Guides

The parts nobodyputs on page one.

What a purchase actually costs on top of the price. What a landlord can and cannot charge. How long each stage really takes. Written plainly, and kept current.

For buyers

Buying propertyin Dubai.

What you can buy, what it costs on top of the price, and how long each stage really takes.

8 minute read

For sellers

Selling propertywithout the theatre.

How to price against evidence, what the sale will cost you, and why overpricing is the most expensive decision available.

6 minute read

For tenants

Renting a homein Dubai.

Cheques, Ejari, deposits and the protections you have. What to expect before you sign anything.

6 minute read

For landlords

Letting your propertyand keeping it let.

Yields, what you can and cannot charge, and the rules that decide whether a vacancy becomes a dispute.

7 minute read

Fees and thresholds quoted in these guides are the standard Dubai rates at the time of writing, and they do change. Treat them as a reliable guide to what to budget, then confirm the current figures with us or with the Dubai Land Department before you commit.