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DLD, TRA to regulate real estate ads in Dubai

DLD, TRA to regulate real estate ads

MoU includes the regulation of electronic advertising, especially for websites that offer real estate The Dubai Land Department (DLD) and the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) during the Gitex Technology Week, which concludes on October 18. The MoU aims to regulate real estate advertisements by setting an operational framework in…

DLD, Cityscape sign MoU

DLD Cityscape

Dubai Land Department (DLD) on Sunday announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Informa Middle East, organiser of the region’s biggest property event, Cityscape. The agreement aims to focus its efforts on promoting Dubai as an attractive regional and international investment destination, and strengthening its position as a prime investment hub. It will also highlight…

Tax impact on tenants is more psychological

Vat on Tenants

The year began with the implementation of a landmark policy by the UAE government — the introduction of value-added tax (VAT) at a rate of 5 per cent. Halfway through the year, it bears reviewing to see how VAT has affected the real estate sector. The answer to that is — marginally. The issue of…

DLD deploys paperless pay service

DLD deploys paperless pay service

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has expanded its payment channels to include the Apple Pay and Samsung Pay applications. The smart payment service was initially introduced last month and is now deployed at the department’s headquarters and all real estate registration trustee offices. “In light of the wide use of smart phones across our society,…