News Archive: legal issues

17, 2012 January:

Agents set for new developer-helping Abu Dhabi law

Overseas property agents in Abu Dhabi are getting ready for the introduction of a new real estate law designed to support developers working in investment zones such as Saadiyat Island, Reem Island and Al Raha Beach.

29, 2010 July:

Better protection for Gulf investors

According to a new poll conducted by Arabian Business, more than 70 per cent of investors are adamant that better protection is desperately needed for international buyers investing in the Gulf region...

04, 2009 November:

New laws for Abu Dhabi investors

New laws to help make the real estate market in Abu Dhabi more transparent and safer for buyers are expected to be introduced in the early months of next year - officials at the Department of Municipal Affairs are currently drawing up the necessary draft documents that will cover escrow accounts, brokers, titles and mortgages...

26, 2009 August:

Arrested development

The Gulf states' tough stance on drugs, alcohol and indecency mean that more holidaymakers and expats are detained there than in more popular destinations such as France or Greece...

18, 2009 March:

Two year itch

European property investors involved in a major development in Dubai are asking the authorities to step in amid claims that no work has been carried out for more than two years...

05, 2009 January:

UAE: easy to register property

The UAE is the second easiest country in the Arab world to register property, according to a Doing Business report by the World Bank...

23, 2008 October:

Visa via text message

In keeping with Dubai's move towards e-services, the Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department has unveiled a mobile M-Visa service, to provide instant messages when entry visa permits are issued...

07, 2007 March:

New International Property Rights Index launched

Property Rights Alliance (PRA), in conjunction with 37 global partners, yesterday released the inaugural International Property Rights Index (IPRI) at an event at the National Press Club...

23, 2007 February:

Dubai property market stabilised by rent cap

The Dubai Government's decision to place a cap on rent increases in order to stabilise the emirate's property market has been praised by industry figures, reports Khaleej Times...

15, 2007 January:

TheMoveChannel.com launches guides to property around the world!

TheMoveChannel.com today launches its guide to buying, owning and selling property in France. This is the first in a series of guides to key property markets around the world which will be hosted on TheMoveChannel.com website...

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