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Residency through Property Ownership
There has been much talk recently about long term Visas, held out as an example of the Dubai government encouraging investment in the Emirate by creating a greater sense of belonging and security. So far however it seems those Visas have been offered only to a ... Read more
Short Term Lettings in Dubai – What you need to consider legally when letting your property
With residential rents currently in decline, many home-owners are looking towards the short-term letting market to maximise returns. Here we examine both the legal and practical context in which short term lettings operate in Dubai. ... Read more
Gifting property in Dubai – The difference between 4% and 0.125% transfer fee
Clients often ask about the option of gifting their Dubai property to a third party. What they usually have in mind is transferring title in the property to someone else, but on the basis of a gift transaction, rather than ... Read more
Overview of the laws and procedures if a Landlord has a dispute with their Tenant/Tenants
Many investors in the UAE property market buy to let – that is they acquire property for the purposes of renting it out to generate returns. Letting costs are relatively low in Dubai, which can produce attractive rental yields in many cases. ... Read more
How to own your property – A structure that’s right for you
Once you’ve chosen your property, whether it’s for your own use or to rent out as an investment, you should think about how to structure that ownership. There are various options, and here we will look at owning in your individual name, in joint names, or ... Read more