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October 24, 2018 Lifestyle

Tips To Sell Your Property In Dubai

If you’re searching to sell your property in Dubai, look no further than this guide. We round off the things you require to ensure a smooth process.

Here are few tips to selling your property In Dubai

PICK THE RIGHT AGENT FOR YOUR PROPERTY

In order to sell your property or Off Plan Projects In Dubai on the secondary market, you will require to enlist an agent. It is better to seek out an expert who has a superior understanding of the area that you live in. Luxhabitat’s niche lies in the high-end property situated in 12 areas of Dubai, including Al Barari, Arabian Ranches, Downtown Dubai, Emirates Hills as well as Palm Jumeirah.

Downtown Dubai property | by Virtual BCM-Bobb & Company Marketing — Downtown Dubai | by Virtual BCM-Bobb & Company Marketing

If you’re looking to vend your property, then do contact a specialist here. Together with Luxhabitat, we will then lay out a marketing strategy for your property as well as aid valuation with market reports. Having an expert in real estate will ensure you may close a finest possible sale. You should sign an agreement with your broker to market the property. It is called a Form A. In order to market your property, signing off on Form A is mandatory. This form also describes the commission paid to the agent to sell your property.

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS IN PLACE

You have to contain Passport with UAE Residence visa as well as Emirates ID (if applicable).

SETTLEMENT OF MORTGAGE PAYMENTS, IF APPLICABLE

If your property is mortgaged, you require to request a liability letter (typically valid for 15 days) from your bank. The right agent will guide you accordingly. Once that is done, you require to obtain a NOC from the developer. Each developer has different criteria for a NOC which typically includes advance payments of service charges amongst other expenses. Please offer the documents from the checklist while applying. The NOC costs between 500 and 5,000 dirhams as well as are issued within 24 hours to seven working days. Some developers might charge extra to expedite this procedure.

After the developer issues the NOC, if the seller has finance, you would proceed to a Dubai Land Department’s trustee office in order to block the property into the buyer’s name. The trustee office will hold the buyer’s payments as well as issue a ‘Restrain property certificate.’ In the case that the buyer is mortgaging the property, then the buyer’s bank will settle the mortgage for the seller. If the buyer is not obtaining a mortgage, then the seller’s mortgage is settled directly.

TRANSFER OWNERSHIP AT THE DLD

You, the seller, the agents involved as well as the mortgage consultant (if applicable) will then need to go to a Dubai Land Department trustee office to initiate the transfer. Take your original passport with you, along with the original title-deed, clearance letter as well as Emirates ID in order to have the new title-deed issued in the buyer’s name. At the point of transfer, you will concurrently receive the payment. The applicable transfer fees are salaried at this point to the Dubai Land Department.

October 19, 2018 Food

What is your favourite street food? Part 13

Continuing my series on What is your favourite street food?

Sri Lanka

There are a number of popular street food items that are popular among locals and tourists.

Shrimp Fritter / Isso Vadai

Prawn vadai isso- Sri Lanka street food — KANDY: Prawn Vadai ( Isso)
Image credit- Tripadvisor

Made with channa dhal oil cakes and shrimp.

Serve this with a dab of lime juice or chopped onions.

Kotthu

Made with Godambha roti (a type of flatbread/roti made with flour, oil, water & egg). Shredded roti is combined with vegetables, egg, meat, spices and gravy.

Achcharu

Mostly made with fruits such as mango, olives, ambarella, pineapple, and guava.

This is a pickled snack that contains chillies, vinegar, and salt.

Short-eats

This coined word is referred to as snacks in Sri Lanka. Mostly crumbled and deep-fried items as shown in the photos.

The fillings usually consist of canned tuna/mackerel, egg, meat/chicken combined with tempered potato, onions and chillies.

The names of the short eats: cutlets(round-shaped ones), patties (half-moon shaped ones), rolls (cylinder-shaped ones), and samosa –originated from India (triangular-shaped ones)

Hoppers also known as Appa / Appam

This is a very crispy bowl-shaped thin pancake made with a fermented rice flour batter. In Sri Lanka, this is served mostly as a savoury dish and consumed mainly for breakfast and dinner.

It’s common to add an egg and consume it as an egg hopper with condiments such as “lunu miris” – chillies and onion paste or with a hot curry.

Recently the big hotels and restaurants have taken these hoppers to the next level by adding various ingredients such as cheese, chopped onions, and bell pepper to the batter and serving with tempered prawns etc.

Even though hoppers are common in all parts of Sri Lanka, variations of hoppers are found in India, mainly in Kerala and also in some parts of Malaysia.

So, what is your favourite Sri Lankan #streetfood?

October 15, 2018 Round the world, Travel

How to Visit Singapore With a Low Travel Budget

Singapore is an excellent travel destination although it comes at a cost. However, there are numerous ways in which one can still enjoy a visit to Singapore on a budget. Obviously, you need to research and come up with some helpful ways to save money. Travel experts agree that holidaymakers can still enjoy the trip while saving a lot of money in Singapore.

Here are some tips on how to go about this

Saving on a Plane Ticket

Fake plane ticket — Travel around the world plane ticket clipart- Image credit- Pinterest

The biggest cost when preparing for an overseas trip is the plane ticket. In fact, most people do not travel overseas since they cannot raise the money for the plane ticket. If you want to save on this cost, it is advisable that you buy the plane ticket in advance. No matter where you are coming from, you will always find affordable return tickets under the economy class of your major airline. You can also compare different airlines that operate on your route to find the one that is best. Purchasing air travel insurance will provide you with the assurance that your money will not be wasted no matter what.

