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What can Thumani help me with?
Thumani brings property-search and financing conversations together. Explore homes, off-plan projects, land and commercial property, or start with the financing pages and guides. Share your priorities with the team to discuss which support fits your plans.
Discuss your plans ↗Where should I start if I have not chosen a property?
Begin with your purpose, comfortable budget, preferred locations and timeline. Use the buyer guides to organise the questions, then speak with the team about a shortlist. If you will need financing, discuss your circumstances before committing to a purchase.
Open buyer guides ↗Can I contact Thumani from outside the UAE?
Yes, you can start a conversation using the contact details on the website. Explain your residency, the location and type of property you are considering, and whether you need financing. Ownership and lender requirements must be checked for your circumstances; being able to enquire does not confirm eligibility.
Are all Thumani services free?
Service fees and third-party costs should be confirmed before you proceed. Ask for a written explanation of the service scope, any charges, who receives them and when they become payable. This website does not establish that every service is free.
How long does the whole buying journey take?
There is no single timetable for every purchase. Property type, documents, lender checks, valuation, seller arrangements and registration can affect the sequence. Ask those coordinating your transaction for an expected schedule and the dependencies behind it.
Buying & choosing a property
Understand the home, its setting and the commitments around it.
What is the difference between a ready and an off-plan home?
A ready property exists and can usually be inspected, subject to access arrangements. An off-plan purchase concerns a home still being developed. Ready-home checks focus on condition, ownership and possession; off-plan checks focus on project details, the contract, payments and handover.
Compare the buying journeys ↗How do I choose the right area?
Start with your daily routine, travel, schools, amenities and lifestyle priorities. Compare the particular building or home as well as the community name. Visit where possible and ask about maintenance, service charges, parking and occupancy.
Explore area guides ↗Can a non-resident or foreign national buy any property in the UAE?
Do not assume every property has the same ownership eligibility. Requirements depend on the emirate, location, ownership arrangement and buyer circumstances. Confirm that the intended purchase is permitted with the relevant registration authority and qualified advisers before committing.
What costs should I allow for besides the purchase price?
Consider registration and transaction costs, professional charges, lender costs if borrowing, insurance, moving expenses and any property-specific obligations. Keep service charges, maintenance and other recurring costs in a separate ownership budget. Request current figures for the actual transaction.
What should I check before signing a purchase agreement?
Ask about ownership, the seller's authority, property details, outstanding obligations, occupancy, payment arrangements, deadlines and the consequences if conditions are not met. Have unclear clauses explained before signing. Keep a copy of the agreed terms.
Official Dubai sale-registration information ↗Are property value growth and rental income guaranteed?
No. Future prices, rental income, occupancy and the time needed to sell can change. Review realistic assumptions, operating costs, financing commitments and your holding period. Keep a reserve and consider what a less favourable outcome would mean for your plans.
Explore investment-property questions ↗What should I ask about land or commercial property?
Confirm permitted use, ownership, access, site boundaries, approvals, utilities and any conditions attached to the property. Commercial premises also need to fit the intended business use. If borrowing, discuss the specific property and purpose with the lender.
Explore land and plots ↗How should I approach a luxury-property search?
Describe the details that matter to you: privacy, location, architecture, space, views and the way you want to live. Compare the actual home's specification, condition, running costs and ownership arrangements. A luxury label does not replace the same careful property and financing checks.
Explore the luxury collection ↗Off-plan & new launches
Look beyond the brochure to the project and agreement.
How can I research an off-plan project?
Review the developer, project registration, progress information, specification and contract. In Dubai, Dubai Land Department provides a Project Status Enquiry service. Use official information alongside the documents for the particular purchase and ask about any differences.
DLD Project Status Enquiry ↗Is a developer payment plan the same as a mortgage?
No. A developer payment plan sets contractual payment milestones for the purchase. A mortgage is a separate financing arrangement subject to lender assessment and its own terms. Do not assume a bank will finance a future payment or handover balance.
Can I get financing for an off-plan purchase?
Ask about the specific project, construction stage, payment schedule, lender criteria and your application. Availability is not established by the project having a payment plan. Confirm the cash needed at each milestone and any written financing conditions.
What happens if handover is delayed?
The contract, project circumstances and applicable rules determine the position. Review the written delivery and delay provisions before committing. If a delay occurs, obtain project-specific professional advice before stopping payments or assuming a cancellation or refund entitlement.
Does a new-launch listing confirm current availability or a reserved unit?
No. Confirm the unit, price, specification, payment terms and availability with the team and developer before proceeding. A website enquiry or illustrative image does not reserve a property.
Explore new launches ↗Mortgages & financing
Prepare your application and understand the complete offer.
Is mortgage pre-approval the final approval?
No. Read the conditions and validity period in the lender's letter. The lender still needs to complete remaining checks, including assessment of the property and valuation, before confirming the final financing terms.
Understand pre-approval ↗How much deposit do I need?
The contribution depends on your circumstances, property purpose and value, product and lender assessment, together with applicable UAE lending limits. Confirm the amount for your application. Also allow for transaction costs and a cash reserve rather than treating the deposit as the whole upfront budget.
What affects how much I can borrow?
Lenders assess income, existing commitments, repayment capacity, application documents and the property. Product criteria and applicable regulatory limits also matter. A maximum estimate is not necessarily the payment that will feel comfortable for you.
Can a self-employed person apply?
Ask lenders about products and documentation for your circumstances. You may be asked for business and financial records as well as personal documents. Acceptance and the assessed income depend on the lender; employment type alone does not confirm approval.
Which documents might a lender ask for?
Prepare to discuss identity and residency documents, income evidence, bank statements, existing liabilities and the source of your contribution. The exact list, periods covered and certification requirements vary. Ask the lender for its current checklist and use a verified sharing channel.
