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Have property questions? Our expert is here to help
From property scams to purchasing off-plan, District Real Estate’s director of business development, Alan Kaye, answers your questions Q: We keep reading that rents are going down but every property that we view seems to still be very expensive. We …
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Expert advice: to buy or not to buy? That is the question
As part of our Sunday Series, every week, we bring you a new expert advice column to make the most of your life in Abu Dhabi. This week, Alan Kaye, director of business development at District Real Estate, tells us what …
Posted in Features
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Value Added Tax is now in effect – here’s what you need to know
Value Added Tax at five per cent has now been implemented across the UAE. So what exactly is it and how is it going to affect us? The UAE’s Ministry of Finance has put together the answers to some of …
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Expert advice: What did we learn from the property market in 2017?
As part of our Sunday Series, every week, we bring you a new expert advice column to make the most of your life in Abu Dhabi. This week, Alan Kaye, director of business development at District Real Estate, tells us about …
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Is this the most relevant animated film today?
Can Disney-Pixar’s Coco change how we perceive Latin culture in film? On 16th June 2015 in front of baying crowds, business magnate Donald Trump gave a speech that divided a nation. “I would build a great wall, and nobody builds …
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Can this murder mystery keep us on the edge of our seats?
If we already know whodunit, then how does the director of this classic murder mystery novel adaptation keep the suspense alive? It seems that by now, the identity of Agatha Christie’s nefarious killer in Murder on the Orient Express should …
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What you need to know about the new VAT laws
A Federal Decree-Law has been revealed on value-added tax (VAT) by HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Due to be introduced on 1st January 2018, VAT in the UAE will be among the lowest in the world, at a …
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How can you rent homes in the capital? Our expert tells all
From mould issues to reputable real estate portals, District Real Estate’s director of business development, Alan Kaye, answers your questions Q. Can you trust property portals? I heard that some tenants contacted agents to view a specific property, but when they …
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Introducing the woman who can get your FAQs straight
We’ve all got questions we want to ask about life in Abu Dhabi and one lady is dedicating her time to helping you find the right answers “I love this city: it’s beautiful and it’s safe,” reflects Freya Jaffar, looking …
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