Experts
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Bayut.com: First half of 2016 sees rents fall in Dubai, Abu Dhabi
Homeowners did not feel much heat from falling rents, as yields remained attractive in both emirates. The first half of 2016 has...
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Brexit ushers in a new dawn of uncertainty for London’s property market
Residential property would now be $96,000 cheaper for international buyers looking to enter the market. The historic decision to leave the EU...
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Impact of Brexit on the UAE real estate market
The most damaging factor is the uncertainty the political situation is creating, especially from a once stable country. The outcome of the...
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Bayut.com: Dubai rents grow, Abu Dhabi’s fall after yearlong rally
Figures from January 2016 UAE Market Report. The start of the New Year brought glad tidings for many Dubai residents who may...
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UAE storms point to weak spots in building design, and attitudes
‘It never rains in the UAE’... Until it does. Rhys Steel, a Chartered Building Surveyor in Cavendish Maxwell’s Project and Building Consultancy...
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Renewable energy: The world needs a big change
We need to prepare clients for the challenges ahead, writes Barny Evans. Our energy systems are in the foothills of a revolution...
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Smart city, fast payback?
A series of specific investments will offer more attractive returns. ‘Smart city’ is a vogue term, but it means different things to...
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Act quickly to take advantage of Dubai energy efficiency regulations
Great potential for contractors and consultants. Dubai has recovered from the crash of 2008 and has placed itself in the vanguard of...
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Bayut.com: Downshift in rental growth in Dubai
Marginal dip in December after rally earlier in year. After an upward rally earlier in 2015, rental values in Dubai took a...
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Smart cities a smart solution for Middle East city planners
Regional planners face pressing challenges, writes Philippe Koebel. City planners in the Middle East face a pressing challenge. Their rapidly increasing urban populations...
