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Helter Skelter!

Posted on April 12, 2025 by howesdubai

Helter Skelter!                                                                               11 April 2025 There is no doubt that Dubai’s bull property market continues unabated, entering 2025 with robust Q1 figures proving the point, with all indicators of much the same expected for the rest of the year. Since … Continue reading →

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Little Helper!

Posted on April 4, 2025 by howesdubai

Little Helper! 04 April 2025 This week Unique Properties closed a US$ 50 million deal for a residential plot of land, spanning 25.4k sq ft, (equating to US$ 1,949 per sq ft), on the Jumeirah Bay Island, also known as … Continue reading →

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Let Them Eat Cake!

Posted on March 28, 2025 by howesdubai

March 2025 As real estate prices continue to head north at a rate of knots, new suburban locations are becoming increasingly popular to fill the gap for those struggling to keep on the “affordable property ladder’’. Such areas as Lehbab, … Continue reading →

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Forever Young!

Posted on March 21, 2025 by howesdubai

Forever Young!                                                                   21 March 2025                     KeyMavens Real Estate Development launched Montage – The Al Jaddaf – Dubai’s first urban residentia resort, set for completion in 2027. Engel & Völkers Middle East will oversee sales and marketing for the … Continue reading →

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Out Of Control!

Posted on March 15, 2025 by howesdubai

Out Of Control!                                                                 14 March 2025.                             The ValuStrat Price Index posted its slowest capital growth in twenty months, with monthly villa valuations up 2.0%, 0.7% lower from its 2.7% peak, with apartments up 1.2%, down from a 2.0% … Continue reading →

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It’s Getting Serious!

Posted on March 7, 2025 by howesdubai

It’s Getting Serious!                                                                       07 March 2025 With many experts pointing to a slight decline in the Dubai property market, it will come as a shock for them to see February data. The month saw a total of 16.1k … Continue reading →

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It’s Time To Go Now!

Posted on February 28, 2025 by howesdubai

It’s  Time To Go Now!                                                                  28 February 2025 The jury is out whether the Dubai real estate market is slowing down, after four years of a post-pandemic rally, and whether prices and rentals have now peaked. Two things … Continue reading →

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Hit The Road Jack!

Posted on February 21, 2025 by howesdubai

Hit The Road Jack!                                                                                    21 February 2025 Under the new Smart Rental Index, launched last month, Dubai landlords now have to notify tenants ninety days before the expiry of tenancy contracts to increase rentals; this regulation applies … Continue reading →

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Don’t Worry, Be Happy!

Posted on February 15, 2025 by howesdubai

Don’t Worry, Be Happy!                                                 14 February 2025 The new year saw Dubai real estate sector continuing to bubble, following a highly successful 2024, as it posted a record 180.9k transactions, valued at US$ 142.1 billion. January witnessed impressive annual … Continue reading →

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Where Do You Go To My Lovely?

Posted on February 7, 2025 by howesdubai

Where Do You Go To My Lovely?                                           07 February 2025 In 2024, the Dubai luxury residential market saw one extra US$ 10 million + home sold, on the year, to a total of four hundred and thirty-five; 35.2% of this … Continue reading →

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