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It’s a mismatch: supply forecasts versus actual deliveries
October 30th 2018In Dubai’s property market, one trend has been consistent over the last few years: the significant mismatch between actual deliveries and annual supply forecasts. Realisation rates (the ratio of delivered units to announced units) have hovered at 40-50 per cent over the last five to seven years. The source of this lag is multifold. Given […]
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6 Things That Are Naturally Antibacterial to Safely Disinfect Your Home
October 29th 2018Disinfecting your home with natural, non-toxic cleaners may sound like an overwhelming task, but it’s actually surprisingly simple. In fact, the majority of naturally antibacterial disinfectants can be found right in your kitchen and at a fraction of the cost of those harsh chemical cleaners. Natural cleaners are not only better for your health but […]
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RAK Properties swings to third quarter loss as revenue plunges
October 29th 2018RAK Properties revenue plunges as the company booked a Dh22.8 million net loss in the third quarter of this year. RAK Properties revenue plunges as the company booked a Dh22.8 million net loss in the third quarter of this year. The Ras Al Khaimah-based developer had posted a net profit of Dh13m in the same […]
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Short-term lease for smart investors
October 29th 2018While a change in government policy in 2016 has opened the lucrative short-term holiday home market to private homeowners, it has also led to a surge in holiday home management companies such as Frank Porter and bnbme that have paved the way for a new wave of investors. “Dubai has only recently legalised the holiday […]
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I upgraded my kitchen for a higher ROI
October 29th 2018For Dubai-based Danielle Jooste, getting the kitchen ready was her first priority after she moved into her six-bedroom house in Arabian Ranches’ Mirador community. The kitchen, she says, has always been for her the centre of the home, a meeting place where “memories are made and shared.” Right from the sleek quartz countertops in Jooste’s […]
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Guide to Troubleshooting Your Appliances
October 28th 2018Few household aggravations rank higher than dealing with ailing (leaking, thumping, malfunctioning) appliances. Sometimes the machine will be beyond hope―destined for the recycling pile. Other times an inexpensive repair is all that’s needed. The first question is, How do you diagnose the problem? The next is, How do you figure out whether it’s a job […]
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