Deciding whether to rent or buy in Dubai mostly depends on how long you plan to stay. Buying comes with about 6 to 8 per cent in one-time fees, so it only makes sense if you keep the property long enough to cover those costs. Usually, that means staying at least three to five years. … Read more
A mortgage broker in Dubai compares home loan offers from different banks for you, handles the paperwork, and negotiates rates. Most of the time, you do not pay them directly because the lender pays their commission when your loan is completed. If you are an expat buyer, a good broker is usually worth it. The … Read more
Buying property in Dubai means getting a freehold or leasehold home in one of the city’s approved ownership zones. You can do this as an expat, a non-resident, or an investor. Every transaction is registered and protected by the Dubai Land Department (DLD). Foreigners can fully own property in Dubai’s freehold areas. There is no … Read more
Reselling an off-plan property in Dubai before handover, often called flipping, is both legal and common. However, it depends on your developer’s resale rules, which usually require you to pay a minimum percentage of the price upfront.
Oqood is the Dubai Land Department’s interim registration system for off-plan property. It officially records your ownership rights in a specific unit during construction, before the final title deed is issued at handover.
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