Abu Dhabi Finance has recently announced that they are reducing their interest rates to a minimum of 5.5%. This has been seen as a positive move by many of Dubai’s property agents who believe that if the Dubai banks follow suit it could lead to an increase in market activity. It is obvious that the key factor in business is cash flow and if the cost of a mortgage and maintenance is higher for the landlord than the rent he is receiving for the property, it undoubtedly causes inequality and restrictions for the market place. Furthermore it does not encourage future buyers to enter the Dubai real estate market. Currently the lowest available interest rate in Dubai is 7.5% which may not be allowing existing and new landlords to maintain or grow their business.
A report released yesterday said Dubai Real Estate is witnessing a seasonal slowing in price appreciation.
The residential property investment market recorded a 1.6 per cent month-over-month gain in June, which indicates a slower price appreciation compared to the four point four percent in April and three point five per cent recorded in May. The report came from Al Mal Capital’s “Real Estate Monthly Report” for June.
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