What is the difference between fixed and variable rates?
A fixed rate applies for the period stated in the offer, which may be shorter than the full loan term. A variable rate changes under the agreed pricing mechanism. Compare the initial period, follow-on formula, reset dates and any minimum rate.
Read mortgage guides ↗What does EIBOR plus a margin mean?
EIBOR is a UAE dirham interbank lending benchmark. Where a mortgage uses EIBOR plus a margin, the contract specifies the reference tenor and the lender's addition. Ask about reset timing and any rate floor rather than assuming every offer uses the same formula.
Official CBUAE EIBOR information ↗Why does the lender need a valuation?
The lender assesses the property as security. Central Bank mortgage regulations require an independent valuation before an irrevocable commitment to lend. A lending valuation does not replace your review of condition or purchase terms. Ask how a lower valuation would affect the contribution and loan amount.
Official CBUAE mortgage regulations ↗How should I compare Islamic and conventional financing?
Review the actual product structure and your obligations. Compare the contribution, payment schedule, interest or profit mechanism, fees, insurance or takaful and settlement terms. Islamic structures differ between products; ask the provider to explain its contract.
Explore Islamic financing ↗Is refinancing worthwhile whenever I find a lower rate?
Compare the remaining cost of the current product with the full cost of switching. Include settlement, new lender, valuation, registration and related costs. Your remaining term, holding period and the new follow-on terms can change the outcome.
Explore refinancing ↗Can I make extra repayments?
Ask about your agreement's repayment allowances, notice requirements, charges and whether an extra payment changes the instalment or the term. Obtain written figures before proceeding; flexibility differs between products.
Which bank has the best mortgage for everyone?
There is no single product that suits every applicant. Compare written offers on the same loan amount and term, taking account of the full pricing structure, costs, flexibility and conditions. Confirm current terms with the lender.
Explore bank comparisons ↗Calculators & planning tools
Use estimates to explore a plan, then confirm the details.
Does a calculator result confirm my mortgage eligibility?
No. It is an estimate based on the inputs and assumptions shown. A lender must assess you and the property before issuing an offer. Use the result to prepare questions and explore scenarios.
Explore affordability ↗Why might a bank quote differ from the calculator?
The bank may use a different rate, term, assessed property value, income treatment, fee or insurance assumption. Compare the inputs and written product details before drawing a conclusion from the difference.
Open the mortgage calculator ↗Does the rent-versus-buy calculator tell me what I should choose?
It compares assumptions rather than making a personal decision for you. Rent growth, property values, costs, loan terms and your planned holding period can change the result. Consider practical needs and flexibility alongside the model.
Compare rent and buy ↗Can I apply for a loan by entering figures in a calculator?
Entering calculator figures does not create a lender application or reserve a rate. Use the enquiry or contact options to discuss the next steps and confirm how application documents should be provided.
Listing & property owners
Prepare the information that helps a property conversation.
How do I tell Thumani about a property I want to sell or rent?
Start with the List Your Properties page. Prepare the property type, area, your intention and contact details. Follow the review and sending steps shown on the page, or contact the team directly. Ask the team to confirm receipt and the next steps.
Prepare a property brief ↗What information should I prepare for a property listing?
Gather the property's location, type, size, condition, occupancy, ownership details and relevant documents. Discuss the asking terms, availability for viewings and any outstanding obligations. Confirm how photographs and documents should be shared.
Does sending a property brief mean it is listed or sold?
No. A brief begins the discussion. The team must confirm the service scope, property checks, listing arrangements and any fees with you. An enquiry does not guarantee a buyer, tenant, price or completion date.
Partnerships & referrals
Set expectations and make introductions with permission.
How can I become a Thumani partner?
Use the Become a Partner page to explain your role, business, audience and proposed collaboration. The team can discuss the service boundaries, responsibilities and terms. Sending an enquiry does not itself create a partnership.
Explore becoming a partner ↗How do I refer someone to Thumani?
Obtain their permission before sharing their details. Use Refer & Earn to prepare an introduction or contact the team to arrange an introduction directly. Tell the person why you are referring them and confirm what information they agree to share.
Prepare an introduction ↗How much is the referral reward and when is it paid?
Thumani has not confirmed fixed reward amounts or payment timing yet. Any reward, eligibility condition, qualifying event and payment arrangement must be discussed and confirmed in writing. Do not assume a reward is earned by simply submitting a name.
Can I refer someone without their knowledge?
Obtain their permission first. Share only the details needed for the agreed introduction. If they prefer, give them Thumani's contact details so they can start the conversation themselves.
Guides, contact & follow-up
Find a resource or bring your question to the team.
Where can I read more about buying and financing?
Explore the buyer guides, mortgage guides and market insights, or visit the catalogue library for the service booklets. Use these resources to prepare the questions that apply to your own situation.
Open the catalogue library ↗Are market insights a live price feed or valuation service?
No. The Market Insights page provides editorial explainers and official research links. It does not publish a live market feed or provide a property-specific valuation. Check reporting dates and compare relevant evidence.
Read market insights ↗How can I contact the Thumani team?
Use the contact page, email info@thumani.com or call +91 875 468 7777. Share your goal, the type and location of the property, your timeline and the questions you want help with.
Contact Thumani ↗How do I know my enquiry was received?
Follow the sending instructions on the page you are using. If a tool opens an email draft, you still need to send it from your email app. Keep your sent message and ask the team to confirm receipt; a prepared draft is not a submitted enquiry.
Where should I send sensitive financial documents?
Ask the team or lender to confirm the appropriate document-sharing channel before sending passports, bank statements or other sensitive files. An initial enquiry only needs enough information to organise the conversation.
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