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Structure of Residential Transactions in Dubai

20 February 2018

Structure of Residential Transactions in Dubai

This article summarises the process involved with buying freehold properties from the secondary market in Dubai and the most common issues faced by buyers.

Simon Green

International Partner (England & Wales)

Real Estate

Poras Dhakan

Self-Employed Consultant

Real Estate

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Property Patter: Spring Budget 2023

Samuel Lear

Podcasts
22 Mar 2023
Our Real Estate team discuss what the Spring Budget means for Property-focused businesses. Read More Our Real Estate team discuss what the Spring Budget means for Property-focused businesses.
LexisNexis features Patrick Gearon FCIArb in its UAE Managing Partner Report

Patrick Gearon FCIArb

In the Press
20 Mar 2023
"We hope to continue to grow all three of our Middle East offices and grow our presence in other key markets in the Middle East..." Read More "We hope to continue to grow all three of our Middle East offices and grow our presence in other key markets in the Middle East..."
Better to prepare and prevent: Martyn’s Law

Rosie Foster

quick reads
17 Mar 2023
In the latest drive by the Government to improve the UK’s resilience to terrorism, ‘Martyn’s Law’, also known as the ‘Protect Duty’, has been intro... Read More In the latest drive by the Government to improve the UK’s resilience to terrorism, ‘Martyn’s Law’, also known as the ‘Protect Duty’, has been intro...
Digital Assets in 2022-23: Key Developments & Trend Spotting in the UK, Switzerland, the Middle East & Hong Kong

Nick White

Insights
17 Mar 2023
We explore key developments & trend spotting in the UK, Switzerland, the Middle East & Hong Kong for digital assets. Read More We explore key developments & trend spotting in the UK, Switzerland, the Middle East & Hong Kong for digital assets.
Pharmaphorum quotes Louise Ward on the Budget and what this means for the biopharma sector

Louise Ward

In the Press
16 Mar 2023
"The new R&D tax credits scheme will be welcomed by small and medium sized companies." Read More "The new R&D tax credits scheme will be welcomed by small and medium sized companies."
A Budget to shout about?

William Marriott

quick reads
15 Mar 2023
Despite some speculation, the Spring Budget was a muted affair for property in the end. Of course, the housing market is affected by the wider econ... Read More Despite some speculation, the Spring Budget was a muted affair for property in the end. Of course, the housing market is affected by the wider econ...
Building Safety Act 2022: retrospectivity by the back door?

Richard Flenley

Insights
13 Mar 2023
The tragedy at Grenfell Tower in 2017 was a leading contributory to the birth of the Building Safety Act 2022. Read More The tragedy at Grenfell Tower in 2017 was a leading contributory to the birth of the Building Safety Act 2022.
Max Davis writes for City AM on how the UAE has established itself as a global front runner in the race to regulate digital assets

Max Davis

In the Press
13 Mar 2023
The clamour for effective regulation governing crypto assets has only grown louder following the fallout from FTX’s collapse. Read More The clamour for effective regulation governing crypto assets has only grown louder following the fallout from FTX’s collapse.
FATF: One year on

Karl Masi

Insights
09 Mar 2023
Karl Masi provides an analysis on the FATF: One year on. Read More Karl Masi provides an analysis on the FATF: One year on.
Property Patter: Upcoming Trends in Real Estate

Fiona Edmond

Podcasts
09 Mar 2023
What is coming up in the world of Real Estate? Read More What is coming up in the world of Real Estate?
More trees please

Phil Webb

quick reads
08 Mar 2023
A recent study by Barcelona's Institute of Global Health found that nearly 40% of deaths attributable to high heat in cities could be prevented by ... Read More A recent study by Barcelona's Institute of Global Health found that nearly 40% of deaths attributable to high heat in cities could be prevented by ...
International Women’s Day 2023: Collaborating and Celebrating Together

News
08 Mar 2023
What words of advice would you give to your younger self, daughter or mentee? Read More What words of advice would you give to your younger self, daughter or mentee?
New legislation heralds more change for telecoms

Emma Humphreys

Insights
08 Mar 2023
Significant changes are now on the horizon. Read More Significant changes are now on the horizon.
Missed deadline for registering on the overseas entity register

Sarah Morley

quick reads
07 Mar 2023
I wrote last year about the new legislation: the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022. This legislation, which came into force on... Read More I wrote last year about the new legislation: the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022. This legislation, which came into force on...
Dubai announces its plan to streamline the enforcement of civil judgments and arbitral awards

Peter Smith

quick reads
05 Mar 2023
On 22 February 2023, the Government of Dubai announced a new set of measures for the Dubai Courts with the aim of making the enforcement of civil j... Read More On 22 February 2023, the Government of Dubai announced a new set of measures for the Dubai Courts with the aim of making the enforcement of civil j...
Ben Butterworth writes for P3 Pharmacy on what pharmacy businesses need to know about energy regulations

Ben Butterworth

In the Press
03 Mar 2023
Energy regulations: Change around the corner Read More Energy regulations: Change around the corner
Lexology │Getting The Deal Through: Anti-Bribery & Corruption 2023 - United Arab Emirates

Sara Sheffield

Insights
01 Mar 2023
Sara Sheffield and Karl Masi contribute to Lexology’s Getting The Deal Through: Anti-Bribery & Corruption 2023 - United Arab Emirates. Read More Sara Sheffield and Karl Masi contribute to Lexology’s Getting The Deal Through: Anti-Bribery & Corruption 2023 - United Arab Emirates.
Q&A: Providing clarity on section 20 consultations

Hope Barton

Insights
28 Feb 2023
Should I fight the case on the basis I did consult properly? Read More Should I fight the case on the basis I did consult properly?
Business lease renewals – another court decision on rent, interim rent and fitting out periods

Samuel Lear

Insights
27 Feb 2023
Since the pandemic, there have been many cases concerning unopposed business lease renewals under the LTA 1954. Read More Since the pandemic, there have been many cases concerning unopposed business lease renewals under the LTA 1954.
DIFC Courts - 2022 Round-Up

Peter Smith

Insights
27 Feb 2023
The 12 days of Christmas may be over but to start your 2023 we offer up 12 highlights from the 2022 DIFC Courts’ caseload. Read More The 12 days of Christmas may be over but to start your 2023 we offer up 12 highlights from the 2022 DIFC Courts’ caseload.

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