Buyer’s Guide

What’s Oqood?

Oqood system is the portal that issues Initial Contract of Sale certificate (commonly known as Oqood) of the purchased property, this ensures that the SPA (Sale Purchase Agreement) signed between the developer and the buyer is registered with DLD.   The Oqood portal offers a comprehensive set of services developed exclusively for developers to manage their off-plan projects and initial sales...

What’s an SPA?

Sale Purchase Agreement, often referred to as SPA, is an agreement that is drafted by the developer (seller) and contains all the clauses and conditions of purchases to which both parties agree. Some compulsory clauses to look for within the SPA are: 1. Size of the unit within the floor plan. 2. Purchasing price of the unit. 3. Payment schedule. 4. Completion / Handover date stated in the...

What’s RERA?

Dubai’s Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) was established in 2007 to regulate and supervise the real estate sector in the emirate. The agency’s primary goal is to protect the rights of property buyers and tenants, and to ensure that the real estate industry operates in a transparent and fair manner. One of RERA’s key responsibilities is to register and regulate real estate brokers and...

What’s a primary off-plan property?

An off-plan property is an unconstructed property purchased directly from a developer. It’s a property that is yet to be built or in some cases is in the early stages of being built. In order to purchase this type of property buyers relay on brochures and other marketing material to learn about the project and the exact property they are buying. Purchase is usually made with a 10-20% down payment and...

What’s a freehold property?

Freehold property is any estate which is “free from hold” of any entity besides the owner. Hence, the owner of such a property enjoys free ownership for perpetuity and can use the property for any purposes however in accordance with the local regulations. The owner of a freehold title of real estate enjoys the most superior form of private property ownership. A freeholder is considered to be the...

How to get a golden visa by investing in Dubai property?

Step-by-step guide to getting a golden visa through property investment in Dubai Getting a golden visa from the UAE no doubt has its perks. Long term residency in the UAE will enable you to move freely in and out of the country without any hassles. Property investors in the UAE can now benefit from getting a golden visa through an investment as low as AED 2 million. Real estate investors can...

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