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Subletting in Dubai not allowed without landlord’s consent
Subletting is not allowed without the consent of the landlord but an owners association managing a tower in Dubai Marina will not benefit from the building's units being sublet, warns Mario Volpi.
Dubai landlord’s 10% penalty for bounced cheque seems unfair
Landlord demanding a hefty fee for a tenant's bounced cheque mistake is why most renters consider property owners 'greedy', says real estate expert Mario Volpi.
Buy in Dubai? Property prices to soften but don’t wait too long
With the oil price crash and the stablisation of the real estate market, is now a good time to buy an apartment in Dubai? Mario Volpi advises.
Dubai resident left bemused by property agent’s demands
Tenant is wary of a Dubai real estate agent that is demanding double commission for a new rental deal. Mario Volpi advises.
Dubai landlord faces dilemma after tenant’s cheques keep defaulting
A property investor is disheartened by a cheque bouncing tenant that then won a rental dispute between the two of them. Mario Volpi advises.
Rent factors to consider when moving to Abu Dhabi on Dh50,000 a month
Mario Volpi advises a family who are set to arrive in the capital and are keen to stay for around five years.
Where to buy property in Dubai as prices start to fall
With apartment prices in Dubai falling, which area is best for buyer to invest? JVC, Sports City or Remraam? Mario Volpi advises.
Dubai landlord sends eviction notice to DIFC tenant via WhatsApp, is that valid?
Does a tenant living in DIFC have to be served a one-year notarised notice to vacate or a WhatsApp message is enough? The National's property expert Mario Volpi gives us his insights.
Year in review 2014: Most common property problems in the UAE
The National’s real estate expert, Mario Volpi, reviews the year’s most common property problems in the UAE.
Ex-husband rents out jointly-owned Dubai villa without permission
Villa owner comes to blows with her ex-husband over rental of their jointly owned property. Mario Volpi advises.
Dubai landlord agrees to freeze rent for 2 years - but hikes it 15%
Tenant is told the two-year rental rule - where rent in Dubai could not be raised by a landlord for 24 months after a contract was signed - no longer exists. Mario Volpi advises.
Swap deal seems best bet for frustrated buyer of off-plan Dubai property
An off-plan property buyer is unhappy about a seven-day 'swap' offer from the Dubai developer.
Agent not entitled to commission if contract was nullified
Tenant who backed out of rental contract after noticing mould and water damage in apartment, does not have to pay commission to the real estate agent, says property expert Mario Volpi.
Does landlord or tenant pay municipality fee on Dubai property?
The owner of a Green Community villa questions a series of rental demands from a long-standing tenant.
Libyan denied UAE property residence visa due to lack of title deeds
The developer of the Dubai apartment failed to submit all the documentation required for the deeds to be drawn up. Mario Volpi advises.
