My Dubai Lease takes you inside a reader’s dwelling to take a look at what they pay every month, see who they reside with and ask what they like and don’t love
PR government Windalyn Goma loves the house she shares inJumeirah Lakes Towers together with her pet husky Oscie.
The canine lover stated the one-bedroom condominium is simply the fitting dimension for her and her canine companion.
The 33-year-old Filipina stated she has simply prolonged her lease for a second 12 months in one among Dubai’s most vibrant communities because it gives her every part she wants.
How a lot lease do you pay to reside in your house?
I pay Dh45,000 a 12 months over 4 cheques to reside right here. Final 12 months, I used to be paying Dh38,000 however it went up a bit this 12 months.
It’s OK although as a result of I deal instantly with the owner so I didn’t need to pay company charges to resume the contract, only a deposit cheque.
Who lives in your house?
It’s simply me and my canine Oscie. I truly acquired her final 12 months after I supplied to foster her for 10 days after somebody requested for assist in a WhatsApp group.
After I returned her after the tenth day, the proprietor determined I ought to preserve her. I’m not certain why, however it was simply meant to be.
She was initially referred to as Oscar however that could be a boy’s title and he or she is a lady so I modified it barely to one thing extra becoming.
What’s the greatest facet of residing right here?
Every little thing I would like is shut by. As quickly as you permit my constructing there are two supermarkets inside strolling distance which is extraordinarily handy.
There’s a pharmacy on the opposite aspect of the constructing and there are many cafes and eating places too.
The realm is nice for taking Oscie on a stroll as nicely. Plus there are a great deal of areas the place you are able to do yoga and train.
One other main profit is that my work is in Media Metropolis, so I’m solely a couple of 10-minute journey away.
I do drive but when I need to take public transport as a substitute, I’ve that choice, as a result of the metro station is so near me.
Did you need to take a look at many properties earlier than selecting this one?
I checked out fairly a number of properties. They have been all charging some huge cash for one-bedroom residences so I stated no to all of them.
What are the downsides to residing the place you do?
The kitchen is a little bit of a bizarre form, it’s nearly a hexagon. I want it have been a bit straighter and fewer slim, there are corners in every single place.
Do you see your self residing right here in the long run?
I’m truly contemplating shopping for my very own place as soon as my contract right here expires.
If the down fee is sorted, the month-to-month financial institution instalments could be kind of the identical as lease after which I’d have a house to name my very own, quite than repay another person’s mortgage and don’t have anything to indicate for it when the contract is up.
I hate paying cash simply to lease someplace.
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