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Under Dubai law, any legal disposition of a Real Property Unit sold off-plan must be registered on the Interim Real Property Register. If a sale or transfer of ownership is not recorded in…
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An owner can seek eviction upon lease expiry to retake possession for personal use or for first-degree relatives. However, the owner must prove that they do not own any alternative property…
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The Real Property Register is an official set of documents maintained by the DLD in paper or electronic format. It records all real property rights and any variations or amendments to those…
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The transfer of ownership to a new owner does not terminate an existing tenancy. The Tenant maintains the legal right to continue occupying the property under the same terms as the Lease Co…
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All registered brokers must strictly comply with the Code of Ethics prepared by the Permanent Brokerage Committee. This code demands that brokers adhere to a professional code of conduct an…
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Article (3) of Law No. (13) of 2008 mandates that any disposition of a unit sold off-plan must be registered on the Interim Real Property Register. If a sale or transfer is not recorded in…
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If either the Landlord or the Tenant wishes to amend any terms of the Lease Contract or reconsider the Rent for the upcoming year, they must provide formal notification. This Notice must be…
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The Dubai Land Department acts as the regulator and guardian of real estate rights. They manage the escrow accounts where off plan funds are stored ensuring developers cannot misuse investo…
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The Dubai Land Department or DLD fee is a mandatory one time tax paid to the government to register the property purchase. It is calculated as 4 percent of the total property value and is t…
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Developers must deposit 30�40% of the project value into a government-monitored account before launching. Funds are only released in stages after municipality inspections verify constructio…
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Yes, foreigners can buy property in designated freehold areas with 100% ownership rights. Popular areas include Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai, and Palm Jumeirah.
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In the unlikely event that a Real Estate Regulatory Agency RERA approved project is cancelled the laws are designed to protect the investor. Your funds which are held in the regulated escro…
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