Property care guides
Practical, plain-English guidance on maintenance, inspections and planning — so you can make informed property decisions.
Annual maintenance
How to choose an annual maintenance contract (AMC) in Dubai
Compare covered equipment, preventive tasks, emergency response and the approval of extra work before choosing an annual plan.
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Annual maintenance
Planning your annual maintenance programme
Prepare an equipment list, agree the visit programme and keep a useful maintenance history from the first survey onward.
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Costs & planning
How maintenance pricing works — and how to read an estimate
Understand the difference between a planning budget and a complete quotation, including inspection, associated work, cleaning and VAT.
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Property reports
Preparing for a snagging or condition inspection in Dubai
Choose the right inspection purpose first, then arrange access and utilities so the report can answer the question you need resolved.
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Approvals & planning
Renovating in Dubai: a starting point for approvals and planning
Clarify the scope, property jurisdiction and building-management requirements before fixing the renovation programme or quotation.
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Practical care
AC not cooling? What to check and what to tell your technician
Describe the room, symptoms and operating conditions clearly so the technician can plan an appropriate assessment.
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Practical care
Before the summer peak: an AC checklist for Dubai homes
Plan the checks your cooling system needs, and separate routine preventive care from repairs or specialist cleaning.
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Property reports
New home handover in Dubai: a room-by-room snagging checklist
A practical room-by-room list for recording accessible finishes, fittings and agreed operational checks at handover.
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How to compare a painting quotation in Dubai
Compare surfaces, preparation, paint system, coats and cleanup — including how to read Jotun Fenomastic and National Paints specifications.
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Buildings
Preparing a building AMC scope in Dubai
Turn a list of equipment, staffing needs and existing concerns into a useful facility-management survey brief.
Read · 4 minRenting
Who fixes what? Landlord vs tenant maintenance in Dubai
The law sets a default — the landlord repairs defects that affect your use of the home — but your tenancy contract can change it. Here’s how to read it.
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Moving out in Dubai: document condition and prepare for deposit discussions
Compare move-in and move-out records, agree the handover steps and keep evidence of any proposed deduction.
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New home handover: snagging and your 1-year and 10-year protections
Jointly owned property has statutory defect protections with different start dates and conditions. Record the dates and report concerns promptly.
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Practical care
Villa safety checklist: Hassantuk, pools, gas and water tanks
Identify the specialist systems at your villa, keep their records and arrange the appropriate provider for each.
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Service charges explained: what you pay for and what you maintain
Service charges cover common-property responsibilities. Your unit’s maintenance boundary depends on the site plan, building declaration and the systems involved.
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Practical care
Rain-ready property care in Dubai: what to assess before wet weather
Use earlier leaks and accessible drainage observations to plan a sensible rain-readiness assessment.
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Older buildings: the new Quality and Safety Certificate (Law 3 of 2026)
Once a building is 20 years past completion, its owners need an engineering report and a certificate. What it covers and what it means for owners.
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Dubai cooling bills and humidity: questions to ask before changing the settings
Distinguish thermostat use, equipment condition and utility charging before deciding what needs attention.
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