Frequently Asked Questions

You can sell your Dubai property entirely remotely. The process involves granting a Power of Attorney (POA) to a trusted representative or your agent, who then handles all viewings, negotiations, and DLD paperwork on your behalf. IA Wealth Real Estate LLC manages the full process — from listing to transfer — without you needing to visit Dubai.

Yes. You can issue a Power of Attorney via video call with a UAE Notary Public from abroad. As of 2026, non-residents present their original passport during the video session. The POA must explicitly state "Sale of Real Estate" and ideally reference your specific unit or plot number. General POAs are no longer accepted by DLD for property sales. The POA is valid for two years.

In a normal market, the full process from listing to funds in your account typically takes 4–8 weeks. This includes 1–2 weeks for photography and listing setup, 2–4 weeks for buyer viewings and offer negotiation, and 1–2 weeks for DLD transfer and settlement. In the current 2026 market with elevated inventory, allow 8–16 weeks for a well-priced property.

No. The entire sale process can be completed without visiting Dubai. You sign documents via Power of Attorney or digital signature. Your agent handles all in-person requirements including viewings, developer NOC, and DLD transfer. The only exception is if you wish to open a UAE bank account in person, which some sellers prefer for receiving proceeds — though non-resident accounts can also be opened remotely with some banks.

A properly drafted Power of Attorney resolves this entirely. Your POA holder (typically your agent or a trusted family member in Dubai) can sign all DLD documents, attend the transfer at the DLD office, and complete the sale on your behalf. We help you arrange the POA correctly so there are no delays at any stage.

The core documents required are: passport copy (all pages), Title Deed or Oqood certificate, NOC from the developer, service charge clearance letter, mortgage clearance letter (if applicable), signed DLD Form A (listing agreement), Power of Attorney (for overseas sellers), and Emirates ID if available. We guide you through obtaining each of these step by step.

Yes, you can involve an international lawyer, particularly for reviewing contracts and the POA document. However, the DLD requires a RERA-licensed broker to handle the actual listing and transfer process. Your lawyer and our brokerage work in parallel — your lawyer protects your legal interests while we handle the real estate transaction.

The DLD transfer is handled at a DLD Trustee Office in Dubai. As an overseas seller, your POA holder attends on your behalf, presents the completed transfer documents, pays the DLD transfer fee (4% of sale price, typically split between buyer and seller), and receives the new Title Deed in the buyer's name. This entire process takes 1–2 hours at the office.

Yes, with a valid Power of Attorney that explicitly authorises property sale. The POA must be attested and meet DLD requirements. As of 2026, DLD verifies POAs digitally — QR codes alone are insufficient. If you are selling on behalf of a deceased person, a UAE court order (Grant of Probate) is required, which we can help you navigate.

Yes, though it requires additional legal steps. You will need a UAE court order recognising the inheritance, which is based on either UAE law or the deceased's home country law depending on circumstances. Once legal ownership is established via DLD, the property can be sold through the standard process. We recommend engaging a UAE legal practitioner alongside our brokerage services for inherited property sales.

The DLD transfer fee is 4% of the sale price — typically split 2% buyer, 2% seller, though this is negotiable. Additional costs include: DLD admin fee (AED 580–4,200 depending on property value), Title Deed issuance fee (AED 250), and the developer's NOC fee (AED 500–5,000 depending on developer). There is no capital gains tax in UAE for property sales.

The UAE does not levy capital gains tax or income tax on property sales. However, your home country may tax the gain. Indian sellers (NRIs) should note that India taxes capital gains on overseas property sales — long-term gains (held over 2 years) are taxed at 20% with indexation. UK residents may be subject to CGT on gains realised from overseas property. Always consult a tax advisor in your country of residence.

No. The UAE does not differentiate between local and foreign owners for property sale taxes. There is no property tax, no capital gains tax, and no inheritance tax in the UAE. The only mandatory fees are the DLD transfer fees, which apply equally to all sellers regardless of nationality or residency status.

As of 2026, DLD regulations require sale proceeds to be paid into a UAE bank account held in the name of the person on the Title Deed. If you do not have a UAE bank account, a non-resident account can be opened with several UAE banks. We advise clients on this early in the process so there are no delays at completion. We can recommend banks that facilitate non-resident accounts.

Sale proceeds are received in AED. Once in your UAE bank account, you can transfer internationally via SWIFT. For large amounts, using a specialist FX broker (Wise, OFX, Moneycorp) rather than your bank typically saves 1–3% on currency conversion. We recommend arranging your UAE account and FX strategy before the sale completes so funds can be transferred immediately after.

We charge 2–2.5% of the final sale price, payable only on successful completion. There are no upfront fees, no listing fees, and no charges if the property does not sell. Our commission is fully aligned with your outcome — we only earn when you do.

We use a multi-channel approach: your property is listed on all major UAE portals simultaneously, published on international property networks, promoted across social media, and pitched directly to our private database of 4,000+ HNI buyers from India, UK, Russia, China, and other countries. We also leverage our NRI investor networks and existing client relationships.

We handle this entirely. We have active accounts on all major UAE portals and international property networks. Once you sign the DLD Form A mandate, we create the listing, arrange professional photography, write the description, and publish across all platforms within 48 hours. You receive links to all live listings for your reference.

Yes. In Dubai's designated freehold zones, you can sell to any eligible buyer regardless of nationality — UAE nationals, residents, or non-residents. There are no restrictions on the buyer's nationality in freehold areas. For leasehold properties, the terms of the original lease agreement may impose restrictions, which we check at the outset.

