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Taking a five-year view of Dubai property

Real estate is a long-term investment, and capital gain is the ultimate rationale. So when buying... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, December 10 - 2005 at 08:27

Democracy, property law and Dubai realty prices

The announcement that the UAE is to hold elections for the first time to the Federal National... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, December 03 - 2005 at 09:31

Where next for the Dubai property market?

Property markets move in cycles, and three years is a pretty typical up-cycle. The Dubai property... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, November 26 - 2005 at 13:03

Liquidity and supply issues drive Dubai prices higher

Waiting for a housing crash to buy a property is like hoping to win a raffle. The chances are it... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, November 17 - 2005 at 09:43

Dubai caps rental rises at 15%

An executive order from Dubai Crown Prince General Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, November 12 - 2005 at 09:19

Spotting the winners and losers in Dubai property

The Dubai real estate market has slowed this year, particularly for off-plan re-sales which are... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, November 02 - 2005 at 09:45

Due diligence when buying Dubai property

Whenever you buy something you always have to be sure that the buyer actually owns what is being... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, October 25 - 2005 at 08:31

Prices and rentals rising again in good Dubai locations

After stalling in the first-half villa and apartment prices for completed units in the best... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, October 20 - 2005 at 11:12

Rental costs are the key reason to buy in Dubai

Soaring rental costs this year have encouraged more expatriates to buy in Dubai. With the total... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, October 13 - 2005 at 09:09

HSBC ramps up Dubai mortgage offering

The announcement this week that HSBC is to offer its world-class flexible mortgage packages in... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, October 05 - 2005 at 12:47

End-user vs. investor: who should buy Dubai property?

With rents soaring in Dubai many people are buying homes to live in at a time when pure investor... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, September 28 - 2005 at 09:13

Market focus shifts to completed Dubai properties

This autumn a subtle shift has taken place in the Dubai property market. No longer are off-plan... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, September 24 - 2005 at 08:08

Dubai property buyers becoming more selective

Rents are still surging ahead in Dubai by up to 50%, improving the argument to buy. But agents... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, September 15 - 2005 at 10:39

Dubai property law to come before a federal law

The latest feedback from senior lawyers is that they expect a Dubai property law to be issued... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, September 08 - 2005 at 09:20

Delays annoy Dubai property buyers

On time delivery of property is a rarity in Dubai today. Buyers are advised to factor extra time... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, September 05 - 2005 at 14:54