Budget Accommodation

Do you know that Singapore offers numerous budget accommodation services? The most important part is to identify them. For those who want to stay for a couple of days, accommodation can be a major cost. Instead of choosing a five-star hotel, find a basic and clean hotel that offers relatively small rooms and a wi-fi connection. Better still, one can opt for furnished units with a kitchen especially when travelling with the family.

Public Transport

Singapore has an amazing public transport system that is convenient no matter where you are travelling. Rail transport is the most popular and cheapest of them all. If it does not reach where you need to go, you can still use a public bus or van.

Various authorities do offer shuttle services that you can use. Some of them include airport transfer service, city tours and a trip to the Singapore Zoo. If you can keep the taxi and private travel arrangements to a minimum, you will save a lot of money.

Eating at the Hawkers’ Kiosks

The fear of eating unhygienic food should be put aside. The Lion City is relatively clean compared to many other Asian countries. For a person who is on a budget, there is a need to save money on food. There is no better place to buy cheap food in Singapore than a hawker’s stall. Surprisingly, they make delicious food that is similar to food found in a fine restaurant. Their menu is diverse as well.

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Drink Tap Water in Singapore

The Singapore authorities have put a lot of effort into providing people with clean and potable water. They have declared tap water to be safe for drinking. You should not hesitate to refill your water bottle in preparation for the day’s trip ahead. There are also many other ways to save on costs while in Singapore. Knowing all these tips will ensure that you enjoy your trip while spending little money.

So if you are planning to visit this wonderful country, with considering all the above tips, you can visit Visa Express Consultancy for assistance with travel documents.

October 12, 2018 Round the world, Travel

Autumn in Austria! – Part 2

Continuing Autumn in Austria

Vienna

Vienna is an eventful city with lots of things to see and visit. We began by taking a two-day hop-on hop-off pass on Vienna tourist bus as that allowed us entry to a lot of places free. This is advisable to avoid queues at venues as these passes have priority acceptance at most landmarks.

No trip is worth it if you have not visited Schönbrunn Palace to name a few of the sights. Together with the zoological garden the Schönbrunn Palace is the most popular tourist target in Vienna. The Palace served as an imperial summer residence. Only a small part of the 1441 rooms are publicly accessible. If you are interested in history, splendor and imperial lifestyles you should not miss the opportunity. One can choose from various tour options available.

The Imperial Tour usually takes at least 30 minutes and the Grand Tour approximately 50 minutes. It is an excellent choice if you have further time and interest. Please make sure you have time to visit the private zoo of the Palace as well.

Vienna Opera House –

was built-in May 1869 and has 1709 seats and 567 standing-rooms from where the audience can watch daily opera performances, ballet shows and concerts.

One of the most popular events is the Vienna Opera Ball where the dress code (tailcoats for men and evening dresses for women are mandated) and the glamorous opening performed by the young ladies and gentlemen make this ball in Vienna a very important occasion.

For a guided tour, which lasts around an hour, one can buy tickets for 9 Euros. The tickets are sold directly in the foyer or free if you hold a Vienna Sightseeing Pass.

Vienna Parliament building–

Austrian Parliament, Vienna — Austrian Parliament building Image credit- Filip Maljković

has a splendid Pallas Athene statue at the front. Build between 1874 to 1883. You are unable to go inside if the Parliament is in session.

The Hoff burg Vienna is an impressive building at the Heldenplatz with long history. It is located at Vienna’s splendor boulevard, the Ring Strasse and is reachable from there through the Burgtor gate.

Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna–

brimming with works by Europe’s painters, sculptors and artisans gives an unforgettable experience of a trip to Vienna.

The Graben Vienna is an exclusive and pulsating shopping street in the heart of the inner city with a plague column. The area is surrounded by popular alleys, streets and places, which stand for the typical flair, elegant tradition and gourmet pleasures of Vienna. It is a pedestrian zone. Wonderful buildings house luxury brands all around the area. With a tax rebate for tourist, one can enjoy some high-end shopping.

The Stephenson Vienna with the famous Pummerin Ball.

The Romanesque Church St Stephan in the heart of Vienna was consecrated in the year 1147. The local people use the name Steffel for this impressive Cathedral. As it’s a high tower, one can climb 300 odd steep steps to reach the top but one needs to buy a ticket for 6 euros or free to those holding a Vienna Sightseeing pass.

The entrance of this imposing building is free and the numerous arts, historical and architectural details like the pictures, altars, figures as well as the atmosphere in this cathedral of Vienna are worth visiting. Both towers offer an impressive view over the city center.

No visit is complete if one does not visit the biggest mall in Vienna: Donauzentrum. One can reach it through the metro as well. It has many stores and restaurants with free Wi-Fi available.

christkindlmarkt (advent market) in front of the town hall of Vienna — Das Wiener Rathaus am Rathausplatz im 1. Wiener Gemeindebezirk, Innere Stadt wurde von 1872 bis 1883 nach Entwürfen des Architekten Friedrich von Schmidt im Stil der Neogotik errichtet. Hier findet von Mitte November bis Ende Dezember der alljährliche Christkindlmarkt statt.

Rathausplatz Vienna– In the summer months you can find a lot of different food stands offering various cuisines. You can also enjoy an open-air cinema or screening, free of charge.

So, have you been to Austria? What are your #favourite attractions in #Austria”?