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Dubai's new shared-housing law: what landlords need to know
Mandatory permit, subletting banned, fines up to AED 1 million: Dubai's new shared-housing regulation has come into force.
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Passing on a property in Dubai: inheritance and wills
Why it pays to plan ahead for passing on a Dubai property, and what legal tools exist to formalise your wishes.
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RERA, DLD, Oqood, Ejari: who does what in Dubai real estate
A practical glossary of the key institutions and registers behind every real estate transaction in Dubai.
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Escrow accounts in Dubai: how your payments are protected
How the escrow accounts required of developers work, and what they do and don't guarantee for an off-plan buyer.
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Freehold, leasehold, usufruct: property rights in Dubai
Full ownership, long lease, right of use: what each status gives the buyer and how to tell them apart.