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Dubai’s new off-plan sales regulations: what we know and don’t know

Dubai’s new off-plan sales regulations: what we know and don’t know

Dubai’s new off-plan sales regulations: what we know and don’t know Developers now have more authority to deal with defaulters; investors will find comfort in the new timescales The government of Dubai has recently issued Law No. 19 of 2017, which is a partial update to the 2008 and 2009 interim property registration laws. The…

So what will happen to Dubai’s real estate market in 2018?

So what will happen to Dubai's real estate market in 2018?

So what will happen to Dubai’s real estate market in 2018? Experts give their view on the next 12 months for the emirate’s property sector Developers will be tempted to reduce the size of apartments to make their price tag more affordable in 2018 as finding value for money remains a priority for buyers, according…

How VAT works in real estate

With the new tax scheme coming into effect, PW speaks to tax advisor Shiraz Khan about its impact on residential and commercial property Value Added Tax (VAT) is now a reality, and although residential real estate in general is either exempt or zero-rated, commercial property dealings will attract an extra 5 per cent on top,…