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Published 15:28 November 13, 2011
Parked at home
A long-time friend tells me he does not move his car out of the parking area after reaching home fearing he won’t get another space later. Read more...
Posted by Daniel Thomas, Editor, Property magazine
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Published 9:31 November 10, 2011
Precious moments
It is not every day that you get to spend a few moments with someone who started his life with nothing, but has scaled many heights with his dedication and hard work. Last week, I had the fortune to meet Dr. B.R. Shetty, one of the most enterprising people in the Middle East, but nevertheless one of the humblest human beings I have ever come across in my life. Read more...
Posted by Binesh Panicker
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Published 17:09 October 17, 2011
Celebrity overdrive no more?
So, US reality TV star Kim Kardashian has left the UAE shores after launching the first overseas store of the ‘Millions of Milkshake’ brand. Read more...
Posted by Deepthi Nair, Property magazine
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Published 13:57 October 17, 2011
Playing truant with housing fees
There are all kinds of delinquents in the Dubai property market - service fee defaulters, those who skip paying monthly installments for under-construction properties for want of faith in the developer, etc. Read more...
Posted by Deepthi Nair, Property magazine
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Published 15:56 October 12, 2011
Housing fee rectification
When Dubai Municipality came forward asking residents to visit its website and fill in the housing fees registration form to avoid being overcharged, I was overjoyed. Read more...
Posted by By Sarah Alphonso
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Published 15:43 October 12, 2011
Need some motivation?
Over the past three years, I have visited the offices of quite a few real estate agents across the UAE – small, medium and large. Read more...
Posted by Binesh Panicker, Property magazine
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Published 15:06 September 28, 2011
Sizing up Cityscape
Getting over the morning lull, things have started picking up by noon on Day 2 of Cityscape Global. Clearly, more people are trooping in. Read more...
Posted by Binesh Panicker, Property magazine
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Published 13:03 September 28, 2011
Day 2 of Cityscape: A slow start
As I approach the main entrance of the exhibition hall this morning, my thoughts go back to the Cityscape of 2008, when crowds thronged this event. But those were different days. Read more...
Posted by Binesh Panicker, Property magazine
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Published 16:47 September 27, 2011
The Global effect at Cityscape
While the direction taken by the local market is what everyone is keen to know about, the Global emphasis in Cityscape cannot be overlooked. So I find investment companies and agencies pitching attractive investment options all the way from the US to Malaysia. For those looking for foreclosed homes in the US, the possibilities are plenty, especially in terms of rental returns. Read more...
Posted by Daniel Thomas, Editor, Property
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Published 16:35 September 27, 2011
Cityscape takes a turn for the better
Cityscape Global 2011 is definitely smaller this year as compared to its earlier editions. Read more...
Posted by Deepthi Nair
