There are plenty of new construction works in Ajman - several require you to pay in instalments. Apparently the owner of the block of flats acts as the sponsor for the residency visa which is also dependent on a number of things. From my own experience a sponsor cannot guarantee a visa as the decison on the granting of a visa is made by the Govt and not by building companies.

I am also interested in buy a flat in Ajman/Dubai and living there permanently - any further help would also be beneficial to me Thanks. By the way I have the British nationality. Nice if you could write back soon so we can talk about this more.