Articles
UAE Property'When does a Dubai off-plan property delay become a red flag?'
The important thing is not to stop paying instalments just because the project is late
UAE Property'Should I sell my off-plan Dubai apartment amid uncertainty or wait?'
Investors should consider selling if something fundamental has changed
UAE Property: 'Can I stay in my company-rented apartment after resigning?'
Person living in the property and legal tenant may not be the same person
UAE Property: 'Can my tenant legally list my apartment as a holiday rental?'
Subletting in Dubai is not illegal; however, the landlord must be informed and agree to the subleasing
UAE Property: 'Who pays to install an EV charger at a rented villa?'
If the charger is for your personal use, the landlord may reasonably expect you to cover the installation cost
UAE Property: ‘Are you paying too much in service charges for your apartment?’
Higher service charges don’t automatically mean something is wrong
UAE Property'My landlord is selling my apartment. Can the new owner make me move out?'
Selling a property doesn't automatically end the tenancy
UAE Property'How do I know I’m genuinely ready to buy a house?'
Take your time, ask plenty of questions and don't feel pressured
UAE property: 'Is it better to pay off my mortgage soon or invest elsewhere?'
What matters is how comfortable you are with borrowing and what opportunities are available to you
UAE Property: 'How can I tell if my apartment is overpriced or undervalued?'
Completed transactions tell us where the market has been willing to commit real money
UAE Property'Will renovating before selling increase my home's value?'
Before you splash the home-improvement cash, imagine what you're selling through the eyes of a prospective buyer, says our expert
UAE Property: 'Can management company block tenant's guests from staying over?'
Such situations can be resolved through dialogue once management company is asked to justify policy
UAE Property'Can a management company increase my rent despite the freeze?'
Our reader asks a question that will resonate with many tenants in Abu Dhabi
UAE Property'Should I compromise on the property and focus on the community?'
You can renovate a house, extend it or update the interiors, but what you cannot change is the location
'Is it still worth buying a house in Dubai after more than 15 years of renting?'
The important question is whether buying now makes sense for the next five to 10 years
