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Property investment, off-plan sales, developer risk, and regulatory context in the UAE.
Real Estate · Lead story
Buying off-plan property in Dubai requires more than reviewing a brochure. Check the developer, DLD project status, escrow account, SPA, unit details, payment plan, registration and exit conditions before transferring a deposit.
Starting a holiday home business in Dubai requires the right owner or operator structure, DET registration, individual unit permits, guest compliance, Tourism Dirham administration, and annual renewals.
Dubai property owners with overdue service charges may be able to use Tayseer payment plans. Here is what owners should verify about instalments, enforcement, ongoing charges, and property sales.
Dubai tenants should review Ejari co-occupant information when the people actually living at a rented property change. Here is when to update records, how Dubai REST works, and why occupant registration is different from changing the tenancy contract.
Dubai’s Smart Rental Index gives tenants and landlords a clearer basis for discussing renewals, permitted rent increases, property quality, and documented lease negotiations.
Dubai’s First-Time Home Buyer Programme gives eligible UAE residents access to selected property launches, developer incentives and mortgage offers. This guide explains the criteria, process, costs and checks buyers should consider.
Exphat may offer renters a more practical balance of location, space, amenities, commuting convenience, and total housing cost.
Considering a sale? This practical Dubai guide explains how rental businesses are valued and what owners should review across assets, contracts, licensing, Tax, Financial records, and Accounting before accepting an offer.
A practical guide to Dubai real estate licensing, including RERA training, the broker exam, professional card requirements, costs, documents, renewal, and brokerage setup.
A practical Dubai renter’s guide to affordable metro-connected areas, total living costs, commute trade-offs, and rental checks before signing a lease.
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