Property

  Property consultant Alan Kaye answers more of your questions Q. Do I need to sort out buildings and contents insurance for my new apartment? A. Buildings insurance (which covers the structure of the building) is the responsibility of the landlord and …

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Are rent controls coming to the capital? Ben Crompton outlines what it could mean for us A spate of semi-official comments early in June 2015 suggested that Abu Dhabi authorities are developing some kind of rent control system for the …

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Do your part in helping the environment by following these practical home tips All good things start small – and that’s true even when it comes to taking care of the environment. Your home is a great place to begin …

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Property consultant Alan Kaye answers your questions   Q. Who is responsible for repairs on the property? We do not mind paying for wear and tear but what about major works like rehanging a door, sorting out a leaking toilet …

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Keep your home safe from fire with these expert tips espite ongoing efforts through campaigns and revisions in building code rules, fire-related incidents in the UAE are still too high. In 2014, a staggering 240 fires were reported in Abu …

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Going on holiday? Don’t leave without doing your maintenance homework Summer is here and so is the desire to escape from the heat. For most of us, this means leaving home for weeks, or often months, at a time. Many …

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A spiring filmmakers are being given the opportunity to hone their chops at Arab Film Studio’s Documentary Annual Training. The training focuses on the art of making documentary films – and selected participants will go on a six-month process that …

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So you’ve decided it might make sense to buy your own property in Abu Dhabi? Before you open your chequebook, get to grips with the essentials Buying in your home country is stressful enough; buying property in Abu Dhabi, with …

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Buying property in your own country and language can be confusing enough, so if you’re thinking of buying in Abu Dhabi you need to be clued up on local law Step forward Ben Crompton, who knows the law inside out. …

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Keep your little ones away from danger with these home safety measures Making homes safe for children remains a challenge in the UAE. Last year, the Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD) found that 24 per cent of child deaths in …

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