Market notes
What the figures actually say.
Written when there is something worth saying, not to a content calendar. Transaction data rather than asking prices.
Off-plan
Payment plans are lengthening, not prices falling
42,100 off-plan sales in the quarter with median price per sq ft flat. The concession has moved into the payment schedule.
21 July 2026
Service charges
The number buyers forget to underwrite
Across prime communities service charges moved between AED 12 and AED 22 per sq ft. On a 1,140 sq ft unit that is an AED 11,400 annual spread.
14 July 2026
Selling
Why we quote in 48 hours
Most valuations take a fortnight because the agent is waiting to see whether you will accept less.
2 July 2026