Coldwell Banker

19 June, 2011
Effective laws and enforcement required
The availability of luxury apartments at half-price in 2011 show that either abnormal profits are being trimmed to make up for the high default rates of the initial set of buyers or a major correction of the much deflated real estate market is...

12 June, 2011
Stunning 15 fully furnished Fendi designed apartments in Sky Gardens, DIFC
Sky Gardens reflects style and contemporary living and is situated in the heart of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This 36 storey building is located at the entry to the DIFC, south of the iconic Emirates Towers within walking...

08 June, 2011
Dubailand rents become more affordable
If you are looking for a good rental deal this summer, try Dubailand. Market experts estimate supply in the new community to reach around 4,200 units of which 60 per cent will come into the lease market. Studio rents currently start from Dh20,000...

08 June, 2011
Dubai studies new property visa
Dubai: Dubai is studying the enforcement of a new residence visa system for property owners, sources from the government confirmed yesterday. The government official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that authorities in Dubai are discussing...

08 June, 2011
Residential guide to The Springs
It’s not difficult to see why residents are attracted to The Springs, an Emirates Living gated community. The villas and the surrounding areas fit the image most people have about what they would like to call home. Developed by Emaar...

08 June, 2011
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...

08 June, 2011
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...

26 May, 2011
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...

26 May, 2011
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...

26 May, 2011
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...

12 May, 2011
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...

12 May, 2011
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...

12 May, 2011
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...

11 May, 2011
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...

11 May, 2011
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...

11 May, 2011
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...

11 May, 2011
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...

04 May, 2011
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...

04 May, 2011
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...

02 May, 2011
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...