homesdubai

[Sunjay]

The real problem is that developers have encounter delays and unexpected hurdles, together with relatively new laws, this in turn is not communicated very effectively to the building owners, and in turn the original agent suffers the most.

I have bought several properties from Homes Dubai, and spoken to the MD who is greatly upset by the whole process, but instead of making up fictitious stories about expected dates, he has been nothing but honest (as frustrating as it may be). The real blame which could very easily be rectified, is if the developer gave live updates via their website. One of my purchases is at Armada Towers, whose website is updated every few days with the latest pictures, even they are around 6 months behind schedule, but at least I can see what is happening.

Dubai has a great deal to learn about how we in the UK expect things to be handled.

Why shoot the messenger? We all look for someone to blame, the easiest person is the agent, but is that truly where the problem lies???

The MD of Homes Dubai, who incidently frequently visits Dubai, so has a good understanding of the process, has said that he has lost substantial business due the the delays by the developers, hence if he had any persuasive options, he would have used them to speed the process up for all involved.

Using agents reduces the risk of using ones own judgement. They can be very informative, and helpful, as well as being your UK point of contact. I have tried calling companies in Dubai, but many times just hit walls.

[anil]

Hmmmm, do you have any special relationship with this agent?
Your message sounds like an advert for them!

I dont think your experience is typical of what most of us have gone through.

[dubai_dubai]

Hmmmmmmm, comforting words...not!
Our thoughts should be with those who have suffered endless walls of silence, the constant lies and false promises which I can imagine must be more painful than the wait itself.

No wonder agents are losing business, are you surprised?
I think the problem lies with the whole Dubai property business itself but we shouldn't shed any tears for agents who it seems have jumped on the bandwagon to make a quick buck without it seems doing proper research in the markets they are operating in.

We should lobby our MPs for regulation of agents selling property overseas to innocent buyers in the UK. We need more transparency and a charter of standards and quality for all UK based International Estate Agents.

In the meantime look directly to Developers as much as possible. There are Developers who are building in Dubai and are also UK based, you only have to search for them. Overall a much more satisfying experience with regular news and picture updates on their OWN WEBSITE! Loads of benefits and discounts for flights and Hotels etc. AND NO MIDDLEMEN!

Good luck!

[smullin]

Originally Posted by bixmax

Hi,
Is anyone on this forum using homesdubai who are based in the uk as there agent?
If so can you e-mail to me for more info?

Hi Bizmax,
I have actually heard your name mentioned in the Homes Dubai office over the phone and I am keen to talk to you to find out if that outfit have treated you with the same contempt I have'nt enjoyed from them, like you I bought an apartment in IC 19 Morocco in August 2005 (now paid in ful for 13 months), along with nearly 2,500 eurs for the service agreement. However they have told me now that this is a large studio and should be happy with that as it is nearly the same size, oh and no en-suite oh and smaller windows oh and dont expect to rent it for the same amount etc etc etc etc. You can imagine my response. I have contacted the building owners who are surprisingly helpful. Also have you recieved the contract yet, the building owners have assured me the Homes Dubai crowd picked it up at Christmas from them.
If this sounds familar to any one let me know. Or if anyone wants to swap their one bedroom apt for "a large studio" let me know. HomesDubai would probably make this comment as a serious question !!!!