Once
you have chosen a property, you will receive all
the necessary information from us. All documents are typically meticulously compiled directly by
the developer.
To
secure a unit, you will need to pay a reservation
fee. In Off-Plan Sales, this can be done at the project's introduction or launch.
Usually, you
have 7 days to make the initial payment. This first installment typically amounts to 20% of the
purchase price plus a 4% Land Department Fee (DLD), minus the reservation fee already paid.
The
preferred payment method is usually a bank transfer
from a German account. Sometimes, credit card payments may also be accepted.
The
purchase price payment goes into the Escrow (Trust)
Account, controlled by the Dubai Land Department. The 4% Land Department Fee goes to the
developer's account, as they handle the registration on behalf of the customer.
It is
extremely important to note that failure to make
the payment on time will cancel the reservation, and the already paid reservation fee will not be
refunded. Therefore, adhering to the payment deadlines is of utmost importance.
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Signing the Purchase Agreement
After you have returned the signed purchase agreement by
mail, the developer takes care of all further steps, including the property registration in the
Land Registry at the Dubai Land Department.
The
so-called 'Oqood' document is similar to the German "Auflassungsvormerkung" and serves as
preliminary proof of ownership.
Payment
plans can vary significantly between developers. Typically, payments are made in installments of
10% up to the handover of keys.
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Creation of the Title Deed
After
completion of the construction project, the registration authority automatically sends the
'Title Deed' document by email. Property transfer in Dubai usually takes place electronically.
A handover
protocol is created after the process known as 'Snagging' (a walkthrough with the developer and
a technician through the unit). All potential construction defects are documented in this
protocol and can subsequently be fixed. The handover of keys typically takes place in the
developer's office after all necessary arrangements and inspections have been completed.