Mario Volpi

It was introduced in January mainly to improve the accuracy of rates during tenancy contract renewals

Many judges at Dubai’s Rental Dispute Centre now accept eviction notice served by previous property owner

The new Dubai index has improved the way rents are calculated and is more accurate

Process can be risky if the investor can’t hold onto the unit for long

Maintenance should be done before a new tenant moves in, unless it is an emergency

The market has been increasing in volume and sales transactions for the past few years, and there are many factors behind this

The existing regulation will still be used to calculate any percentage increases to the rental amounts when the market is going up

Subject of returning rental deposit is an emotive one and often leads to disputes

There are more people coming to make Dubai their home than the number of properties being handed over

To evict a tenant for non-payment of rent, you must send a notarised letter to them requesting immediate payment

In the past, some developers have experimented with accepting digital currencies, but this is not mainstream

The crowd funding method of buying real estate is relatively flexible, as it offers an easy entry and exit compared with full ownership

This is a personal choice and there are several pros and cons to both

Obtaining the 10-year permit requires investment in property with a value of at least Dh2 million

Always let the owner know well in advance if you intend to move out