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5 available 5 • View allWhat 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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How to verify whether the property owner's title deed is valid or not?


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Q: Hi,
Good Day!
I'm going to purchase a standalone villa in Ajman Al-Alia Area.
I have below few doubts, please clarify:
1. How do I verify whether Al-Alia Area land is approved by Ajman Government or not?
2. How do I verify whether the property owner's title deed is valid or not?
Are there any Ajman government apps like the Dubai REST app or Ajman government websites to check the above information?
Kindly advise in detail!



Dec 29, 2022
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Sale of a property and completing the transactions of transfer
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Q: Can the following transaction(s) be done amongst the buyer/seller through the developer and Dubai Land Department in ONE ( 1 ) DAY?
1- Balance payment paid to the developer against the property.
2- NOC charges paid to the developer for property registration in Dubai Land Department.
3- PoA sold the same property to a new buyer on the same date.
4- Developer issued property registration letter to Dubai Land Department in favour of the new buyer.
5- New buyer paid Oqood, ERES, property registration charges on the same date.
6- Intial contract of sale issued to the new buyer by Dubai Land Department on the same date.
7- Transfer of ownership of the same property done by Dubai Land Department from legal heirs of the deceased to the new buyer on the same date.
8- Property Registration Letter of depicting that the deceased legal heirs sold it on the same date.
9- Passport of the Attorney was expired ( so how come these transactions can be honored legally as per Dubai real estate laws )?

May 24, 2018
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Can people be added to a property title deed after signing, or on the same day?


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Q: Hi,
I want to know if I can add people to a property title deed after signing it, or even include them on the day we sign the title deed.
Thanks!



Mar 27, 2024
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Are there any restrictions on a diplomat buying property in the UAE?




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Q: Hello,
Is there any restriction on a diplomat buying property in the UAE, where he works as a diplomat at his country's consulate?





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Law No. (7) of 2006 Concerning Real Property Registration in the Emirate of Dubai 1
This Law sets the rules and procedures for registration of real property in Dubai. The right to own real property in Dubai is restricted to UAE and GCC nationals, to companies fully owned by these and to public joint stock companies. Freehold ownership by non-UAE nationals may be approved by the Ruler in certain areas.
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Executive Council Resolution No. (30) of 2013 Approving Fees of the Land Department 1
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