Buying & selling ready property
Resale apartments, villas and townhouses: valuation, viewings, negotiation and DLD transfer.
Ready property means you can see what you are buying, check the building, and often move or rent within weeks. Whether you are buying or selling, our job is to price realistically, negotiate on evidence, and keep the transfer moving through the Dubai Land Department without surprises.
Who This Service Is For
- Buyers who want to see the finished home and move quickly
- Owners who want an honest price and a clean sale
- Investors buying tenanted units for immediate income
What Is Included
- Market valuation based on comparable recent transactions, not wishful asking prices
- Shortlisting with service charges, building condition and rental outlook beside the price
- Viewings, offer, negotiation and Memorandum of Understanding (Form F)
- Mortgage coordination, NOC from the developer and DLD transfer appointment
- For sellers: photography, listing preparation, viewings and buyer qualification
- Handover of utilities, DEWA and Ejari where the unit is being leased
Fee & Regulatory Transparency (§12)
On resale transactions buyers pay a 4% Dubai Land Department transfer fee plus an AED 4,200 administrative fee, and a 2% agency commission. SWK states its own commission in writing before you sign anything.
Documented Workflow
Step-by-Step Buying & selling ready property Process
Brief or valuation
Buyers share requirements; sellers receive a written valuation with comparables.
Market
Buyers see a short list; sellers go to market with an agreed price and presentation plan.
Offer
We negotiate and sign the MOU (Form F) with a security deposit held as required.
Clear
Developer NOC, mortgage release or liability letters, and final cost statement.
Transfer
Attend the Dubai Land Department registration, receive the Title Deed, and complete utility changes.
Frequently Asked Questions: Buying & selling ready property
What are the total costs of buying a ready property in Dubai?
Besides the purchase price, expect the 4% DLD transfer fee, a AED 4,200 DLD admin fee, a 2% agency commission, and, if you take a mortgage, bank arrangement and valuation fees.
How long does a resale take?
A cash purchase can transfer in around two to four weeks once documents are ready. A mortgage purchase takes longer because of valuation and bank approvals.
Can foreigners buy ready property in Dubai?
Yes, in designated freehold areas such as Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Business Bay and Dubai Hills Estate. Ownership is full freehold.