Policy / Analysis
Off-plan mortgages and the escrow-account test
A reported court dispute puts developer financing and escrow in focus. Read the verified DLD service context and the questions for a transaction-specific legal review.
THE NEWSROOM / Dubai DLD, RERA & Property Policy News
Dubai DLD, RERA & Property Policy News.
Regulatory updates, compliance shifts, rental policy and DLD moves affecting investors, landlords, buyers and brokers.
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Policy / Analysis
Shared housing: separate compliance from demand forecasts
Shared accommodation raises questions about use, management and the experience of residents. A demand forecast cannot answer whether a particular arrangement complies with the applicable requirements.
Policy / Analysis
Shared housing: check permissions and operating obligations
Shared housing requires a precise description of the proposed arrangement before its compliance can be assessed. General rental commentary is not an adequate substitute for that work.
Policy / Analysis
Property-law headlines need the actual legal text
A property-law headline should lead to the actual legal text and appropriate interpretation. A short news summary cannot establish the outcome for every owner or transaction.
Policy / Analysis
Tenant screening: use consent and appropriate evidence
Tenant screening should use appropriate evidence and a lawful, transparent process. An owner should understand what is being assessed and how the information is obtained and handled.
Policy / Analysis
Property technology and professional standards
Property technology can improve a workflow, but the quality of the underlying records and professional decisions still matters. A new platform is not proof that every transaction is correct.
Policy / Analysis
Training the next generation of Emirati brokers
Training for property professionals is valuable when it improves the work clients receive. A programme announcement should lead to questions about practical competence rather than an assumption of quality.