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Advantages of Buying Real Estate in Dubai

Next, we will tell you about the successes Dubai has already achieved and where there is still potential for growth.

Market Transparency

Thus, efforts to increase market transparency played a large role in turning the emirate into a stable investment platform. Dubai has developed its own real estate laws. Government regulation of the market, aimed at protecting buyers' interests, has also become stricter.

In addition, the emirate's authorities regularly report on future plans, which helps both investors and developers better navigate market conditions. Nevertheless, the level of market transparency is not the highest in the world, and the government still has room for improvement.

Centralized Real Estate Market Database

Currently, all data, permits, certificates, etc., are under the jurisdiction of the municipality and the city's general developers. However, if the Land Department becomes the sole repository of such documentation, it would be a big step forward. For example, permission to make private changes to the layout of a property (by a resident who purchased it) is issued by the developer. But few residents knew that they also need permission from the municipality. This state of affairs creates certain difficulties.

Government Regulation of the Market

Another important advantage of buying real estate in Dubai is government control over market activity. After the 2008-2009 crisis, a number of measures were applied that helped stop unjustified and dangerous price growth and reduce the share of speculative activity in the market.

Other Factors

Over the past years, Dubai has become the business capital of the region, which is home to about 40% of the world's population – the Middle East, Africa, India. At the same time, the city has excellent weather for six months of the year, ensuring a high level of living comfort. The cost of living in Dubai also compares favorably with European capitals and commercial centers. And for investors, important factors are the good yield of local real estate and the absence of income tax and property tax.

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