Just like buyers and sellers, it is important to understand the market, as it will help you understand what you can get for your budget.
Set a Budget
Setting a budget will help narrow your search.
Understanding the Laws and Making a Final Decision
Selecting the location in which you wish to live will help you make a decision quickly. It is important to note the RERA has introduced a new rental index, which serve as price bands for all the neighborhoods across Dubai. Be sure to check and make sure your rent does not exceed the limits set by RERA.
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These are the rules linked to the rent index for 2009:
Rent Value
Increase Allowed
26 – 35% less than the average stipulated by the index
5% increase allowed
36 – 45% less than the average stipulated by the index
10% increase allowed
46 - 55% less than the average stipulated by the index
15% increase allowed
Less than, or 56% less than the average stipulated by the index
20% increase allowed
It is unclear if these allowable increases will be applied in 2010 as well.