Dubai, as a property investment destination is poised to be a top choice property for a while yet, according to research from an overseas investment portal Enquiries to the website from over 170,000 visitors in January 2008 give an early indication that Dubai is one of the most sought-after locations, according to the company

In 1966, the United Arab Emirates discovered oil, after which a period of rapid expansion and development that set up the fundamentals for today’s modern society The oil revenue in Dubai has been wisely spent on infrastructure and to further promote Dubai

Investing in property in Dubai is the smart and obvious choice, especially following on from the passing of Law Number 7 that allows for the ‘foreign freehold ownership of property’ in certain designated areas in Dubai However, there still remains an underlying factor which may seriously reduce the allure of Dubai: the rate at which inflation continues to grow and the cost of living ever on the increase

Property investors in Dubai are slowly beginning to show more caution when purchasing property in Dubai, as there exists enough historical data to indicate which developments and property types are sure to offer the best capital growth returns and rental yields Dubai, being one of the seven emirates that compose the Unite Arab Emirates (UAE), is nestled on the coast of the Persian Gulf

When one considers Dubai’s property market, there are two very distinctive sides to the real estate market that should be considered separately… There is the off plan property sector, which in the opinion of many property experts, the “near-term will see profit potential softening as the ability to realize profits from buying and flipping throughout the development process requires ongoing strong demand from other property investors for this sort of property stock - and that demand is just not as evident in the market as it once was

The Dubai Rent Committee has once again regulated the rental rate increases in Dubai resulting in the debate relating to rent caps and buy to let property investment in Dubai seriously raging There is the argument that it is necessary to cap rental rates to ensure Dubai remains an appealing place to live in terms of its economic effectiveness for the longer term; whilst on the hand you have property industry experts pointing out the fact that “Dubai’s economy actually benefits significantly from the property industry and by capping rental rates you’re effectively capping the attraction of the nation from an investor’s perspective

As is becoming more well known, the UAE is increasingly becoming considered one of the top destination spot for tourists, holiday makers, business men (and women), entertainers and artisans of all walks of life, all of which drawn to Dubai and its wealth of opportunities on offer Amidst this positive economic climate, the government has let it be known that they have ambitions for the city, Abu Dhabi

It’s an undeniable fact that Brazil is gaining ground in popularity among individual investors as the media hype promoting the country steps up a gear Investors and buyers led to the market by the positive press promotion of Brazil are, on the whole, then doing their own due diligence and determining that there remain excellent fundamentals on which an investment decision can be taken