If your landlord has just sent you a rent increase notice, the RERA Rent Calculator is the first tool you should open. It tells you — in under a minute — whether the proposed increase is legal, what the maximum allowed increase actually is, and gives you the data you need if you choose to…
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For years, renting a home in the UAE has come with a significant financial hurdle: the demand for large, upfront payments in the form of one, two, or four post-dated cheques. This system forces residents to save tens of thousands of dirhams just to secure a lease, placing immense pressure on cash flow and personal…
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Dubai’s expats are finding themselves in increasingly challenging situations. Dubai rental costs surge, making the cost of living in the city more burdensome than ever before. The most recent update to Dubai’s Rental Index has sent rents skyrocketing by as much as 15%. This forces many to reevaluate their housing choices. This has led to…
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