Dubai's real estate 'shows signs of stability in Q1'

Dubai's real estate sector has been largely unaffected in the first quarter of 2020.

Dubai residential real estate markets fall by 8.8% in 2019

The fall in prices has not caused a change in the rental yields for the region's real estate markets in 2019

Important - Draft and register a will online in the UAE

Non-Muslim ex-pats with assets (cash, bank accounts, properties) in the UAE should make a will

FAQ, Opinion, Property, Lifestyle, UAE LawsSteven Leckie15 April 2020UAE wills, DIFC Wills Service Centre, register a will in Dubai, Shariah law in Dubai, DIFC courts, DIFC Dubai, FAQ, Dubai laws, laws in Dubai, owning assets in DubaiComment

5,000 new homes delivered in Q1-20

The slower pace will ensure there will not be a flood of new homes delivered without buyers.

Property, Opinion, COVID-19 DubaiSteven Leckie13 April 2020Coronavirus Dubai, COVID-19, Property development in Dubai, Residential Property Supply, Mortgages in Dubai, obtain a mortgage in Dubai, mortgage, Dubai mortgage, Dubai property supply, oversupply Dubai property market, property trends Dubai, rent in Dubai, renting in DubaiComment

Emaar Chairman hits back at "lies and nonsense" over claims projects suspended

“This is not even speculation or rumour, it is total lies and nonsense”

Business, Opinion, Property, COVID-19 DubaiSteven Leckie7 April 2020Emaar, Emaar chairman Mohamed Alabbar, Mohamed Alabbar Emaar, Coronavirus Dubai, COVID-19, Dubai propertyComment

Dubai property and the EXPO 2020 postponement

Dubai’s property market will get more time to adjust its supply and demand situation.

Business, EXPO 2020, Lifestyle, Opinion, Property, COVID-19 DubaiSteven Leckie1 April 2020Coronavirus, Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) in Dubai, RERA, UAE Central Bank, Coronavirus Dubai, COVID-19, Dubai land department, Dubai property, Dubai property market, Expo 2020 DubaiComment

Time to buy? Distress sales in Dubai property market hit by COVID-19

Owners are listing residential properties at a discount on the current market price

Property, Opinion, COVID-19 DubaiSteven Leckie31 March 2020Coronavirus, Distress Sales, COVID-19, Dubai property, Dubai property pricesComment

What impact will Covid-19 have on Dubai's property market?

“I wouldn’t be surprised if, after the virus, we don’t see an influx of new residents to Dubai as it will be seen as an opportunity destination.”

Opinion, Property, COVID-19 DubaiSteven Leckie29 March 2020Coronavirus, Dubai Property Investment, Coronavirus Dubai, COVID-19, Dubai property, Dubai property pricesComment

Why I’ll truly miss The Greens when I move house

I've truly enjoyed living here these past four years, but now it's time to move on

Lifestyle, Property, OpinionSteven Leckie24 March 2020The Greens, Zabeel House, Jumeirah HotelsComment

How prime Dubai property prices compare globally

The report says Dubai remains the most affordable market of 10 cities analysed, just 15% of the average price in Hong Kong

Business, Property, OpinionSteven Leckie21 June 2019Hong Kong, IL Primo, Dubai property, Dubai property prices, Dubai real estate marketComment

Confessions of a Real Estate Agent October 2018

There is distortion amidst the grains of truth sprinkled about.

OpinionSteven Leckie26 September 2018debunking myths in Dubai, obtain a mortgage in Dubai, Dubai property prices, location in Dubai, rent in DubaiComment

Confessions of a Real Estate Agent August 2018

Dubai Creek Harbour and Dubai Square – the culmination of everything learned from developing the Dubai Marina and the Burj Khalifa Downtown area.

OpinionSteven Leckie13 August 2018Dubai square, Dubai arabian markets, Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai Creek Residences, investing in DubaiComment

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