Monthly Archives: January 2014

Bring It On!

Posted on January 26, 2014 by howesdubai

Some analysts speak of a glut in the residential market but with the current major population influx, it is difficult to agree when only 9.7k units came on stream in 2013 and an estimated 28k coming to the market this … Continue reading →

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Isn’t It Ironic, Don’t You Think?

Posted on January 20, 2014 by howesdubai

With Jaguar Land Rover, Volkswagen and Rolls Royce announcing impressive regional 2013 growth of 46%, 30% and 17% respectively, there is no doubt that the Dubai motor trade is progressing well. Although final  figures for last year have yet to … Continue reading →

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Only Fools Rush In

Posted on January 13, 2014 by howesdubai

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued a decree appointing his son, the Crown Prince, HH Sheikh Hamdan, to head up the committee to supervise preparations for Expo 2020. His great uncle, HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al … Continue reading →

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Rock The Boat

Posted on January 7, 2014 by howesdubai

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued a decree allowing rental increase of up to 20% dependent on circumstances. Rent hikes can come into play, once the rent being charged is 11% below the official RERA guidelines, with incremental … Continue reading →

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