What you need to know

  • What

    What home finance terms do I need to know?

    Home finance: A legal contract promising to repay the loan/finance plus interest/profit and other costs.

    Debt-Burden Ratio (DBR): The ability to repay a loan/finance by calculating the ratio of the debt burden relative to income.

    Net income: The amount earned after all deductions by your employer and your expenses.

  • Why

    Why is owning a home beneficial?

    Benefits:

    Investing in an asset which may appreciate in value over time.

    Save on rent.

    Free to design the home as you wish.

    Challenges:

    A large initial financial investment for the down payment.

    A significant debt for a long period of time.

    Restricted mobility.

  • How

    How do I cost for home ownership?

    Monthly home finance repayments.

    Maintenance and association fees.

    Utilities (electricity, water, gas, internet, etc.).

    Furnishing costs.

    Landscaping and other finishing requirements.

    Insurance.

    Unexpected damage and repairs.

Tips on home ownership

  • Consider affordability

    It is the most important factor.

  • Spend 25-30% of income on housing

    whether finance or rent.

  • Weigh pros and cons

    and choose the accommodation that best suits your needs.

  • Use SMART goals

    to help save for the down payment.

  • Contact ADCB

    at adcb.com or speak with a representative to learn more.

Use our toolkit to understand home ownership

Specially designed activities that can help you prepare to own your home.

Visit our toolkit

Did you know?

  • 77% of home owners in the UAE say owning a home has helped them achieve their financial goals. 1

  • While value can fluctuate over time, home ownership increases long-term wealth versus renting.

1 National Association of Realtors NAR© Index 2015.

What you need to know

  • What

    What does the home ownership process involve?

    Buying a home can be a complicated and lengthy process at times.

    Don’t assume that you can or cannot afford to buy a house.

    Get a range of quotations from a variety of lending institutions.

    Before you decide to own a home, consider these things:

    - Determine if it’s the right time to buy.

    - Is it for self-occupation or investment purposes? Costs vary greatly for each.

    - Confirm eligibility. Our team can help you with this.

    - Consider financial viability. Can you afford the down payment and the monthly instalments?

  • What

    What are the key steps in buying a home?

    Scenarios

Tips on home ownership

  • Analyse first

    how much finance you qualify for.

  • Get a range of quotes

    before committing to home finance.

  • Agree on home inspection

    as a precondition of purchase.

  • Pay regularly

    to safeguard your credit rating.

  • Contact ADCB

    at adcb.com or speak with a representative to learn more.

Use our toolkit to understand home ownership

Specially designed activities that can help you prepare to own your home.

Visit our toolkit

Did you know?

  • 8 out of 10 UAE residents want to buy property in the UAE. 1

  • 88% of homeowners in the UAE report a positive buying experience. 2

1 Report issued by compareit4me.com, November 2015.

2 National Association of Realtors NAR© Index 2015.

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