Conveyancing & Escrow
The legal transfer of ownership, handled end to end — title checks, the developer NOC, escrow and registration at a DLD trustee office.
Who we are
Since 2018
Operating in Dubai
120+ Awards
From UAE developers
RERA registered
Licensed brokerage
What a Dubai transfer costs
The headline is the 4% DLD transfer fee on the sale value. Legally it is split between buyer and seller; in practice the buyer usually pays all of it unless the contract says otherwise. That is negotiable, and worth negotiating at offer stage rather than after terms are agreed.
On top sit fixed charges that are easy to underestimate: a DLD admin fee of AED 580 on ready property or AED 40 off-plan, and trustee office fees of AED 4,000 under AED 500,000 or AED 4,200 above it.
All in, budget roughly 6.5–7% of the purchase price buying cash, and 7.5–9% with a mortgage once bank arrangement, valuation and mortgage registration are added. On a AED 2M property that is AED 130,000–180,000 beyond the price.
Our service includes
Title and encumbrance checks
We verify ownership, confirm the title is clean, and surface any existing mortgage or charge before you commit — not at trustee stage, where it becomes a delay.
Form F and developer NOC
Contract drafted and the No Objection Certificate obtained. NOCs are withheld while service charges are outstanding, so we check the ledger early rather than the week before transfer.
Written cost breakdown
Every charge itemised against your specific property — the 4% transfer fee, DLD admin, trustee office fees — with who pays what and which items are negotiable.
Escrow and funds routing
For off-plan we confirm the project escrow account exists and matches. For overseas buyers, funds route to a UAE escrow or client account so cheques can be issued on transfer day.
Power of attorney
Buy without being in Dubai. We arrange a properly drafted POA, notarised and — if executed abroad — attested and legalised, which takes longer than most buyers expect.
Transfer day
Manager’s cheques prepared, trustee appointment booked, registration completed and the title deed issued in your name.
Buying, and want the paperwork handled properly?
Send us the property and we will return a written cost breakdown — every fee, who pays it, and what is negotiable. No obligation and no cost.
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How it works
Step 1
Terms agreed
Form F signed, deposit placed with a registered trustee, and we begin title and encumbrance checks.
Step 2
NOC obtained
Service charge ledger settled and the developer issues the No Objection Certificate.
Step 3
Funds in place
Cheques drawn on a UAE account. International transfers take longer than expected — start two weeks out, not two days.
Frequently asked questions
Who pays the 4% DLD transfer fee?
Legally it is shared between buyer and seller. In practice the buyer usually pays all of it. Raise it at offer stage, not after terms are agreed.
Do I need a lawyer to buy in Dubai?
Not legally, for a straightforward ready-property purchase. It becomes worth it with an existing mortgage to settle, a company-held title, a power of attorney, or a complex off-plan payment plan.
Can I buy without being in Dubai?
Yes, via a properly drafted power of attorney with funds routed to a UAE escrow or client account in advance. Allow time for attestation if the POA is executed abroad.
What is the total cost of buying?
Roughly 6.5–7% of the price as a cash buyer and 7.5–9% with a mortgage, covering DLD fees, registration, agency commission and bank charges.
Sources
Fee figures are current as at July 2026 and drawn from published DLD schedules. Fees change — verify before committing.
