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Topic: Rera

Five years on, investors of Dubai Lagoon still in limbo

Ahmed Hassan Bin-Jamil invested in the Dubai Lagoon project in 2006. Schon properties, the developers say that the project will finally be completed in April but this seems unlikely since the development is still an active construction site. Antonie Robertson / The National

Feb 23, 2013

Investors have been told the first units will be ready in April, but after waiting five years, some say they are losing hope they will ever get their keys. Read Article Five years on, investors of Dubai Lagoon still in limbo

In the market for a Dubai apartment? Here's an Audi R8 as a sweetener

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Jan 03, 2013

Damac hopes to sell its multi-million dirham apartments at Ocean Heights and Burj-side Boulevard Tower with the offer of the German luxury sports car. Read Article In the market for a Dubai apartment? Here's an Audi R8 as a sweetener

Wasl agrees to Rera partnership to speed up tenant contract registration

Dec 09, 2012

Wasl sign an agreement with the land department allowing customers to register their contracts in any of the wasl branches.  Read Article Wasl agrees to Rera partnership to speed up tenant contract registration

Tenants threatened with eviction as Dubai landlords defy 5% rent cap

DUBAI , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - June 13 : View of the Dubai Marina , JLT and JBR from top of the Princess tower in Dubai Marina in Dubai. ( Pawan Singh / The National ) For News summer series modern icons. Story by Manal

Oct 25, 2012

Renting in UAE: Landlords seeking to cash in on Dubai's property boom are raising rents by as much as 50 per cent in defiance of Rera's 5 per cent cap. Read Article Tenants threatened with eviction as Dubai landlords defy 5% rent cap

 

Dubai property watchdog launches site to cut rent scam risks

Oct 08, 2012

The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Rera) orders companies to post listings online in a bid to cut scam risks. Read Article Dubai property watchdog launches site to cut rent scam risks

 

End one-cheque rent system in Dubai, experts say

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Oct 07, 2012

Take our poll: An overhaul of the emirate's subletting industry is required if Dubai is to avoid a repeat of recent rental scams that have affected thousands of tenants and landlords, say experts. Read Article End one-cheque rent system in Dubai, experts say

 

Dewa tells Dubai renters to put their names on utility bills

Oct 07, 2012

The emirate's electricity and water authority has asked residents who rent their homes to ensure they have their own names on utility bills. Read Article Dewa tells Dubai renters to put their names on utility bills

 

Rera signs owner accounts contract in Dubai

Sep 27, 2012

Property owners are a step closer to managing their own communities after Dubai's realty watchdog signed an agreement allowing Emirates NBD to open escrow accounts for owners' associations. Read Article Rera signs owner accounts contract in Dubai

 

Property tribunal begins into multimillion-dirham Dubai rental scam

Sep 25, 2012

Haitham Al Kouatly, the Saudi owner of Shamyana Entertainment Services, fled the country in August with a year's rent on at least 350 apartments in Dubai. He is now wanted by Interpol. Read Article Property tribunal begins into multimillion-dirham Dubai rental scam

 

Dubai to ban agencies and brokers who flout property rules

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 19, 2012; Yousuf Alsayed Al Hashimi , Senior Director, Real Estate Licensing Department gestures during the interview in Dubai . ( Satish Kumar / The National ) For News

Sep 20, 2012

The move is part of a series of measures taken by government to regain market confidence following recent multi-million-dirham property scams that have shaken the Dubai market. Read Article Dubai to ban agencies and brokers who flout property rules

 

Guarantee bonds could be used to settle property scam disputes in Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - September 11, 2012. (Right to left) Ali Hussain (32 years old of Pakistan) speaking while Adel and Sara looks on, at their quick meeting with regards to rental fees at The Fairways in The Greens. (Jeffrey E Biteng / The National) Editor's Note; Alan and Sara do not want their full name written. People were kind of nervous with the camera around. Ramola reports.

Sep 13, 2012

Rera says it will consider liquidating a Dh5 million security bond to keep tenants affected by the Shamyana subletting scam in their homes. A company involved in the property con will be made to pay. Read Article Guarantee bonds could be used to settle property scam disputes in Dubai

 

Property con may have left hundreds in Dubai broke and homeless

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 5 2012, na-Rents , A Preeti Kannan Story- Tenants at The Greens, who say their agent has absconded with their rent money and now the landlord is demanding they pay rents again, met and discussed legal action which might be filed in the coming days. The Tenants held the meeting at the Al Tayal building community centre, thirity plus tenants participated in the discussion. Mike Young / The National

Sep 06, 2012

As many as 400 residents are believed to have fallen prey to a conman who has made off with a year's worth of rent. Read Article Property con may have left hundreds in Dubai broke and homeless

 

How to resolve a property dispute in Dubai

Sep 05, 2012

How to in the UAE: The Real Estate Regulatory Agency (Rera) is often the first stop for people who need guidance or help resolving a dispute. Read Article How to resolve a property dispute in Dubai

 

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Dubai dart tournament promises to be exciting

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Raymond van Barneveld of The Netherlands arrives for his match against Gary Anderson of England during the quarter finals of the 2011 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on January 1, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Raymond van Barneveld

In truth, darts is one of few sports where the professionals are more often than not in no better physical shape than the rowdy crowds that cheer them on.  Dubai dart tournament promises to be exciting

Bribery laws go beyond borders

An Afghan street vendor touts prepaid Etisalat phone cards. The UAE company operates in the troubled nation, which has a reputation for corruption along with Ivory Coast and Pakistan. Mauricio Lima / AFP Photo

Companies in the UAE are finding themselves facing a legal minefield caused by the global reach of tough and sometimes conflicting US and UK anti-corruption laws. John Henzell reports.   Bribery laws go beyond borders

Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

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With Muslim families, you must say "mashallah" with every compliment lest someone think you are jealous and have the evil eye.  Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

Andy Murray pulls out of French Open through injury

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Pain in lower back forces world No 2 to look beyond second grand slam tournament in the calendar year.  Andy Murray pulls out of French Open through injury

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Vin Diesel, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez and Gina Carano on the Fast & Furious franchise.  Fast & Furious 6 - start your engines

The collaboration of Shamma Hamdan and Jay Sean in Dubai

Jay Sean and Shamma Hamdan for Saeed Saeed's story on Coke Studios. May 2013 CREDIT: Courtesy Coke Studios

Coke Studio, now in its second season, blends Khaleeji pop with RnB.  The collaboration of Shamma Hamdan and Jay Sean in Dubai

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