Tag: "Property"

Strata law will boost liquidity and investor appetite, says RBS report

Strata law will boost liquidity and investor appetite, says RBS report

Dubai’s new strata law will inject liquidity into the emirate’s economy and open the door to property vultures, a UAE banking sector report has concluded.

Dubai business model not broken, claims Rasmala

Dubai business model not broken, claims Rasmala

Dubai’s business model is not broken due to Abu Dhabi’s presence in the emirate, Rasmala has concluded in its latest research publication.

Laing O’Rourke denies Mideast closure rumour
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Laing O’Rourke denies Mideast closure rumour

Construction company Laing O’Rourke has dismissed speculation suggesting its Middle East operation will close.

Nakheel begins paying creditors owed AED500k
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Nakheel begins paying creditors owed AED500k

Nakheel has started repaying creditors owed AED500,000 or less, the company confirmed on Monday.

Tycoon blew nearly AED1bn of investors’ money, court hears

Tycoon blew nearly AED1bn of investors’ money, court hears

An Emirati property tycoon who embezzled nearly AED1bn from 3,700 investors blew the money on boats, luxury cars and parties.

Saudi to allow foreigners to own property
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Saudi to allow foreigners to own property

Foreigners will be allowed to own property for the first time in Saudi Arabia once King Abdullah Economic City is built.

Strata could cut millions in maintenance fees

Strata could cut millions in maintenance fees

Property developers could lose millions in maintenance fees if strata law gives owners power to appoint management companies.

Dubai Strata Law needs more clarity - lawyer

Dubai Strata Law needs more clarity – lawyer

Owners’ rights for mixed-use premises appear to be largely absent from Dubai’s Strata Law guidelines, according to a legal expert.

Dubai real estate buoyed by monthly arrivals

Dubai real estate buoyed by monthly arrivals

An influx of 10,000 new residents to Dubai each month is helping prop up the emirate’s property market, an industry figure has said.

Dubai property will never be "normal" - expert

Dubai property will never be “normal” – expert

Dubai will never be home to a “normal” property industry, according to Karim Nassif from Habib Al Mulla & Company.

Moody’s casts gloomy outlook for Gulf property

Moody’s casts gloomy outlook for Gulf property

Increased property oversupply the key driver behind Gulf real estate industry’s negative outlook, says Moody’s.

Landlords' property upswing hopes delay recovery

Landlords’ property upswing hopes delay recovery

A refusal to sell accommodation at distress prices is delaying Dubai’s property market recovery, real estate expert claims.

Prince Charles Urged Qatari Emir To Ditch Project, Developer Claims

Prince Charles Urged Qatari Emir To Ditch Project, Developer Claims

Property developer Christian Candy accuses the Prince of Wales of convincing Qatari Emir to pull plug on illustrious UK housing project.

Property Prices In UAE To Keep Falling - Study

Property Prices In UAE To Keep Falling – Study

Commerce-magazine.com readers expect property prices to continue dropping, despite industry reports that suggest otherwise.

Play By The Rules

Play By The Rules

Graham Yeates, head of strata management for property consultant Cluttons, tells .Commerce how Dubai’s new Strata Laws will improve the emirate’s real estate industry.