Buying

A memorandum of understanding, commonly called an MOU, records the agreed terms between a buyer and seller in a Dubai property transaction. It is most frequently used when purchasing a completed property on the resale market. In most broker-managed resale transactions, the Dubai property MOU is completed through Contract F, also known as Form F. This agreement identifies the buyer, seller and property...

The documents required to buy property in Dubai depend on the buyer’s residency status, payment method, ownership structure and whether the property is completed or off-plan. An individual buying a completed property with cash may need only a relatively simple identification and transfer file. A mortgage buyer, company purchaser or overseas investor using a power of attorney will require additional...

Buying property in Dubai can provide access to a dynamic real estate market, attractive communities and strong investment opportunities. However, buyers should complete proper due diligence before signing a contract or transferring money. When buying property in Dubai, you need to investigate more than the location and asking price. Ownership records, service charges, financing, occupancy, developer...

Buying real estate is a major financial commitment. This Dubai Property Buyer Checklist covers the essential steps—from setting your budget and selecting a property to completing due diligence, signing the contract and receiving your title deed. The exact process depends on whether you are buying a completed property, an off-plan unit or a mortgaged home. Working through each section can help you...

Anyone renting residential or commercial property in Dubai will eventually encounter Ejari. Although the process is relatively straightforward, misunderstandings about who should register, which documents are required and when a contract must be cancelled can cause avoidable delays. Ejari Dubai is the official system used to register tenancy contracts with the Real Estate Regulatory Agency. It creates...

A Dubai property NOC is a no-objection certificate confirming that the issuing party does not object to a specific property transaction. In a standard secondary-market sale, the most important NOC is usually issued by the property’s developer or master developer. Dubai Land Department requires a no-objection electronic certificate from the developer for property sale registration in applicable...

Dubai Land Department fees are an essential part of the cost of buying property in Dubai. The best-known charge is the 4% sale registration fee, but buyers may also encounter title deed, property map, trustee and mortgage registration fees. These costs are separate from the property price. They may also be payable in addition to estate-agency commission, bank charges, property valuation, conveyancing,...

Dubai property title deeds are among the most important documents in any real estate transaction. Issued by the Dubai Land Department, a title deed records the registered owner and identifies the property to which the ownership relates. For buyers, receiving the title deed represents the completion of the legal ownership transfer for a ready property. It is more significant than signing a sale...

Yes, a mortgaged property can qualify for a UAE Golden Visa. However, simply owning a property worth AED 2 million or more may not be enough when a bank has financed part of the purchase. For applications processed through Dubai, the Dubai Land Department states that a mortgaged property is eligible, provided the applicant submits a no-objection letter from the financing bank. The letter must show the...

An off-plan property may qualify for a UAE Golden Visa in some circumstances, but eligibility should never be assumed simply because the property’s sale price is AED 2 million or more. Dubai Land Department’s current Golden Visa investor service requires qualifying property worth at least AED 2 million under the applicant’s name. However, its published document checklist specifically refers to an...