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Rent Increase Rules in Dubai (2026): Bands, 90-Day Notice and the Rental Index
Dubai landlords can only raise rent at renewal, with 90 days' notice, and only if the rent is more than 10% below the DLD index. Here are the increase bands, a worked example, how to check the index and what to do in a dispute.
How to Sell Off-Plan Property Before Handover in Dubai (2026): Rules, Costs and Profit
You can sell off-plan property in Dubai before handover by assigning your SPA, but developers set a minimum paid and charge an NOC fee. Here is the step-by-step process, every cost and a worked profit example.
Service Charges in Dubai (2026): What They Cover, Typical Rates and How to Check Them
Service charges in Dubai are annual per-sq-ft fees for shared areas, approved by RERA and paid by owners. Here is what they cover, typical rates, how to check them on the DLD index and how they change your net yield.
Snagging Inspection in Dubai (2026): Handover Checklist, Costs and Developer Duties
A snagging inspection finds defects in a new Dubai property before you take the keys. Here is where it fits in handover, a room-by-room checklist, what professional snagging costs and what developers must fix afterwards.
Cheapest Way to Rent in Dubai (2026): Every Upfront and Hidden Cost Compared
Renting in Dubai costs more than the rent. Here is every upfront and running cost compared, a worked example on a AED 100,000 apartment, how cheques change the price and seven ways to cut the cost.
Property Management Fees in Dubai (2026): Every Option Compared, Cheapest First
Long-term property management in Dubai typically costs 5% to 8% of the annual rent, holiday home operators 15% to 25% of bookings. Here is every option compared, what costs extra and a worked long-term versus holiday home example.
Cheapest Way to Get a Mortgage in Dubai (2026): Every Fee and Option Compared
The cheapest Dubai mortgage is the one with the lowest total cost over the years you keep it. Here is every fee compared, fixed versus variable, a fee-or-no-fee worked example and seven ways to cut the cost.
Cheapest Way to Sell Your Property in Dubai (2026): Every Seller Cost Compared
Seller costs in Dubai usually come to around 2% to 4% of the price. Here is every cost compared, a worked example on a AED 1.5 million sale and seven ways sellers can save without risking the deal.
The Yards Plaza by BEYOND: Offices From AED 2.85M, Allocation 19 Oct
The Yards Plaza by BEYOND: 272 offices from AED 2.85M on a 40/60 plan, with a pool and padel courts. EOIs open now, allocation 19 October. Full numbers inside.
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