Khaleej Times, Wednesday, Jun 29, 2022 | Zul Qaadah 29, 1443
Bank announces first-ever plot finance as demand for land ownership increases
Emirates: The Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has
announced the launch of its first-ever plot financing offering. The scheme
enables customers to purchase a piece of land for purpose of investment or to
fulfil their homeownership goals.
The offer, available to both residents and non-residents, allows buyers to
purchase property or make plot handover payments to own freehold residential
plots at renowned residential communities.
The new offering comes in response to “rising interest” in land purchases among
nationals and residents alike. With property and land prices rising in the UAE
since last year, people are increasingly looking to purchase land as an asset or
as a way of building their own property.
Buyers can expect financing of up to 60 per cent of the land plot value, with
waiver of early settlement charges up to 30 per cent of outstanding finance each
year.
Sameh Awadallah, acting global head of retail banking, said: “Over the years,
ADIB has introduced many innovative financing offerings that have been
well-received by our customers. With more than one million customers banking
with us, we have been able to leverage on our customer insights to bring new
offerings that continue to support our customers. With the significant increase
in people asking about purchasing property or buying their own land across the
UAE, we decided to design a product that allowed both residents and UAE
nationals to finance their lands.”
ADIB Plot Finance is currently available for select developments, including Al
Dar Properties and Emaar Properties, and features attractive low profit rates.