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UAE Property‘Can I evict a tenant for late rent payment?’
The landlord must send a written notification to the tenant demanding payment within 30 days
‘Should the lease renewal date match the eviction notice date?’
If the dates are not aligned on both the documents, the eviction notice could be invalidated
UAE Property'Should I sell my UK apartment to buy in the UAE, or rent instead?'
Renting and selling homes in the Emirates is a fast process
UAE Property: ‘Will the global tariff row affect Dubai real estate prices?’
A cut in interest rates will lead to cheaper mortgages and make properties more affordable
UAE Property: ‘Is my tenant allowed to sub-let my apartment?’
Sub-letting a property is illegal unless the landlord is aware and has allowed it
UAE Property: ‘Should my landlord pay for property maintenance?’
The current practice is that any maintenance issues that cost less than Dh500 will be managed by the tenant and those costing more will be the landlord’s responsibility
UAE Property‘Is now a good time to buy real estate in Dubai or will the market soften soon?’
The main driver for the current growth is population expansion with no downturn expected until 2026 or 2027
UAE Property‘My landlord sent our rental renewal earlier than usual - is something amiss?’
The renewal amount will be determined upon expiry of the old tenancy agreement
UAE Property‘Is the new Dubai rent index more tenant-friendly?’
The DLD introduced it to rebalance the scales for an equilibrium between tenants and landlords
UAE Property: ‘Is it more sensible to buy or rent in Dubai?’
Purchasing helps benefit from capital appreciation while renting offers flexibility
Homefront‘Will Rera’s new index reduce house rents in Dubai?’
It was introduced in January mainly to improve the accuracy of rates during tenancy contract renewals
UAE Property: ‘Can my new landlord use an old eviction notice?’
Many judges at Dubai’s Rental Dispute Centre now accept eviction notice served by previous property owner
UAE Property‘How can I ensure my landlord isn’t overcharging for rent?’
The new Dubai index has improved the way rents are calculated and is more accurate
UAE propertyUAE Property: ‘Is it a good idea to flip property in the current market conditions?’
Process can be risky if the investor can’t hold onto the unit for long
UAE Property‘Should I get compensation if my landlord conducts major repairs during my tenancy?’
Maintenance should be done before a new tenant moves in, unless it is an emergency
