الوسم: Housing

Expert advice: What did we learn from the property market in 2017?

Posted on 10/12/2017 by Derek Issacs

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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Have some property questions? Find out the answers here

Posted on 12/10/2017 by Ferdinand Godinez

From faulty smoke detectors to investing in new developments, District Real Estate’s director of business development, Alan Kaye, addresses your property concerns Q: We are concerned about fire safety regulations in our complex. Are smoke detectors the responsibility of …

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How will this new housing initiative help low-income workers?

Posted on 10/08/2017 by Ferdinand Godinez

A new scheme aims to meet the rising demand for affordable housing for lower-income residents. Announced by the Department of Municipal Affairs and Transport, the initiative will work with property developers, landlords and tenants to provide residential units at …

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Hire domestic workers with this simplified new service

Posted on 11/07/2017 by Rachael Peacock

The hiring of domestic workers will soon be much smoother and easier, thanks to a new service due to be available by Q4 2017. Tad-beer Customer Service Centres will allow customers to choose the right domestic worker based on a list of 19 …

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There could be a simple solution to your property dilemma

Posted on 09/06/2017 by Rachael Peacock

From pest control to expat wills, District Real Estate’s director of business development, Alan Kaye, answers your property queries Q. I have an issue with my landlord as he is not returning my security deposit, nor the deposit that I paid …

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The future is now thanks to exclusive new eco home

Posted on 26/01/2017 by Derek Issacs

From turning the tap off to energy-saving light bulbs, we all know the steps we should take at home to minimise our impact on the environment. But a new research project pioneered by Masdar City is taking things one step …

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PROPERTY: Finance site notes surge in mortgage enquiries

Posted on 17/10/2016 by Rachael Peacock

The time could be right for consumers looking to purchase a piece of capital real estate, according to a survey from a price comparison website. Search trends on finance comparison platform compareit4me.com revealed an increase of almost 120 percent in …

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