{"id":1842,"date":"2026-07-14T21:02:01","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T21:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=1842"},"modified":"2026-07-14T21:02:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T21:02:01","slug":"after-renting-in-dubai-for-15-years-is-buying-now-finally-cheaper-the-five-numbers-every-tenant-should-calculate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=1842","title":{"rendered":"After renting in Dubai for 15 years, is buying now finally cheaper? The five numbers every tenant should calculate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-132392290,imgsize-156715,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/1280720-2026-07-14t181913583.jpg\" alt=\"After renting in Dubai for 15 years, is buying now finally cheaper? The five numbers every tenant should calculate\" title=\"Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Associated Press file photo)\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Associated Press file photo)\">Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Associated Press file photo)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Owning a home in Dubai is a dream for many residents. With rents continuing to rise and long-term residency becoming more common, many long-term tenants in Dubai are considering buying a home.<!-- --> As more residents weigh the cost of renting against home ownership, property experts say the decision should be based on future financial goals.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"3\"\/>Mario Volpi, senior real estate investment manager, says it is important not to judge today&#8217;s decision based on missed opportunities. Instead, buyers should ask whether purchasing a home makes sense for the next five to 10 years. He was replying on local media National <a href=\"http:\/\/news.com\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">news.com<\/a> to a tenant who estimated spending more than Dh1 million on rent over 15 years.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"9\"\/>Dubai has changed significantly over the years. Long-term visas, a more developed mortgage market, better infrastructure and a growing sense of stability have encouraged many residents to see the city as a long-term home rather than a temporary workplace.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"11\"\/>Owning a home can protect people from rising rents while allowing them to build equity over time. However, buying is not the right choice for everyone. Factors such as job security, future plans, savings for a deposit and overall finances should all be considered, Volpi said, while also advising to speak to a mortgage adviser before making a decision.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"14\"\/>Apart from the financial benefits, many homeowners feel buying gives them greater stability and a stronger connection to Dubai. &#8220;Ultimately, property ownership is not a race. The goal is not to have bought years ago; it is to make the right decision for the years ahead,&#8221; Volpi said.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"16\"\/> <\/p>\n<div data-pos=\"0\" class=\"id-r-component iIpbx undefined  &#10;        \">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\".\" msid=\"132393280\" width=\"\" title=\".\" placeholdersrc=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/83033472.cms\" imgsize=\"\" resizemode=\"4\" offsetvertical=\"0\" placeholdermsid=\"47529300\" type=\"thumb\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/msid-132393280\/.jpg\" data-api-prerender=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"19\"\/>Meanwhile, some buyers are delaying purchases because geopolitical tensions in the region have created uncertainty. Property consultants say these buyers are waiting to see whether regional developments affect market sentiment, financing conditions or prices before committing to a purchase.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"22\"\/>According to Volpi, however, the demand for property has not disappeared. Many buyers are still searching online, arranging mortgages, visiting properties and doing research. They are simply waiting for a reason to move ahead.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"24\"\/>Some prospective buyers are using this waiting period to obtain mortgage pre-approvals, compare communities, monitor prices and negotiate with sellers, putting themselves in a stronger position to act quickly once they are ready.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"27\"\/>He said that when confidence returns, property markets often move quickly. Buyers who wait too long may face more competition, fewer options and sellers who are less willing to negotiate.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"29\"\/>At the same time, Volpi said buyers should not rush into a purchase. He stressed that proper research and due diligence remain essential. However, quieter market periods can sometimes give buyers more time to compare properties and negotiate better deals.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"33\"\/>&#8220;My advice is always to focus on your own circumstances rather than trying to predict the next headline,&#8221; he said. &#8220;If your finances are secure, or your mortgage is approved and you&#8217;ve found a property that meets your medium to long-term objectives, waiting for complete certainty can sometimes become the biggest risk of all. So my advice would be to go for it,&#8221; he added.<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/world\/middle-east\/after-renting-in-dubai-for-15-years-is-buying-now-finally-cheaper-the-five-numbers-every-tenant-should-calculate\/articleshow\/132392192.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Associated Press file photo) Owning a home in Dubai is a dream for many residents. With rents continuing to rise and long-term residency becoming more common, many long-term tenants in Dubai are considering buying a home. 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