist your resources

Having decided the strategy, enlist your resources to exactly decide using them at right time. You must be sure that you have enough cash or liquid assets for making down payments and closing costs which you need to pay when trying to exit in case of failure. Check out the type of financing you can avail to fund your investment. Meeting with financer prior investing your money enable you to determine the suitable investment. 

Shape up your team

Whether you have chosen long term or short term investment strategy, it’s good to speak with professionals. Your strategy will enable you to identify the size of team.  If you have long term investment plans then probably you will need a real estate lawyer, home inspector and realtor and property manager. Professional investors who have already made real estate investments can efficiently help you in creating team.

Despite capability to generate profits quickly, making real estate investment is complex field that involves huge transactions. Professional investors find it very easy to grow investment portfolio. Even new comers and first time investors can successfully acquire real estate sector to kick start their career as an investor. If they follow proper investment roadmap while investing money, they will surely get profits with their first real estate investment.  A carefully designed business plan is capable to protect you facing bad situation. 

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