Residential Real Estate
Need help with residential real estate? We can simplify your experience — from finding a city apartment to a family villa in a Dubai community.
Overview
A home, not just a property
Whether you’re moving to Dubai for work, relocating your family, or buying your dream UAE home, we help you navigate the market without the guesswork. We work across freehold and leasehold communities, with a focus on properties that match how you actually want to live — not just what’s listed first.
What's Included
How we help residential clients
Home Finding Services
A short-list tailored to your community, budget and lifestyle — not a generic property feed.
Buyer Representation
We sit on your side of the table — sourcing, viewing, and negotiating on your behalf.
Property Valuation
Independent valuations grounded in current comparable transactions, not asking-price hype.
Market Analysis
Community-by-community context — what is moving, what is sitting, and what that means for your offer.
Negotiation
Practical negotiation on price, payment terms, hand-over conditions and inclusions.
How It Works
Simple, Transparent Process
Initial Consultation
We discuss your requirements, budget, preferred communities, and timeline — freehold or leasehold, off-plan or ready — to build a clear brief.
Property Search & Shortlist
We curate a targeted shortlist of matching properties across relevant Dubai communities, with market comparisons and honest appraisals.
Viewings & Assessment
We arrange and accompany viewings, provide on-the-ground market context, and help you assess each property against your priorities.
Offer & Negotiation
We represent you in negotiations — working to secure the best price and terms, and managing the offer process through to acceptance.
Sale Agreement & Transfer
We support you through the MOU, NOC, and Dubai Land Department transfer — coordinating all parties to a clean completion.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Residential Property Questions Answered
Yes. Non-UAE nationals can purchase property on a freehold basis in designated freehold zones. These include major residential areas such as Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah Village Circle, Arabian Ranches, and many others. Outside freehold zones, foreigners can purchase leasehold rights for a fixed term, typically 99 years. The Dubai Land Department (DLD) maintains the official register of all ownership.
In addition to the purchase price, buyers typically pay a DLD registration fee of 4% of the property value, a trustee registration fee, and agent commission (usually 2% of the purchase price). For mortgaged purchases, a bank mortgage registration fee of 0.25% of the loan amount also applies. There is no stamp duty, inheritance tax, or capital gains tax in the UAE on residential property.
A No Objection Certificate (NOC) is issued by the property developer confirming that there are no outstanding service charges or dues on a property before the DLD will register a sale. In a secondary market transaction, the seller must obtain the NOC from the developer before ownership can legally transfer to the buyer. This step typically takes a few days and involves a fee paid to the developer.
The rental market in Dubai is governed by the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA). Tenants pay rent annually or in multiple cheques upfront — it is common to pay rent for a full year in one or two post-dated cheques. Rental increases are regulated by the RERA index, limiting how much a landlord can raise rent on an existing tenant. Security deposits are typically five percent of annual rent for unfurnished properties.
Many buyers purchase Dubai property remotely without travelling to the UAE. The process involves selecting a property, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), paying a deposit, and completing the transfer at the DLD — all of which can be handled via a power of attorney if you are not present. We coordinate with trusted legal representatives to ensure the transaction is secure and compliant for international buyers.
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