October to March is historically the strongest period for Dubai's secondary market — post-summer buyers return, international investors visit, and GITEX drives business footfall. January to March is particularly active for Business Bay, Downtown, and Marina. July to September is slower due to summer heat and school holidays. However, correct pricing and strong marketing outweigh seasonal timing — a well-priced property sells year-round.

Yes, a tenanted property can be sold. The buyer inherits the existing tenancy agreement and must honour it until it expires. A tenanted property can actually be attractive to investor buyers seeking immediate rental income. We disclose the tenancy status upfront in the listing to attract the right buyer profile for your specific situation.

Key red flags: any agent asking for upfront fees before listing, agents without a valid RERA broker card (verifiable on the RERA portal), unsigned or informal listing agreements, and agents who cannot produce a Trakheesi permit for your listing. Always verify your agent's RERA number (ours: 52591, Broker Card 86334 — Himanshu Gupta). Never sign a POA without legal review, and never transfer money to an agent directly.

Visit the Dubai REST app or the RERA portal (rera.gov.ae) and search by broker name or card number. A valid broker card confirms the agent is licensed to practice real estate in Dubai. You can also verify a company's trade license on the Dubai DED portal. Our RERA Registration No. is 52591 and Himanshu Gupta's Broker Card No. is 86334.

The DLD's Dubai REST app allows anyone to check the registered ownership of a property using the property number or Title Deed number. This confirms who legally owns the property and whether there are any encumbrances (mortgages or court orders) registered against it. We conduct this check at the outset for every property we list.

The most common mistakes are: overpricing based on purchase price rather than current market value; signing with multiple non-exclusive agents which reduces urgency; not having a UAE bank account ready before completion; not arranging the developer NOC early (it can take 2–4 weeks); and underestimating the total cost of sale including DLD fees and service charge clearance. We brief every client on all of these at the start.

Once a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU / Form F) is signed and the buyer's 10% deposit is paid, cancellation carries financial penalties. If the seller cancels, they typically return the 10% deposit and pay an additional 10% penalty. If the buyer cancels, the seller retains the 10% deposit. Always read the MOU carefully before signing — we review it with you before any commitment is made.

Yes, subject to DLD and developer rules. Typically you must have paid at least 30–40% of the purchase price before you can resell. The developer's NOC is required, and the buyer takes on the remaining payment plan. Off-plan resale is very active in Dubai — it is a legal and established part of the market. We advise on the specific terms for your development.

Yes. The process involves your bank issuing a liability letter, the buyer (or their bank) settling your mortgage at transfer, and DLD releasing the mortgage block before registering the new Title Deed. This is entirely standard and we handle the coordination with your bank throughout the process.

The process is the same as for apartments. Additional considerations for villas include: ensuring service charge clearance covers the community fee, confirming any modifications made to the villa are permitted by the developer, and allowing slightly longer for viewings as villa buyers typically require multiple visits. We arrange all viewings and inspections on your behalf.

Overseas owners can appoint a Property Management company to handle rental, maintenance, and tenant management. For sales, a RERA-licensed broker with a valid POA handles everything. For legal and financial matters, a UAE-registered lawyer and your home country tax advisor work together. We can recommend trusted property managers and lawyers if needed.

We are exclusively a seller's agent — we do not represent buyers. This means our entire focus, network, and process is optimised for getting you the best sale price as quickly as possible. Most Dubai agents work primarily with buyers; we built sellyourdubaiproperty.com specifically for the underserved international seller market.

Look for a RERA-licensed brokerage with verifiable credentials, experience in international seller transactions, multilingual capability, and a clear no-upfront-fee model. Ask for evidence of recent transactions and DLD records. Avoid agents who cannot produce their RERA broker card or Trakheesi listing permit. We welcome any due diligence questions before you engage us.

We call back within 24 hours of form submission, at your chosen time slot and timezone. Initial enquiries via WhatsApp (+971 56 909 3693) are typically responded to within 2 hours during business hours (Mon–Sat, 9AM–7PM GST).

Sell Your Dubai Property is our dedicated seller-side platform. For buyers, our parent company IA Wealth Real Estate LLC (iawealth.ae) handles investment purchases across Dubai and India. We are happy to assist you on both sides of a transaction if you are selling one property and buying another.

Our team communicates in English, Hindi, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Russian, Iraqi Arabic, and Saudi Arabic. We match you with a team member who speaks your preferred language for all consultations, updates, and negotiations.

To begin, we just need: your name and contact details, property address or unit number, property type, and your approximate asking price. Everything else — documents, valuation, strategy — we work through together on the discovery call. The initial form takes under 3 minutes.

Our Dubai-based agents conduct all viewings on your behalf. If the property is vacant, we arrange key access or coordinate with your property manager. If it is tenanted, we schedule viewings with the tenant's cooperation. We can also arrange video walkthroughs for serious international buyers before they commit to an in-person visit.

Form A is the official Dubai Land Department listing agreement between a property owner and a licensed broker. It is mandatory — a broker cannot legally list or advertise your property without a signed Form A. It specifies the listing price, commission, exclusivity terms, and listing duration. We prepare this for you and walk you through every clause before you sign.

We use live DLD transaction data to identify comparable sales in your building and community in the past 3–6 months. We also factor in current active listings (your competition), days-on-market trends, and your property's specific features — floor, view, condition, and furnishing. We present a data-backed pricing recommendation on the discovery call, with no obligation.

Once the DLD transfer is complete, the buyer receives the new Title Deed and you receive the sale proceeds in your UAE bank account. We provide a full breakdown of all fees deducted. From there, you can transfer funds internationally. We remain available for any post-sale queries and are happy to assist with your next property move — whether buying elsewhere or reinvesting.