Abu Dhabi plans to set-right property laws
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Abu Dhabi is planning to create a legal framework to protect the emirate's property investors to support the current property boom, said senior government officials.
Speaking during a seminar on 'Abu Dhabi Property Laws', the Undersecretary of the Department of Municipal Affairs, Ahmad Mohammad Shareef, said Abu Dhabi is currently witnessing a construction boom that is expected to continue during the next 15 years. The recent launch of Al Raha Beach, Reem Island and Saadiyat Island are sufficient proof of evidence for this.
However, an essential element for success of mixed-use projects depends is, owning the right regulatory framework that provides legal protection and clarity to property owners and investors. Currently, the Al Tamimi & Company is drafting "implementation regulations" that provides guidance on various aspects of property laws. The lawyers and property specialists have requested the Abu Dhabi government to establish a regulatory body, just as Dubai's RERA.
The experts have also urged the government to implement a property registration system in the emirate. Analysts are of the opinion that property valuations in Abu Dhabi are cheap and have further potential for growth.
With the Abu Dhabi property sector gaining credibility, the market remains extremely tight, with high growth in rents, which grew by 22 percent, and prices, which grew by 18 percent. Further improvement in Abu Dhabi's current property laws are necessary, as registration of property rights and ownership rights are expected to have a positive impact on property market.
Although, there were two laws that were issued in 2005, pertaining to ownership and registration of property rights in Abu Dhabi, the law does not stipulate the rights of the land upon which the apartment or building is located. A Strata Law is likely to be implemented shortly, that would define the rights of owners’ of units and the common property in multi-owned buildings and communities.
Social BookmarkingSpeaking during a seminar on 'Abu Dhabi Property Laws', the Undersecretary of the Department of Municipal Affairs, Ahmad Mohammad Shareef, said Abu Dhabi is currently witnessing a construction boom that is expected to continue during the next 15 years. The recent launch of Al Raha Beach, Reem Island and Saadiyat Island are sufficient proof of evidence for this.
However, an essential element for success of mixed-use projects depends is, owning the right regulatory framework that provides legal protection and clarity to property owners and investors. Currently, the Al Tamimi & Company is drafting "implementation regulations" that provides guidance on various aspects of property laws. The lawyers and property specialists have requested the Abu Dhabi government to establish a regulatory body, just as Dubai's RERA.
The experts have also urged the government to implement a property registration system in the emirate. Analysts are of the opinion that property valuations in Abu Dhabi are cheap and have further potential for growth.
With the Abu Dhabi property sector gaining credibility, the market remains extremely tight, with high growth in rents, which grew by 22 percent, and prices, which grew by 18 percent. Further improvement in Abu Dhabi's current property laws are necessary, as registration of property rights and ownership rights are expected to have a positive impact on property market.
Although, there were two laws that were issued in 2005, pertaining to ownership and registration of property rights in Abu Dhabi, the law does not stipulate the rights of the land upon which the apartment or building is located. A Strata Law is likely to be implemented shortly, that would define the rights of owners’ of units and the common property in multi-owned buildings and communities.
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