SEWA : Cut off the power automatically after exceeded 1000 dirhams
2016-10-12

The director of the follow-up of participants in the Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority, Hamid Taher Al Haj, not a warning to the consumer before the cut power to his house, as a result of failure to pay the amount due, pointing out that «the same consumption bill alert the consumer to cut off the power, in the event of non-payment the amount required by the middle of the month. »

He told «Emirates Today» that «the power cut automatically, in case the value of consumption to 1000 dirhams, nor be only after the payment of the amount», adding that «the consumer is required to pay 100 dirhams fine pieces and connect the power», calling on consumers to commit to repay the value of their consumption before the deadline.

Haj and confirmed the absence of a random increase in water, electricity and gas consumption fees in Sharjah, dismissing talk of a pre-values of the lower limits of the health bills.

The student who has a complaint review body «because the problem may be caused by a defect in the counter, it is possible to calculate a decrease or an increase in consumption, as a result».

He added:. «If it is proven that the customer paid amounts higher than the depreciated value, modify the bill, and put the additional amount in his account»

Haj explained that «the problem may be at the counter, when disrupted, shall fix the technical section of the holidays or changing the meter and, consequently, there is consumption for the period under the counter where the unemployed, and must be paid by the consumer. In this case, the calculated average consumption for the previous months, will not be counted at random, but according to previous consumption rates ».

10 Tips for Buying a property in Sharjah
2016-01-16

Said Pawan Batavia, Director (Alakarah- Synergy Synergy Properties), Sawa Real Estate Company, the essential elements of the ideal property to investors in 10 points as follows According to the newspaper Arabian Business.


1. Site
The definition of the ideal real estate sites, as those places where there are good schools nearby, where available and appropriate number of entertainment venues, as well as shopping facilities, are also available by public transportation, and health care centers.


2. Property scheme
When you find the right location, it's up to you to analyze the building to determine how Sitlaim with the things you like best. The verification of rooms scheme is important, and I know that there is a broad and open kitchen is one of the important points. It should also include a good property enough storage space, but there is room maid inside the house is of additional features.


3. finishes used
Must be realistic expectations be when judging the types of materials and finishes used in the real estate, when shopping for luxury homes should expect the existence of specifications include wooden floors, and roofs made of granite while the low price of the property means the use of floors made of vinyl in the kitchen and bathroom. If you see specifications and materials used in the drug exceed prior expectations, considered an added advantage when compared to other real estate located within the same space prices.


4. living and hygiene
I know that feeling comfortable in your own home, he has to feel first: good about its location and proximity to the neighborhood. Second, the availability of security and safety as well as the availability of sewerage network and effective place devoid of inconvenience and the causes of air pollution.


5. Developer Profile file
Always select developers to build their reputation in the market and their experience and commitment to quality with regard to all aspects of commercial real estate, as their projects will be reliable and less prone to errors of construction thanks to their years of experience in this area.


6. Safety
Property must be a safe environment in which to live, and that the availability of vital facilities such as garages related to the building, closed complexes, and security systems and rear patios surrounded by fence and those things are of great value for the future of any drug.


7. Price
Do not drift behind the cheap prices, by one of the common mistakes committed by investors are being misled by the prices announced construction owners. Real estate Valmtor a reputable real abide by reasonable prices announced, remember that cheap prices do not guarantee the quality of construction.


8. advantages offered
Benefits provided increase in value of property, it helps to make it desirable, and worth the investment. It is everything that exists in the real estate starting from the materials used, and the end of the lighting and landscaping, swimming pool, factors that must be considered carefully before deciding to buy.


9. accessibility
Easy access to and from the property, is one of the important factors that must be a good review, because the traffic jams and detours long is one of the negatives that reduce the value of residential complexes in major cities. So the existence of property in a central location where public transport is available, and can be reached easily, it one of the interesting properties that are worth buying.


10.awaid best
Look at real estate in Sharjah as a good investment, because of the large financial revenue ratios and capital appreciation. It is proven that the investment real estate, such as villas located in good residential complexes, can be sold faster than the available apartments in the real estate market, which makes it the best investment.

REAL ESTATE DEALS IN SHARJAH REACHED 25.5 BILLION DIRHAMS IN 2014
2015-04-02

Real estate values and rental returns in the northern emirates of Sharjah and Ajman have fallen in the last year, according to new market data.

Sale prices per square foot dropped 7% year-on-year in Sharjah and Ajman while rental prices for one-bedroom apartments fell 3.95% in Sharjah and 1.85% in Ajman, according to a report from classifieds platform, dubizzle Middle East.

The inland Ajman district of Al Helio saw the steepest decline of 21% while values in Al Nahkil dropped 10%.

Ann Boothello, Senior Property Marketing Manager at dubizzle, says, “This shows a leveling off of prices in Ajman, similar to its neighboring emirates. As housing has become more affordable, people are moving out of C or D grade rental properties (older properties) and upgrading to better spaces for the same budget.”

Sales price per square foot in Sharjah decreased overall by 7% from the same period the previous year, but values in Al Qasba dropped 39% compared to Quarter 1, 2015.

Rental prices for one-bedroom apartments in Al Qasba dropped from AED46,000 to AED40,000 and Al Nahda from AED40,000 to AED38,000, whereas three-bedroom apartments in Al Nahda remained the same.

The report from dubizzle – the UAE’s leading property classifieds platform – is its first ever property report for the UAE’s Northern Emirates.  It suggests the health of Dubai’s real estate market has a ripple effect on the property market in the northern emirates, predominately Sharjah and Ajman due to their close proximity.

Sharjah, a growing, affordable option for professionals working in Dubai, saw real estate transactions in Sharjah grow 44.6% in 2015 – worth AED 25.5 billion – and the Emirate saw an 42% increase in evaluation enquiries, according to the Real Estate Registration Directorate of Sharjah.

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, Shurooq, recently revealed that Sharjah’s real estate sector had successfully developed approximately 84.5 million square metres in land from 2014-15, leading to the establishment of over 60 real-estate projects, this contributing to the leveling softening of property prices in the Emirate.