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Homefront: ‘Can I use cryptocurrency to buy property in the UAE?’
It is difficult to use this mode of payment because digital coins are not recognised as legal tender in the UAE
Homefront: ‘Will buying properties in new projects offer better rental yields?’
Spending on upgrades and maintenance in old buildings will hit your potential return on investment
Homefront: ‘What happens to the money placed in escrow of stalled property projects?’
Any funds paid into an escrow account remain ring-fenced and protected by law
Homefront: ‘My landlord is refusing to return my Dh1,500 security deposit. Is this legal?’
It is important for tenants to remember that properties must be handed over in the original condition
Homefront: ‘Can our landlord impose a four-month penalty if we didn't give 90 days' notice?’
The couple are struggling financially and had to leave the property when the landlord denied their rent reduction request
Homefront: ‘Can a seller withdraw from a property sale after a buyer signs the contract?’
The practice of ‘gazumping’ is becoming more common in Dubai
Homefront: ‘Should I pay rent if there is no tenancy contract in place?’
The bank repossessed the property and is now threatening to evict the tenant if he does not settle his rental dues
Homefront: ‘Can I report a real estate manager for harassing me for deciding not to buy a property?’
The Dubai resident signed the booking form and handed over post-dated cheques but did not go ahead with the deal
Homefront: ‘Who should pay to fix a leak that comes from the apartment upstairs?’
The responsibility lies with the owner of the unit where the problem originated
Homefront: ‘Can my landlord increase the rent without serving the 90-day notice?’
The Dubai resident claims the rent increase also exceeds the Rera calculator’s estimate
Homefront: ‘Can I cancel my property sales contract and get a refund if there is a construction delay?’
All developers have a legal cushion of 12 months’ delay for completion
Homefront: ‘My ex-wife refuses to move out of the property I rent. What are my rights?’
Send a notification via registered mail informing her that she has 30 days to vacate as the owner wishes to re-let the unit
Homefront: ‘I lost my job and can't pay the rent. Can I end my lease early?’
The tenant will have to pay the landlord a penalty, but they could ask for a waiver or payment holiday
Homefront: ‘Does buying a property in the UAE entitle me to a residence visa?’
There are property-linked visas available with a duration of three, five and 10 years
Homefront: ‘Should I hire a company to manage my UAE property or do it myself remotely?’
Although self-managing a property is a cheap option for landlords, they will spend money and time to sort out maintenance problems in the long run
