Dubai
The True Cost of Buying Property in Dubai: Every Fee Between the Asking Price and Your Keys
The headline price is only the beginning. Between DLD transfer fees, agency commission, trustee charges, mortgage registration and the first year of…
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Buying Guides
How to buy, step by step.
Dubai
How to Buy Off-Plan Property in Dubai: Escrow, Payment Plans and the Questions to Ask First
Off-plan is how most new homes in Dubai are sold, and it is where most first-time mistakes are made. This guide walks through the legal protections…
Dubai
Freehold Areas, Title Deeds and Who Can Own What in Dubai
Foreigners can own property outright in Dubai, but only in designated freehold zones, and the words 'freehold', 'leasehold' and 'usufruct' are used…