Can I sell an off-plan property before it is completed?
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How do off-plan property payment plans work in Dubai?
Typical structure: 10–25% booking deposit, 5–10% on Sale and Purchase Agreement signing, milestone payments during construction (every 5–20%), and 30–40% at handover. Post-handover payment plans (paying 30–50% after completion over 2–5 years) are increasingly common. Funds must be deposited in an RERA-regulated escrow account.
What is the Dubai Land Department (DLD) fee when buying property?
4% of the purchase price, payable to Dubai Land Department at the time of title deed transfer. This is separate from agent commission (typically 2%), mortgage arrangement fee, and conveyancing fees. On a AED 2M property expect total transaction costs of AED 120,000–160,000. DLD fees cannot be negotiated or avoided.