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Category Results for: Real Estate/Property


Renting Property – Does Size Matter to You?

Updated 06-April-2015

Property sizes are measured in the old Imperial system and some in the newer Metric system. Here's a quick way to convert (and some additional advice)....
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Location Plans v Makani

Updated 29-March-2015

Finding your way around Dubai is easier than ever before with Makani, a new location geo-addressing system...
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Costs of Renting Property

Updated 11-January-2015

Remember to include the additional costs of renting property in Dubai. They can add up to a minimum of 15% of the annual rental....
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RERA Rental Increase Calculator – USE IT

Updated 27-December-2014

The RERA Rental Calculator is a superb tool for anyone involved in the property rental industry. Use it to negotiate your rent. ...
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Did your property agent forget….

Updated 11-December-2014

Sometimes we're left in the dark if a rental transaction is slightly different from the norm. Property agents should explain but if not we're here to help....
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Tenancy Contracts & Strata Law

Updated 11-December-2014

Dubai does well in trying to keep a degree of order when it comes to developers, their buildings and the owners. Dubai's Strata Law is one such example....
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Emicool – Tenants’ Guide

Updated 11-December-2014

Keeping your cool in Dubai can be rather daunting in summer temperatures of over 40 C or 104 F. Emicool air conditioning (district cooling) helps. ...
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My Neighbourhood – Shoreline Apartments

Updated 11-December-2014

Access to a fine beach, some lovely sea views, swimming pools, restaurants and bars. Insider information from residents in the Shoreline Apartments....
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My Neighbourhood – Palm Jumeirah

Updated 11-December-2014

Looking for inside information on living on one of the 16 fronds on Palm Jumeriah? Residents, past and present, are happy to share their villa experiences....
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My Neighbourhood – Discovery Gardens

Updated 11-December-2014

'My neighbourhood' articles will provide information from people living in Dubai's various residential areas. This is Discovery Gardens' chance to shine!...
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