Real Estate · 2 November 2026
Service Charges and Building Management in Malé and Hulhumalé
How apartment buildings in Malé and Hulhumalé are managed, what service charges cover, what buyers should check, and how owners can fix a badly run building.
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Maldives · 31 October 2026
Home Insurance in the Maldives: What Owners and Landlords Should Cover
What home insurance covers in the Maldives, what banks require, the risks owners and landlords should insure against, and how to make a claim go smoothly.
Real Estate · 29 October 2026
Buying a House vs a Flat in the Maldives: Costs, Pros and Cons
Houses on their own plots and flats in towers suit very different buyers. This guide compares cost, space, upkeep, financing, rental income and resale across the Maldives.
Maldives · 29 October 2026
Guesthouse Business Plan for Maafushi: Costs, Permits and Returns
A practical business plan for opening a guesthouse on Maafushi, covering land, construction, tourism permits, room rates, occupancy, running costs and realistic returns.
Real Estate · 28 October 2026
HDC Leases in Hulhumalé: Terms, Transfers and What Happens When They End
Most property in Hulhumalé sits on land managed by HDC. This guide explains how HDC leases and allocations work, what buyers must check, and what happens at transfer or expiry.
Maldives · 27 October 2026
Maldives Real Estate Agents: How to Choose One and What They Charge
How property agents work in Malé, Hulhumalé and the islands, what they usually charge, how to pick a good one, and when you can do without.
Maldives · 20 October 2026
Rent in Hulhumalé 2026: Prices for 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom Flats
Monthly rents for 1, 2 and 3-bedroom flats in Hulhumalé in 2026, by phase, with what pushes the price up or down and how to rent smart.
Maldives · 16 October 2026
HDC Commercial Leases Maldives: How to Apply
Learn how to find HDC commercial leases in the Maldives, review property requirements, prepare applications and explore official business opportunities.
Maldives · 14 October 2026
HDC Maldives: Property Sales, Land Leasing and Investment Guide
Learn how HDC Maldives property sales, land leases, development rights, joint ventures and commercial opportunities work, with links to official resources.
Maldives · 12 October 2026
Maldives Branded Residences ROI: What Net Rental Yields Can You Expect?
Maldives branded residences ROI, Maldives villa rental yields, buy resort villa Maldives returns, Maldives real estate yield calculation. When international investors think of luxury real estate yields, cities like Dubai, Miami, and London usually dominate the conversation.
Maldives · 10 October 2026
Eagle Hills Hulhumalé Phase 3: 5,000 Housing Units Planned
Eagle Hills has showcased designs for a major housing development planned for Hulhumalé Phase 3, presenting a vision of residential towers, waterfront townhouses, public parks, sports facilities and community amenities. The proposed development is expected to add 5,000 housing units to the Maldives' Greater Malé Region, with construction scheduled to begin in early 2027, according to reports published on 10 October 2026. The development is significant for the Maldives real estate sector because it combines a large residential housing programme with a broader vision for urban living. The plans
Maldives · 10 October 2026
Investing in Local Island Guesthouses & Boutique Resorts: Costs, Regulations, and Profitability
Maldives guesthouse investment, local island boutique hotel Maldives, guesthouse FDI regulations Maldives, local island tourism yield, Maafushi Dhigurah property investment. For decades, the Maldivian tourism model was built exclusively around the "one island, one resort" concept. Uninhabited islands were leased to major international hotel conglomerates, creating ultra-exclusive sanctuaries catering to high-net-worth travelers.