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5 available 5 • View allProtecting rights while buying a property in Dubai
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Q: I am a US citizen and would like to buy a property in Dubai, where do I start?

Nov 16, 2018
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What you need to know while purchasing a new apartment

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Q: Hi, I am planning to buy a ready apartment in a 2-year-old building.
How can I check for any dues on that apartment, would NOC suffice that the mortgage or any dues are cleared?
How can I check that the seller does not have court cases against him in relation to property?
How do the Service Charges get decided every year, as I understand that it is decided by Dubai Land Department who has defined the Service Index?
Should I hire a lawyer to look out all legal aspects and help me till I get the property transferred to me? If yes, then what is the average cost for this service?
Regards,
Gufran


Jun 5, 2018
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Precautions before purchasing an off-plan property

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Q: Buying off-plan project.
I am taking the extra precautions of buying an off-plan project to be completed in Q3 2020.
My questions to you, what are the legal documents I should receive before putting the 20% down payment?
Please advise. I highly require legal advice.
Thanks


May 15, 2020
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Setting an agreement for an off-plan real estate without binding dates

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Q: Is it legal for a Dubai developer to sell an off-plan real estate without setting binding completion and handover dates, having sole discretion over setting those dates?


Apr 20, 2021
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كيف تضمن حقك في حالة الاستثمار مع شركة عقارية؟
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س: شركة عقارية عرضت عليّ شراء وحدة عقارية بمبلغ 250 ألف أو شراء نصف الوحدة على أن توضَع نسبة الشراء في عقد شراء ثم استثمار هذا العقار بعائد 12 في المائة سنويًا لمدة ثلاث سنوات، وبعدها تعيد الشركة المال المدفوع عن طريق إعادة شراء الوحدة أو النسبة المدفوعة بموجب عقد بين الطرفين وشيك مؤجّل بالقيمة الإجمالية المدفوعة بالإضافة إلى شيكات مؤجلة على الأرباح بحيث تُوزّع الأرباح كل ثلاثة أشهر.
سؤالي كيف أضمن حقي إذا استثمرت مع هذه الشركة؟
وفي حال انتهاء العقد وقررت سحب الشيك النهائي وتبين أنه بدون رصيد، هل أستطيع الحصول على أموالي أم أن الموضوع معقّد؟

Nov 28, 2021
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Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • View allLaw No. (13) of 2008 Regulating the Interim Property Register in the Emirate of Dubai 1
This Law establishes interim property register in which sale contracts, off-plan sales, and other off-plan legal dispositions of real property are registered prior to inclusion in the property register maintained by Dubai Land Department.
Aug 14, 2008
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Law No. (9) of 2009 Amending Law No. (13) of 2008 Regulating the Interim Property Register in the Emirate of Dubai 2
The provisions of this Law supersede articles (2) and (11) of Law No. (13) of 2008 Regulating the Interim Property Register in the Emirate of Dubai.
Apr 12, 2009
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Regulation No. (3) of 2006 Determining Areas for Ownership by Non-UAE Nationals of Real Property in the Emirate of Dubai 4
This Regulation determines areas where non-UAE nationals may acquire freehold ownership rights over real property without time restriction, usufruct rights, or leasehold rights for up to ninety-nine in the Emirate of Dubai.
Jun 7, 2006
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I am a company owner In Shams free zone of 50 per cent share and have a partner visa. My partner was a Russian who went to Russia and died.
When I went to the free zone to cancel my visa and close the company, they have asked me to get his attested death certificate and NOC from his heirs.
The problem I am facing is his family doesn’t want to give the death certificate nor they want to give NOC. Now my resident visa validity is over and I am on fine every day.
Neither the free zone is cooperating nor the partner's family. What is the other way I can cancel my visa and close the company?
Can someone guide me, please?
Apr 19, 2021
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How the objection of a client be dealt with after being notified for termination by DLD? 0
I have been notified by DLD that I am in breach of an off-plan sales agreement, and the developer wishes to terminate the agreement.
The date on the notice is March 9, 2021, and I received it from the developer on March 11, 2021. The notice says I have 30 days "from the date of being notified" to make the outstanding payment.
On the termination notice from DLD, a list of objections is present. One of the objections states that the developer must hand over the final SPA to me.
In this case, I have not received the final SPA from the developer. I made an objection in writing to the DLD pointing this fact out and sent it via email, and received a confirmation of the same from DLD by return e-mail on April 6, 2021.
30 days from March 9th is April 8th, or from March 11th is April 10th. Does the developer have to respond to my objection before the DLD will allow them to terminate the agreement?
In this case, will the time I have to make the payment be extended by any period?
Apr 19, 2021
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Opening a trustee with wife and signing a postnuptial agreement 0
I would like to open a trustee with my wife and sign a postnuptial agreement.
Apr 19, 2021
448
Closing a business while the local service agent is not reachable 0
Hi,
We have a professional services license (2 partners) + 1 local service agent registered with DED, Dubai.
The partners wish to close the business because of unavoidable circumstances. We wish to proceed with all the necessary paperwork for cancellation.
Unfortunately, the local service agent is not available. We have been trying to connect to him multiple times but have not been able to reach him.
The due date for the renewal of the company is coming up and we want to proceed with all the paperwork for cancellation prior to that.
Kindly advise us about the options if the local service agent is unavailable.
Apr 19, 2021
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Returning to the UAE to run business after being convicted with a crime 0
Hi,
I want some information regarding my uncle. He was arrested in November 2015 and was in prison until 13 June 2016 when he was deported to Pakistan.
The reason for the arrest was that my uncle had his own business in Sharjah and he was involved in a case where his employee accused him of attacking him and other allegations. He was arrested and convicted.
He needs to reenter the country as he has his business in Sharjah but I believe he is blacklisted/banned. How can I find out if he is blacklisted/banned and how can it be removed to allow my uncle to reenter the country and take over his business?
Is there any way of helping to resolve this issue?
I know that if he enters on a visa, he could be arrested at the airport, and don’t want that to happen.
Thank you!
Apr 5, 2021
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