Clear answers. For international buyers.
How buying works in the UAE and Miami — ownership rules, costs, off-plan protections, residency, tax and financing. Researched, sourced and reviewed by Victoria, founder of Victory House.
- Buying in the UAE · 5 min read
Buying property in Dubai as a foreigner. From anywhere.
Can foreigners buy property in Dubai? Yes — in designated freehold areas, without UAE residency. The steps, documents, costs and how to buy remotely, explained for international buyers.
Read the guide - Off-plan · 5 min read
Buying off-plan in Dubai. How it works, and what protects you.
How off-plan purchases work in Dubai: payment plans such as 60/40 and post-handover plans, escrow accounts, Oqood registration, what happens if a payment is missed, and how to judge a project.
Read the guide - Costs and fees · 3 min read
Dubai buying costs. Every fee, in one place.
What it costs to buy property in Dubai in 2026: the 4% DLD fee, trustee and title deed fees, agency commission, mortgage registration and valuation, developer NOC — with a worked AED 2 million example.
Read the guide - Residency · 3 min read
The UAE Golden Visa through property. What qualifies in 2026.
How to apply for the 10-year UAE Golden Visa through property in 2026: the AED 2 million threshold, off-plan and mortgaged property, the removed down-payment rule, family sponsorship and the process.
Read the guide - Tax · 3 min read
Tax on UAE property. What foreign investors pay, and what they do not.
UAE property tax explained for foreign investors: no personal income tax or capital gains tax for individuals, how corporate tax treats personal rental income, VAT on residential and commercial property, and home-country tax.
Read the guide - Financing · 3 min read
Mortgages in the UAE. For residents and non-residents.
How UAE mortgages work for expatriate residents and non-residents: Central Bank loan-to-value limits, typical down payments, off-plan financing, debt-burden limits, documents and costs.
Read the guide - Miami · 4 min read
Miami pre-construction. A guide for international buyers.
How international buyers purchase Miami pre-construction condos: deposit schedules, escrow, financing for foreign nationals, property tax, FIRPTA, US estate tax and Florida’s SB 264 restrictions on some nationalities.
Read the guide - Comparing markets · 3 min read
Dubai or Miami? Two markets, side by side.
Dubai and Miami compared for international property investors: ownership rules, buying costs, property tax, tax on rent and gains, residency, off-plan protections, financing and currency.
Read the guide - Data · 3 min read
UAE off-plan projects in numbers. November 2026.
Original data on 413 UAE off-plan projects: starting prices by emirate and community, handover years, common payment plans and the most active developers.
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