Glossary · UK, UAE
Property Developer
A company or individual responsible for acquiring land, planning, financing, constructing and delivering a property development.
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Off-Plan Property
A property purchased before construction is complete, often directly from a developer using a staged payment plan. Off-plan property is particularly common in Dubai and other UAE markets.
Loan-to-Value (LTV)
The percentage of a property's value that is financed through a mortgage or other secured borrowing. For example, a 70% LTV mortgage finances 70% of the property's value.
New-Build Property
A property that has been newly constructed and has not previously been occupied or, depending on the context, has recently been completed by a developer.
Off-Market Property
A property marketed privately without broad public advertising, usually to a selected network of qualified buyers or investors.
Property Portfolio Management
The strategic oversight of multiple property assets with the aim of managing income, costs, risk, occupancy, capital growth and overall investment performance.
Ultra-Prime Property
An informal market term describing exceptionally scarce and high-value residential property at the very top end of a local or international market.
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Related reading.
- Guide · Off-PlanThe Best Areas to Buy Property in Dubai in 2026, RankedDubai's property market has entered a more selective phase in 2026 after several years of exceptional growth. We rank the best areas to buy property in Dubai, from established prime districts such as Dubai Hills Estate and Palm Jumeirah to high-yield locations including Jumeirah Village Circle and emerging growth markets such as Dubai South.
- Guide · Off-PlanBuying Off-Plan Property in Dubai: A Complete Guide for Buyers and InvestorsBuying off-plan property in Dubai can provide access to new developments, staged payment plans and potential capital appreciation before completion. But the headline price is only part of the investment case. Buyers need to assess the developer, project location, construction progress, escrow arrangements, Sales and Purchase Agreement, payment schedule, service charges, financing requirements and exit liquidity. This guide explains how the Dubai off-plan market works, the costs involved, the protections available through Dubai’s regulatory framework, and the key due diligence investors and owner-occupiers should complete before committing capital.
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