Property Conveyancing Services in UAE
Property Conveyancing Services in UAE
Whether you purchase, sell, transfer, or gift a property in the UAE, you ought to avail of property conveyancing to legally bind the transaction. The process isn’t as simple as it seems, as there are a lot of stages involved in property transactions within the UAE. When not done with legal correctness, the property transfer will be at risk.
Therefore, you need a conveyancing lawyer in UAE to assist you with your property transfer or transaction by dealing with associated procedures. At RH and HALE, we have a strong team of real estate lawyers in Dubai to help you with property conveyancing, while ensuring your rights are protected across all stages.
From reviewing initial contracts and verifying ownership to clearing liabilities and attending transfer deals, our lawyers will be assisting you with every process. Not just that, but we will also be interacting with the developers, government organizations, and lenders to streamline the overall process of property transfer while adhering to all UAE rules & regulations.
Being one of the best law firms in Dubai, we work towards protecting your legal rights in a property transaction, while preventing any costly mistakes. Our conveyancing lawyers are well-versed with the system and can speed up the overall conveyancing process without many complications.
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Our Property Conveyancing Services in UAE
Legal Due Diligence
We will be providing you with a thorough due diligence on legal parameters. Under which, we will be verifying the developer or seller credentials and the MoU. Following that, we will also be reviewing the validity of property registration, title deeds, and DLD & RERA compliance. If applicable, we will also be investigating any existing encumbrances such as liens or mortgages.
Property Gifting
Gifting a property in Dubai is the practice where a person can transfer, either a part or all of his/her property, to a relative as a gift. Due to this, the person receiving the property will be entitled to a reduction in associated transfer costs. Our conveyancing services in UAE will help owners process the property transfers as a gift to either their spouse, children, or other eligible relatives.
Sales and Purchase Transactions
During a real estate property transfer in UAE, there involves several processes such as money transfers, government legislation, fees, and title transfers. RH and HALE can assist you with all the procedures involved in sales and purchase transactions. Our extensive experience in the Dubai real estate market helps us tackle any potential complication that needs to be addressed prior to initiating the transfer.
Power of Attorney
To take the flexibility of availing legal services to another level, RH and HALE offer a remote conveyancing service for its overseas clients who can’t travel to Dubai to complete property transfers. You can appoint one of our law consultants in Dubai as a Power of Attorney, and we will be covering all your interests and dealing with the property transfer affairs. We will ensure that the POA is drafted with legal correctness and attested for use in the UAE jurisdictions.
Escrow Account Compliance and Payment Oversight
For off-plan property transfers, our lawyers in Dubai will verify the developers’ escrow account compliance. Following that, we will also be monitoring the payments involved to ensure safe fund transfers. In case of mortgaged purchases, our team will assist you with bank disbursements as well.
Registration of Title Deed
As part of our property transfer services in UAE, we also extend help for title deed registration. Our team will arrange an appointment at the DLD for your title transfer or deed registration. If you are a non-resident, you can avail of our POA-based services and execute remote digital property transfers. We take special care to ensure that company-based ownership, trust, or joint ownership structures are registered without any complications.
Legal Framework or Property Rights in the UAE
All property rights in the UAE are governed by the Federal Law No.5/1985, the UAE Civil Code. It lays out the legal framework for property transactions, ownership, and obligations among involved parties. The Civil Code categorizes property rights in the UAE into three major types, which include:
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Ownership:
Under this provision, the Civil Code grants owners complete authority over their properties. The ownership laws can differ for expatriates and UAE nationals. For instance, the UAE nationals have the liberty to own a property anywhere across the country, whereas the expatriates are limited to real estate purchases in specific areas, especially in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
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Leasehold:
The lease agreements in the UAE are all governed by terms specified in the Civil Code. A standard lease agreement term ranges from one to three years and has renewable options. It is important for both tenants as well as landlords to understand the obligations and rights they hold under the lease agreements.
