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RERA charges specific fees for the issuance and renewal of professional brokerage documents. Issuing or renewing a Real Property Broker license costs AED 5,000. For individual agents, the B…
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Yes, the Special Tribunal to Determine Cheque Disputes has exclusive jurisdiction over specific real property payment issues. Under Decree No. (56) of 2009, the Public Prosecution and the C…
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If a purchaser breaches their Off-plan Sale agreement, the developer must first notify the DLD using the prescribed form. This notification must include a detailed account of the contractua…
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If a developer wishes to market an off-plan project through a broker, they must conclude a formal agreement with an approved and licensed broker. This agreement must be registered with the…
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To obtain a licence as a Real Property Developer, the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) charges a fee of AED 25,000. If an entity wishes to be licensed as a one-time one-project develope…
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Yes, the Real Property Valuation Profession is strictly regulated to ensure market accuracy. If a natural person is caught practicing valuation without being registered on the Roll, they fa…
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For a developer to receive official approval for a new Real Property project, RERA charges a fee of AED 150,000. If the developer is seeking approval for an existing project, the fee is red…
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Real property units that are sold off-plan and correctly registered on the Interim Real Property Register can be legally disposed of by the purchaser. This includes the right to sell or mor…
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The Developer is legally liable for repairing or replacing defective installations for one (1) year following the handover of a unit to an owner. This liability specifically covers mechanic…
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The Management Entity is legally required to insure the Jointly Owned Real Property. This policy must cover the maintenance and reconstruction of the building in the event of fire, damage,…
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Article (9) defines the internal components of a Unit, including floors, flooring materials, and plaster ceilings. It also encompasses non-support internal walls, windows, and lighting syst…
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The Interim Real Property Register is a set of documents maintained by the DLD to record details of off-plan sale contracts and other legal dispositions before a property is completed. Any…
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