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Make sure the Oqood certificates are issued on time

Make sure the Oqood certificates are issued on time

Developers in Dubai have no legal standing delaying this vital part of off-plan sales In recent months, it has been highlighted that for a number of new launches by private sector developers, the “Oqood” contract has not been registered. This has served in many cases as a marketing tool in order to facilitate speculation and…

Off-plan sales overtake ready for first time since 2008

Off-plan sales overtake ready for first time since 2008

The gap could widen if the upcoming launches hit their intended sales targets Dubai Off-plan sales now make up more than 50 per cent of all real estate transactions in Dubai for the first time since 2008. Now, off-plan is ahead of ready in a 51:49 split, according to data from fam Properties. This is…

Dubai’s housing handover upsurge

Dubai’s housing handover upsurge

We look into the impact of a sharp increase in housing deliveries this year Dubai has seen a significant upsurge in new home handovers during the first half of the year, with 12,525 deliveries as opposed to 5,039 during the same period last year, according to data from REIDIN. Dubai Silicon Oasis had the most…

The pros and cons of using a real estate agent

The pros and cons of using a real estate agent

There are many things to consider before you go along with your broker When buying or selling a home most of us rely on a broker or an agent for their professional knowledge or experience. But depending on whether you are a buyer or a seller, there can be certain advantages and disadvantages. In this…