Unified UAE Legislation Database

Buying a resale property in Dubai

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Analytical articles from Real Law service

1) Rights and obligations of a real estate broker in Dubai

2) Off-plan sales in Dubai

3) Buying a resale property in Dubai

4) Mortgage in Dubai

5) Rent of the Real Estate in Dubai

6) Power of Attorney in Real Estate Transactions in Dubai

7) Property taxes in Dubai

8) Legal aspects of short-term rental of real estate (“holiday home”/“vacation home”) in Dubai 
9) Freehold and leasehold in Dubai

10) Legal aspects of a property owners' association in Dubai

 

Review by Real Law

Purchasing a resale property in Dubai requires a thorough understanding of the laws and procedures related to real estate. In this article, we will cover the key stages of the resale property purchase process.

 

Key Laws:

Federal Law No. 5 of 1985 "On Civil Transactions" (Civil Code) regulates the general principles of civil law, including property rights.

Dubai Law No. 7 of 2006  "On Real Estate Registration in the Emirate of Dubai" regulates the procedures for registering real estate and transactions in the Emirate of Dubai, including resale properties.

Dubai Law No. 14 of 2008 "On Mortgages in the Emirate of Dubai" defines the rig...