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Usufruct:
It is basically the right to enjoy or use a property that’s owned by someone else. Usufruct agreement, under the Civil Code of the UAE, can have a long tenure of up to 99 years. Thus, it becomes an attractive option for long-term real investments.
Process of Property Conveyancing in UAE
Step 1: Initial Consultation
Upon your inquiry for the property conveyancing services at RH and HALE, we will be scheduling your appointment for an initial consultation. In the process, we will be assessing the property and collecting insights like property location, parties involved, financing details, purpose of transfer, and more.
Step 2: Due Diligence and Document Verification
We will now be gathering all the legal documents associated with property ownership or transfer, such as title deeds, seller verification, escrow, finance documentation, SPA, and others. Our conveyancing lawyer will then review those documents and will collect copies of them for future reference.
Step 3: Drafting the Agreement
Once the parties have negotiated on buying and selling prices with our legal team, we will then draft the agreement. In the process, we will make sure your rights are preserved or protected in all the agreement terms, including handover clauses, payment schedules, dispute mechanisms, and penalties.
Step 4: Working Closely with Developers and DLD
We will be working closely with DLD and property developers to secure quick approvals on property transfers and schedule appointments on desired dates, subject to availability. Our conveyancing lawyers in Dubai are well-versed with the entire system and can ensure fast-track execution of the process.
Step 5: Title Registration and Transfer
We will finally be providing you with assistance on transaction signing, following a successful title transfer. Our lawyers will validate the registration of the title deed in the name of the new owner or entity.
Step 6: Post-Transfer Compliance Adherence
As part of our property conveyancing services in Dubai, we will be handling any post-transfer compliance requirements for new buyers. For instance, we will be providing assistance with DEWA, Ejari, Golden Visa, service charges, and other such compliances as per the eligibility.
Why Choose RH and HALE for Property Conveyancing in Dubai?
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Profound Expertise in UAE Property Law
RH and HALE, being one of the best law firms in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and other Emirates of the UAE, bring in extensive experience in the property law of the country. Thus, we have proficiency in navigating through all your legal complexities and ensuring efficient resolutions.
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Reliable & Efficient Services
Our conveyancing services in Dubai ensure prompt task completions, a diligent work approach, and proven efficiency for all your property transactions. Our lawyers will be updating you about the progress at every step of the property conveyancing process.
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Wide Range of Services
We cover almost all legal aspects of property conveyancing, addressing all the possible assistance you might need in the process. Our comprehensive understanding of the property rights and law in the UAE helps us address your needs and protect your interests in every real estate transaction.
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Multi-Lingual Lawyers
Our legal team is fluent in both Arabic as well as English for addressing clients with varying language preferences in the UAE.
FAQs
What are property conveyancing services in UAE?
The property conveyancing legal services in UAE are considered crucial for addressing real estate transactions in the country. If you are buying, selling, or gifting a property in the UAE, you must hire a conveyancing lawyer to help you with all the legal procedures involved in the transaction. From reviewing documents to title deed registration, your legal assistant will help you through all the stages.
How long will the property conveyancing process take in Dubai?
The duration of the property conveyancing process in Dubai depends on several factors. For instance, if the seller or buyer has a mortgage, or there are overseas documents for attestation, the timescale will increase. For a typical case, the property conveyancing process takes up to 12 weeks of time. RH and HALE offer you real estate conveyancing in UAE, and can ensure quick & efficient execution of your property transaction.
Can I give Power of Attorney to someone for handling property transfer on my behalf?
Yes, you can appoint one of our legal consultants or experienced lawyers with a Power of Attorney for handling the property transaction and related matters in the UAE.
Can foreigners buy properties in the UAE?
Yes, even foreigners can buy properties in designated freehold areas of the United Arab Emirates.
Can I put my property on sale without paying off the mortgage entirely?
Yes, you can advertise your property for sale and get started with the transfer process. However, you must clear the mortgage payment before the sale is complete.