Property management fees vary according to the scope of service, property type and portfolio requirements. Fees are commonly calculated as a percentage of annual rent or agreed as a service fee. Exclusive Links provides a clear schedule of management services and charges before appointment so Owners understand what is included and what may be charged separately.
A professional property manager acts as the Owner's day-to-day point of contact for the tenancy and property. Services can include leasing support, rent collection, tenancy administration, inspections, maintenance coordination, renewals, check-in and check-out and management of issues that arise during the tenancy. The objective is to protect the asset while reducing the Owner's day-to-day involvement.
Building or master-community insurance does not necessarily provide full cover for everything inside an individual property or for an Owner's contents, fixtures, liability or loss of rent. Owners should check the building policy and obtain appropriate individual insurance for any risks not covered. Insurance advice should be taken from a qualified provider.
A property can be sold with a valid tenancy in place, in which case the Buyer generally becomes the new Landlord and assumes the tenancy. If the Owner wishes to recover the property for a legally permitted reason such as sale, Dubai tenancy law provides specific notice requirements, including at least 12 months' notice through the prescribed notification method. Individual circumstances should be checked before notice is served.
Not for every management activity. A management appointment allows Exclusive Links to perform the services covered by the agreement and our licensed activities. A separate POA may be useful or required for particular legal, banking or authority matters outside that scope. We will advise if one is needed for a specific action.
Yes. Rent increases at renewal are governed by Dubai's rental framework and should be checked against the current DLD rental index. Where a Landlord wishes to change the rent or other tenancy terms, notice should generally be given at least 90 days before expiry unless otherwise agreed.
A UAE bank account is not necessarily required for every Owner using a licensed property management service. Exclusive Links can explain the rent collection and remittance options available, including overseas transfers, subject to banking, compliance and transaction requirements.
The first step is to document the arrears and follow the notice and recovery process required by the tenancy agreement and Dubai law. Where a property is under management, Exclusive Links can coordinate the appropriate action within the scope of our appointment and, where necessary, support referral to the Rental Disputes Center or other professional advisers.
A property manager coordinates the tenancy and the ongoing care of the asset - from tenant communication and rent administration to inspections, maintenance, renewals and check-out - according to the agreed service scope.
Periodic inspections are good practice because they can identify maintenance, condition and tenancy issues early. The frequency should be set out in the management service and carried out with appropriate notice to the Tenant.
Yes. Professional management is particularly useful for overseas Owners because day-to-day tenancy, maintenance and property issues can be coordinated locally, with reporting and funds remitted subject to the agreed arrangements.
A property manager can assist with the transition from developer handover to a rent-ready asset, including a full handover service including coordination of snagging, utilities, preparation, furnishing where required, marketing and tenant onboarding depending on the service selected.
Quotes are obtained from reputable, preferred contractors and shared with the Owner for approval before works are instructed. We recommend maintaining a maintenance retainer fund to allow urgent works to be addressed promptly, particularly where immediate action is required to protect the property or occupants.
Rental strategy should use current DLD data, comparable listings and transactions, competing stock and the property's individual features. Renewal rules and the current rental index should also be considered where an existing Tenant is in place.
It cannot control the market, but consistent inspections, preventative maintenance, accurate records, appropriate tenant management and timely repairs can help protect the physical condition and operational performance of the asset.
Technology can support reporting, maintenance tracking, document management, rental analysis and communication. It should improve speed and visibility, while important decisions and property issues still require experienced human oversight.
