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Strata law reveals homeowners groups short of cash

Apartment owners could face staggering bills for upkeep of property.

July 12, 2010 8:29
 
Competition conquers complacency

Competition conquers complacency

The regional housing market may seem an impenetrable minefield right now, but increasing competition amongst lenders is helping the industry open up.

June 6, 2010 10:27
 

Property deregistration begins in Dubai

After sending letters to hundreds of investors, Land Department begins to strip owners of their titles.

May 23, 2010 2:15
 
Why Cityscape 2009 was boring

Why Cityscape 2009 was boring

The event this year was subdued and most of the stands looked empty. Kipp went scouting through the exhibition to see what the few visitors were looking at.

October 8, 2009 3:44
 

MENA property management market can yield $30 billion in revenue

The region's underdeveloped property management market can generate up to $30 billion in revenue if exploited...

October 4, 2009 1:04
 
Emaar’s merger: Will it change Dubai’s property scene?

Emaar’s merger: Will it change Dubai’s property scene?

Analysts argue that though the move is a positive one, it will not have an impact on the market in the short term.

June 28, 2009 1:21
 
Dubai world’s second worst performing property market

Dubai world’s second worst performing property market

Dubai is the second performing property market in the world after Latvia, says London-based Knight Frank. Ouch.

May 26, 2009 9:42
 
CLT + ALT +DEL

CLT + ALT +DEL

Dubai’s Rera and the Land Department have formed a joint committee to decide on the projects in the emirate that will be cancelled.

May 7, 2009 11:43
 
How positive are you?

How positive are you?

The UAE’s political and business heads are confident that Dubai is still strong and will emerge even stronger after the financial crisis. Do you agree?

March 3, 2009 11:16
 
Now will you buy property in Dubai?

Now will you buy property in Dubai?

The UAE is reportedly planning to introduce a law granting residency visas to all freehold property buyers. Will the offer entice investors back to Dubai’s market?

February 17, 2009 10:47
 
Property is gloomy, not booming

Property is gloomy, not booming

Dubai’s Damac Properties has announced that the property boom is back with a bang. We are speechless.

January 6, 2009 2:58
 
Not creating a new real estate bubble

Not creating a new real estate bubble

While Dubai’s property boom may be going bust, the authorities seem to be taking precautions to regulate the market better in the future.

December 31, 2008 12:53
 
Property market speculation: good or bad?

Property market speculation: good or bad?

Good, says RERA chief, but adds that there is no harm in subjective restrictions by developers.

September 15, 2008 10:17
 
Keep the money coming in

Keep the money coming in

Though developers in the region have to follow rent caps, they easily find other ways to make the tenant pay.

September 8, 2008 1:20