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21/03/2017

Next year 5% VAT will be implemented and will be paid also by the landlords in Dubai, it means that this may be paid by the tenants

The tax is binding on landlords renting out properties as well, which could mean a rise in rents for tenants across the UAE.

19/03/2017

Dubai stresses importance of dealing with accredited real estate brokers

Aim is to secure real estate environment for all parties operating in the sector - Zawya MENA Edition

07/03/2017

Rents for high-end properties in Qatar fall by 10%

Many owners are now willing to give their properties on rent at discounted rates as there is a perceived oversupply in the local market, it is learnt - Zawya MENA Edition

02/03/2017

Did you know about Sustainable City? There are apartments and villas located behind Arabian Ranches. They use solar panels that lower down the electricity cost by 30%. They have also domes where they are growing plants and herbs that you can buy at their Friday markets. It looks like sustainable can be entertaining...

22/02/2017

Renting in Dubai: check and double check the contract you sign

Dubai Land Department (DLD) has urged tenants to read their rental contracts before signing as contractual terms are upheld by the law.

15/02/2017

Renting in Dubai: a new rental contract protecting the tenant's rights is announced for March 2017

The contract includes clauses spelling out the cases that enable the landlord to request eviction of the tenant from the property.

06/02/2017

Renting in The UAE: why it is important to check carefully the landlord's documents before releasing any payment

Mario Volpi advises a tenant who paid a full year upfront but then found out the landlord was not the real owner.

02/02/2017

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30/01/2017

Good to know when you chose the area to live in Dubai... Dubai’s Remraam residents face daily delays of up to an hour due to morning traffic

Remraam residents have been struggling what traffic congestion in their neighbourhood that they describe as "unacceptable".

26/01/2017

Renting in Dubai: Be careful about possible scams. Make sure the annual rental cheque is in the name of the landlord or that the legal representative has all the needed documents.

Can an agent receive cheques on behalf of the landlord, or is it a scam?

20/01/2017

No more access to the beach for 600 residents in the Palm!

Nakheel, real estate developer, has just closed a part of the body's shoreline for the development of a new beach called the Palm West Beach project. Due to this, more than 600 residents in the waterfront apartments of The Palm Jumeirah have lost access to the beach.

19/01/2017

Do not be surprised if you are asked to provide an employment letter from your company when you are renting in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Some big developers like FGP are making this document mandatory.