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UAE Property‘Can I be evicted if my home is switched to a short-term rental?'
Tenant has been served a 30-day notice before the expiration of his lease
UAE Property: ‘Will energy-efficient features increase my house’s resale value?’
Developers are adding smart home features in newer master communities aimed at high-end buyers
UAE Property‘Why is my townhouse not renting out?’
It may signal a pricing mismatch or competitive supply pressure
UAE Property: ‘Can I avoid using an agent and deal with the landlord directly?’
Direct rentals do occur in smaller buildings or where the owner has a few units
UAE Property‘Are landlords allowed to demand a year's rent in one cheque?’
Paying up front may suit landlords - but many tenants prefer instalments
UAE Property: ‘Is fear of missing out driving people to buy homes?’
There seems to be a sense of urgency among tenants amid a bull market
UAE Property: ‘What effect is the rise in rents having on tenants in Dubai?’
Are people being priced out? No, our expert says, the impact is more likely to be a redistribution of demand
UAE Property: ‘What are the pros and cons of buying off-plan in Dubai?’
Many investors have made substantial returns from buying early in a project’s life cycle
UAE Property‘Are there rules to limit arbitrary rent hikes in Dubai?’
This tenant is already paying a high rent and is seeking clarity ahead of their lease renewal
'Does $525m Property Finder deal reduce brokers to mere order takers?'
Permira and Blackstone's investment in the portal will turbocharge property tech, meaning brokers must adapt
UAE Property‘My landlord is threatening eviction if I don’t accept rent hike'
Rental Dispute Centre in Dubai can dismiss a sham eviction and set fair rent
UAE Property: ‘Can I use my rental villa as a temporary office?’
A tenant should not convert a residential property into a de-facto office without the landlord’s consent
‘Can a landlord raise the rent in a building without a star rating?'
Visibility of a building’s star rating is currently limited only to the owner, but there are discussions about making it public
UAE Property: ‘How can I protect my off-plan investment in Dubai?’
The project is still two years from handover
UAE Property‘Can my landlord increase the rent after renewing the lease?'
A tenant is being asked to fork out more just two weeks after extending - what are they to do?
