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Real Estate
DLD transfer fees, off-plan, freehold areas, property registration.
4FREEHOLD ZONES
Designated areas open to foreign buyers
4%DLD FEES
Transfer fee on property sale value
5YEARS
Typical off-plan completion timeline
20%DEPOSIT
Standard off-plan reservation requirement
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I want to buy property in the UAE
Learn about property ownership rights for foreigners, freehold vs. leasehold options, and investment opportunities across UAE emirates including Dubai's popular zones.
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I'm considering an off-plan property purchase
Understand off-plan buying procedures, Oqood registration requirements, developer obligations, and consumer protections when purchasing properties under construction.
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I need mortgage financing for a property
Explore available mortgage loan options in the UAE, eligibility criteria, interest rates, and financing requirements for residential and investment properties.
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Can a foreigner buy freehold property in Dubai?
Yes, foreign nationals can buy freehold property in Dubai's designated areas like Marina and Downtown. Transfer fees are 4%, and pro
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Off-Plan Property Dubai: What You Need to Know
# Off-Plan Property Dubai: What Buyers Actually Need to Know If you're eyeing an off-plan property Dubai launch — the glossy brochures, the 70/30 payment plans, the post-handover financing — pause before you sign. The market favours developers, the contracts are dense, and most b
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al ali property investment dubai
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What Mortgage Loans Can You Get in UAE?
# Mortgage Loan in UAE: What You Actually Qualify For If you're eyeing a property in Dubai or Abu Dhabi and wondering what a mortgage loan in UAE actually involves, here's the short version: the rules are tighter than most expats expect, the deposit is bigger, and the bank will c
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What is Oqood in Dubai Real Estate?
# Oqood Explained: Off-Plan Property Registration in Dubai If you're buying an off-plan property in Dubai, you'll hear the word "oqood" within five minutes of signing anything. It's the interim registration that protects your purchase before the building actually exists. Here's w