Samir Salya

Samir Salya on London’s popularity for build-to-rent investment

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  An interesting report from Knight Frank has concluded that London is the most popular city for investing on the build-to-rent sector. As a whole, the rented sector in the UK (which includes the build-to-rent market) is set to be worth £70 billion by 2021. And the capital city is set to absorb 65 per ... Read moreSamir Salya on London’s popularity for build-to-rent investment

Samir Salya looks at Dubai’s landlord legislation

In many countries around the globe, annual rent increases are generally accepted as completely normal due mainly to inflation. In Dubai, it’s rather different thanks to specific legislation that determines whether or not a landlord can ask for an annual rental increase from his tenants. For tenants with a contract renewal coming up, it’s certainly ... Read moreSamir Salya looks at Dubai’s landlord legislation

Samir Salya looks at overseas investment in London real estate

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A new report shows that overseas investors own 13 per cent of homes in London. That equates to just over one in ten of all properties sold in the city. The report was commissioned from the London School of Economics and York University, by the Mayor of London and uses data from all property sales ... Read moreSamir Salya looks at overseas investment in London real estate

Samir Salya looks at new wellness venture in Dubai

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The current global trend for wellness has reached Dubai real estate, with the announcement of a themed residential development. It’s a joint venture between Dubai Healthcare City Investments (DHCI) and specialist developer Swiss Property. Together they intend to bring wellness themed residential units, shops, entertainment and facilities to Al Jaddaf. The new units will sit ... Read moreSamir Salya looks at new wellness venture in Dubai

Samir Salya on UK house prices

In the UK house prices have started falling for the first time since 2009. The reasons are many and varied, ranging from the fallout from the Brexit vote last June to the shock result of this month’s General Election. Based on data collected by Rightmove just before the election, it’s clear that there has been ... Read moreSamir Salya on UK house prices

Samir Salya discusses plan for two new islands in Dubai

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As part of an ongoing drive to boost tourism in Dubai, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has announced a tourism project called Marsa Al Arab. The project includes developing two islands, on either side of the Burj Al Aran Jumeirah, attached ... Read moreSamir Salya discusses plan for two new islands in Dubai

How will the UK’s General Election affect the property market?

  The snap election is affecting all kinds of industries, with economic predictions more uncertain than ever. House price growth is definitely slowing, but is this because of the General Election on 8 June 2017, or down to something else? The housing crisis is a political hotspot, and a key issue for the politicians now ... Read moreHow will the UK’s General Election affect the property market?

What does an owner’s association in Dubai do?

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  An owner’s association (OA), in basic terms, looks after the common areas of a development, building or site on behalf of the owners. This includes dealing with security, maintenance, liaising with statutory authorities and enforcing rules. As it’s such a varied role, an OA management company needs to have lots of different skill bases. ... Read moreWhat does an owner’s association in Dubai do?

New affordable housing scheme in London

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  Could a ‘no frills’ housing scheme with a shot of investment from the Mayor of London be the answer to the city’s housing crisis? Naked House is a not-for-profit property developer and will be providing 22 houses in London by 2020. The affordable housing scheme has had a cash injection in the form of ... Read moreNew affordable housing scheme in London

All about Dubai’s mega project

  It’s not going to be completed until 2020, but Dubai’s newest multi-billion dirham development has been showcased in a sneak peek video. Costing Dh3.65 billion (£771 million), the Dubai Creek Harbour development was shown off by property developer Emaar in a video, which was titled ‘Fly Through Dubai Creek Harbour’. The idea of the ... Read moreAll about Dubai’s mega project
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