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The Springs: a favoured community for families
John Blanch is a family man. He spends most of his free time with his loved ones — his wife Bic, 13-year-old son Kit and 11-year-old daughter May-Ann. So when he decided to move to Dubai from Singapore in August 2008, what he wanted was an ideal...

Coldwell Banker - Ahead in the technology arena; AdMob Adds Tablet Ad Formats
AdMob today unveiled a new set of tablet ad formats and enhanced developer tools in connection with the one-year anniversary of its formal acquisition by Google. The mobile ad network also said it now gets more than 2.7 billion ad requests, up...

Single-cheque tenants bag big discounts
It might seem to be the right time to rent an apartment in Discovery Gardens since a number property leasing companies have unleashed lucrative offers. But there is a catch. You get the best offer only if you pay the yearly rent in a single...

Property or stock? Either one is good
I was listening to the radio the other day and heard the song, ‘I wanna be a billionaire,’ by Travie McCoy. Like many, I can empathise with the theme and so felt inspired to try and boost my savings. To me, asking the question: “Which is...

Commercial realty prices are showing signs of strength
New York: Warren Buffett, whose commercial mortgage joint-venture is financing multi-family real estate deals, said the market is showing signs of strength. “Prices have been pretty strong if you start looking at particularly apartment...

The Villa offers families value-for-money
The rule in any real-estate market is quite simple — pay more, get more. And this is applicable to everything related toa property, right from space to amenities and facilities. However, this norm is most obvious when it comes to spaceas you are...

Land deals reflect rise in activity
Dubai: Dubai’s real estate sector has witnessed a surge in activity over the last 16 months, government officials will announce at the International Property Show today. New figures collated by the Dubai Land Department show the overall number...

Region’s interior industry ready for optimistic year ahead
Abu Dhabi: With $89 billion (Dh326 billion) worth of building contracts freshly awarded in 2010, the GCC’s interiors and fit-out industry is ready for an optimistic year ahead, according to a study conducted by Ventures Middle East, a market...

Apartment rental costs in Dubai fall another 8-10%
Dubai: The cost of renting an apartment in Dubai fell a further 8-10 per cent in the first quarter of this year, according to a new report by Cluttons. The property consultancy said there were signs of a ‘flight to quality’ developments with...

Dubai home to 4 tallest residential towers
In less than a year from now, Dubai will be home to the top four tallest residential towers in the world. The list compiled by the Council for Tall Buildings and Urban Habit currently puts The Torch (348 metres) in Dubai at the top position. Q1...

Market owes us billions: Dubai Properties
Dubai Properties Group, a subsidiary of Dubai Holding, has “billions” in receivables from developers across its various master communities with Dh4 billion alone pending from the Remraam development in Dubailand, company CEO has revealed. “We have...

Emirates sees profits soar on higher passenger numbers
Emirates has reported a 52% rise in annual profits, boosted by a big increase in passenger numbers. The Dubai-based airline made a net profit of 5.4bn dirhams ($1.5bn; £918m) in the year to 31 March. Passenger numbers at the airline were up 14.5% to...

Villas winning favour over apartments in UAE
The idyllic villa lifestyle is finally within the reach of many families who earlier had no choice but to opt for apartment complexes. Rolling lawns for the children to play on, a garden where you can relax and savour canapés, a private pool and a...

Ask the expert: Property purchase
Why would you own your Dubai property through a company, and not simply in your individual name? There are no inheritance tax concerns, so what should you be worried about? Here are some frequently asked questions, which will help to clear the major...

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Ranked as Fastest-Growing Real Estate Franchise System by Entrepreneur Magazine
Brand Also Recognized as One of Top 100 Overall Franchises PARSIPPANY, N.J. 04-25-2011 — Entrepreneur Magazine recently ranked Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC as the fastest-growing franchise among real estate companies for 2011 and the No. 14...

Dubai real estate market witnesses an increase in mortgage buying
The number of cash buyers in Dubai has reduced significantly as the market now driven by end users and home finance being readily available, according to experts. “The market is now being dominated by end users rather than speculators. This is...

Tallest residential tower handover begins in May
Select Group, a private property developers in the UAE, will begin handing over world’s tallest residential tower next month, said a press statement. To be located in Dubai Marina, “The Torch” tower will beat Q1 Tower of God Coast, Australia, to...

Deira, Bur Dubai firms move to new Dubai
Deira and Bur Dubai - the established CBDs of Dubai - are finally witnessing increase in vacancy rates and relocation of companies, looking for larger space, to new Dubai, according to Cluttons. “Vacancy levels appear to be increasing within some of...

Lower service charges will help property market recover
Dubai housing market can recover faster than anticipated if service charges are more rational, according to experts. Many landlords in the city complain of irrational amounts of service charges being levied by the developers. This not only reduces...

Is Dubai property looking north?
Residential property prices in Dubai are showing signs of stabilization and in some good localities in the city prices are already going up, albeit in a more rational manner. Prices of villas have shown a marginal appreciation, according to latest...