Dubai land transactions up by 21% in H1 of 2012
Sales accounts for 49% of the total transactions while mortgage dominates 47% of the transactions 18953 transactions were executed in six months, on average there were 133 transactions per day and 16...
View ArticleDubai in Initial Stage of New Property Boom
The long perspective of real estate investments includes ups and downs. The ability to predict an upcoming real estate industry cycle could help investors realize healthy profits. Since property...
View ArticleIs this a new property boom or …. think again
A number of newspapers’ headlines promote significant shifts in Dubai real estate prices and rental values, suggesting that the boom times are back. However, the reality shows a more subdued recovery...
View ArticleDubai Land Department launches the real estate e-Mart
The Dubai Land Department (LD) has launched its real estate e-Mart as an electronic portal to list properties for sale and to exchange property information easily. The new system ensures transparency...
View ArticleUAE’s Indian expats look to invest in property back home
Downfall of the Indian rupee stirred the property interests of expat Indians residing in the UAE. Now they can buy real estate worth even more than a 10 million rupee in India. A recent report showed...
View ArticleDubai sees more expats owning homes
A report released yesterday says that Dubai expats and tenants are increasingly becoming real estate owners. The study highlights the importance of the rates as a major sign of the growing confidence...
View ArticleDemand for low-budget housing drives Abu Dhabi property prices in Q1, report
Leasing rates for low-cost housing in Mussafah and MBZ and apartments in Al Raha Beach have jumped with an average of 8% since the beginning of 2013. That was announced in a report by Asteco. The...
View ArticleUAE investors are building property into their portfolio
49% of UAE investors expect property to perform strongly over the next five years Most investors hold a low risk or balanced investment portfolio 27% consider preservation of capital fundamental to...
View ArticleThe Ritz-Carlton Residences, Bangkok invites investors in Dubai
PACE launches The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Bangkok – Thailand’s Tallest Building with House of Patels in Dubai Three day event promoting The Ritz-Carlton Residences at MahaNakhon, featuring highest...
View ArticleTurkey foreign ownership laws get even friendlier in 2013, signalling a...
A raft of new rules governing property ownership in Turkey have made the country increasingly attractive to foreigners in 2013, laying the foundations for continued growth in the property market there...
View ArticleEmaar South Launches Exclusive Collection of Golf Villas
• All-new Golf Links community, located along the 18-hole golf course, features exclusive collection of only four and five-bedroom villas ideal for families • Emaar South is a 7 sq km development only...
View ArticleVAT Refund on Building New Homes for UAE Nationals
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has set three requirements and procedures for UAE nationals to refund Value Added Tax (VAT) incurred on the new residences. The conditions state that in order to refund...
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