Short Term Rental in Dubai – Local Market, Global Opportunities

Short Term Rental in Dubai – Local Market, Global Opportunities
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As the saying goes, special situations bear special opportunities.

Property prices in Dubai have witnessed a decline during the past four years, making luxury Dubai property significantly cheaper than in peer cities. In figures: An investor buying a luxury property in Berlin will have to shell out 79,23% more per square metre than for a comparable real estate asset in Dubai (Knight Frank PIRI 100 Index 2017).

10 year visa, 100% Business Ownership – UAE`s Wind of Change

10 year visa, 100% Business Ownership – UAE`s Wind of Change
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On the 20th. of May 2018, the UAE government announced major legislatory reforms which will have profound impact on Dubai`s property market specifically as well as the UAE as a destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) as a whole.The new laws, anticipated to come into force by the end of 2018, will provide for visa to be granted to highly skilled professionals for up to ten years to as well as to allow 100% business ownership everywhere in the UAE for non-nationals.

Deferred Property Sale in Dubai – A Transfer Scheme geared towards Institutional Investors

Deferred Property Sale in Dubai – A Transfer Scheme geared towards Institutional Investors
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The Dubai Land Department (“DLD”) as the Emirate`s governing body overseeing property transfers now also allows for registration and execution of so-called deferred sale agreements. Such agreements describe a particular ownership transfer of real estate assets where the ultimate transfer of title remains pending until all deferred considerations as per the contract have been settled.

DIFC-based REITs – Status quo and Future Developments

DIFC-based REITs – Status quo and Future Developments
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Since the enactment of the Dubai International Financial Centre`s (DIFC) pertinent REIT regulations in 2006 the DIFC has allowed the creation of REIT trusts or corporations within its perimeter. As DIFC-based property funds and REITs are now considerably gaining in investors` interest, it is time to take a closer look at the determining factors and available options. Dubai`s DIFC has established itself as the region`s prime financial jurisdiction, offering a robust common law legal framework and thus becoming the domicile of choice for many property fund structures.

Supply or Demand – What will Dominate Dubai`s Property Market in 2018?

Supply or Demand – What will Dominate Dubai`s Property Market in 2018?
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In light of the retreat of rental prices witnessed since Dubai`s real estate market peaked in mid-2014, many observers have uttered concerns in view of developers continually announcing new projects, ostensibly paving the way into substantial oversupply and an aggravated price slump. With recently revised supply projections and population figures now at hand, the goal of this article is to analyze the supply and demand dynamics at play in Dubai`s property market from now going forward.

Dubai Rental Index 2018 – What Landlords (and Tenants) Need to Know

Dubai Rental Index 2018 – What Landlords (and Tenants) Need to Know
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With the rental index having legal implications for possible rent increases in the renewal process of existing contracts, the purpose of this contribution is to provide you with strategies strengthening your negotiating power as well as to familiarise you with the methodology of the index computation.

VAT in the UAE – A Guide for Real Estate Investors

VAT in the UAE – A Guide for Real Estate Investors
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Starting from 1st. of January 2018 and in line with other GCC countries, the UAE is to implement a Value Added Tax (VAT) amounting to 5% on most goods and services.
This article is therefore aiming to highlight the regulations as far as they are relevant to a real estate investor and to identify possible repercussions that the changes hold for the market`s future evolution.

Blockchain Pioneer Dubai – Property Purchase on Mouse Click?

Blockchain Pioneer Dubai – Property Purchase on Mouse Click?
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Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Litecoin have witnessed an unprecedented growth in media-related attention.This went along with the sextupling of the Bitcoin`s exchange rate in US-Dollar since the beginning of 2017.Substantial price gains and a spreading utilisation of cryptocurrencies thereby nurture the user`s natural desire to utilise their virtual money for the acquisition of tangible assets like precious metals or real estate.

Asset Protection in the UAE – Domiciliation of a Family Office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)

Asset Protection in the UAE – Domiciliation of a Family Office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
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Offering political and economical stability, double taxation treaties with more than 60 jurisdictions worldwide besides an environment that is free of income and corporate taxes (exceptions are few), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) exhibit some generally desirable strong points for the set-up of estate and succession planning solutions.

Cityscape Global 2017 – Affordable.New.Normal

Cityscape Global 2017 – Affordable.New.Normal
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Being the Gulf region`s most prominent exposition for the real-estate industry, Cityscape Global tends to provide some valuable insights into the property market`s pulse, overall health and direction; to this extent, the 16th. edition of Cityscape was no surprise.

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