Land transactions in Dubai reached US $17.75 billion (AED65.1 billion) in 2006, representing an increase of 325% over 2005, according to Land Department figures
ArabianBusiness.com staff writer , Saturday, 06 January 2007, ArabianBusiness/News
A unique centralised exchange on which all property in the emirate would trade is under study.
Ben Flanagan and Anees Dayoub, Wednesday, 24 January 2007, ArabianBusiness/News
The Dubai Land Department is also studying a proposal to implement a centralised real estate exchange that would radically shake up the way property is bought and sold in the emirate.
ArabianBusiness.com staff writer , Sunday, 28 January 2007, ArabianBusiness/News
The first residential apartment in Dubai has been registered under a new legal framework introduced by the Government of Dubai Land Department. Article 23 of the Real Estate Registration Law, issued in March last year covers registration of residential apartments, multi-storey buildings and complexes.
ArabianBusiness.com staff writer , Saturday, 24 February 2007, ArabianBusiness/News
An investigation by the Dubai Land Department will examine service charges related to property registration fees for freehold divisions.
Tamara Walid, Thursday, 22 February 2007, ArabianBusiness/News
Law will apply in all seven emirates as building boom continues.
Reuters, Thursday, 05 April 2007, ArabianBusiness/News
Dubai is idolised by outsiders, yet media here is often scathing. Rashid Galadari asks if it is really so bad?
Rashid AW Galadari, Friday, 03 August 2007, ArabianBusiness/Comment
The Dubai Land Department has defended escrow accounts amid rumours of "grey areas" for developers registered as offshore.
A look at the new property law and what it means for buyers and developers.
ArabianBusiness.com staff writer , Monday, 20 August 2007, ArabianBusiness/Features
NBD becomes first UAE bank to offer escrow accounts within both conventional and Islamic banking.
The managing director of Hircon International, Darshan Hiranandani has criticised the newly introduced escrow account law, describing it as an unnecessary extra cost.
ArabianBusiness.com staff writer , Wednesday, 05 September 2007, ArabianBusiness/News
Amlak Finance has received approval to launch trust account services from the Dubai Land Department, signalling the beginning of Amlak's service expansion to major real estate developers.
ArabianBusiness.com staff writer , Monday, 10 September 2007, ArabianBusiness/News
New Escrow law aims to sustain Dubai's property boom, take financial risk out of buying off-plan property.
ArabianBusiness.com staff writer , Wednesday, 12 September 2007, ArabianBusiness/Features
Leading bank signs deal as approved bank for Dubai Land Department.
Dubai Land Department says it will take action against companies failing to meet December deadline.
Implementation of Dubai's Strata Law now set for the first half of 2008.
Becca Wilson, Monday, 03 December 2007, ArabianBusiness/News
New legal framework covering landlord-tenant relationship to replace Dubai's Rent Committee system.
A step by step guide to your home.
ArabianBusiness.com staff writer , Wednesday, 27 February 2008, ArabianBusiness/Features
Understand the law before buying.
Key property terms explained simply.
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