International
Branded Residences Explained: What the Name Adds and What It Costs
Homes carrying a hotel, fashion or car brand now feature in prime markets from Dubai to Miami and London. Buyers pay a premium for services, design…
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Service Charges
Stories about service charges from across our markets.
Dubai
The True Cost of Buying Property in Dubai: Every Fee Between the Asking Price and Your Keys
The headline price is only the beginning. Between DLD transfer fees, agency commission, trustee charges, mortgage registration and the first year of…
Dubai
Dubai Rental Yields Explained: Gross vs Net, Where They Are Highest and Why the Gap Matters
Dubai advertises some of the highest rental yields of any major city, and the gross figures are real. But service charges, vacancy and agent fees…