Articles
Homefront: 'Can I delay switching to a more expensive mortgage amid the pandemic?'
The former Abu Dhabi resident's bank asked her to change to a non-resident home loan with a higher interest rate following her move to France
Homefront: 'Are we entitled to a booking fee refund if the unit was already let out?'
The couple paid Dh2,100 to secure an apartment they liked in Dubailand
Homefront: 'Can we stay to the end of our contract even if we terminated early?'
The Dubai family do not want to vacate the apartment after struggling to find somewhere new to live
Homefront: 'The developer is denying access to a storeroom that is legally ours'
The owner of the Dubai property had accepted the room as compensation for a floor space deficit
Homefront: 'Should Dubai owners still pay service charges directly to developers?'
The studio apartment owner says he understands there is a new system in the emirate
Homefront: 'Can I sell my Dubai apartment without using a real estate agent?'
While it may seem a great way to save on the commission, private sellers often fail due to a number of pitfalls, Mario Volpi says
Homefront: 'Can a new developer dictate terms on a delayed project?'
A new developer plans to take on an unfinished Dubai development, leaving investors concerned
Homefront: 'Does a 100-year lease renew when you sell a Sharjah property?'
The UAE resident wants to understand how the leasehold process works in the emirate
Homefront: 'Can I get a copy of my title deed if I haven't paid my service charge?'
The property owner stopped paying the fee in 2017 when his developer doubled it
Homefront: 'Can I sell my delayed off-plan unit from the UK?'
The buyer purchased the Dubai property while living in the UAE, but completion has been delayed several times
Homefront: 'My off-plan property's valuation is 20% less than the purchase price'
The Dubai buyer is trying to secure a mortgage now that the unit is ready for handover
Homefront: 'Why am I liable for mouldy walls my landlord never fixed?'
The Abu Dhabi tenant, who has now moved out, says his landlord demands he repair the issue
Homefront: 'I've changed my mind about moving out. Can I withdraw my notice to vacate?'
The Dubai tenant wanted to move into a bigger home but was put off by poor quality viewings
Homefront: 'Can I get my money back on a delayed off-plan property?'
The buyer asks if a lack of an Oqood registration strengthens his case
Homefront: 'Where are the best family-friendly areas for a three-bedroom home in Abu Dhabi?'
The soon-to-be UAE resident is moving from Belgium with his wife and young daughter
