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1. What expenses should I expect when buying property in Dubai?

  • • When buying from developer — you pay only the official price list amount.
  • • Secondary market standard agent commission — 2%.
  • • Additional: Dubai Land Department (DLD) registration fee — 4%, ≈ 4,000 AED admin fees (processing, valuation, translations).
  • • No hidden commissions.
  • • Request personal expense guide

2. How to get Golden Visa through property purchase?

  • • Need to own property worth 2 million AED+ (≈ $545,000) per DLD valuation.
  • • Ready and off-plan properties qualify; for off-plan, partial payment must be completed.
  • • Processing time: 2-4 weeks.
  • • Documents: passport, title deed, payment confirmations.
  • • More about criteria

3. Can I buy property remotely from abroad?

  • • Yes. Transaction proceeds via POA (Power of Attorney).
  • • For POA issued outside UAE, validity is up to 2 years, original required.
  • • POA must clearly specify rights: sign contracts, receive/issue checks, work with DLD.
  • • Request remote purchase checklist

4. How do checks and power of attorney work in transactions?

  • • Check in attorney's name is possible only if specified in POA.
  • • If owner signs personally, check can be issued to them or made as manager's check.
  • • All nuances are best coordinated with lawyer.
  • • POA and checks guide

5. What safety guarantees exist when purchasing?

  • • All transactions are registered by Dubai Land Department.
  • • In new developments, funds are held in escrow account until stage completion.
  • • Secondary market payments proceed after document verification and registration.
  • • Have doubts? Smart to pause and ask questions.

6. Is mortgage available to non-residents?

  • • Yes, with 20-25% down payment and income proof.
  • • Rate from 4% annually, decision ≈ 2 weeks.
  • • I'll help select bank and compile package.
  • • Download non-resident mortgage checklist

7. Can I rent out the property? Do I need a license?

  • • Long-term rental — no license required.
  • • Short-term (daily) — need DTCM (Dubai Tourism) license.
  • • I help with licensing and selecting profitable scheme.
  • • Rental FAQ

8. What taxes and fees after purchase?

  • • One-time DLD 4%, agent commission (secondary only), admin fees.
  • • No annual property tax; you pay utilities and maintenance.
  • • Expense table PDF

9. What if owner cannot be present?

  • • POA (Power of Attorney) is used, processed per DLD requirements.
  • • Everything is arranged remotely through notary and consulate.
  • • We'll discuss details during consultation.

10. How to choose area if I'm new to Dubai?

  • • Define key criteria: pace, schools, sea, privacy.
  • • We'll match scenarios: from intimate Palm to dynamic Downtown.
  • • Area selection for your style

11. Common investor mistakes

  • • Rush without market analysis.
  • • Ignore service charges and rental rules.
  • • Don't evaluate area prospects.
  • • Remember: scenario first — then deal.

12. What to consider when buying off-plan?

  • • Check developer: history, delivery timelines.
  • • See when you can get Oqood (share registration) or Title Deed (ownership).
  • • Payments only to escrow.
  • • Request current list of reliable developers.

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