Apartments are the most liquid asset class in the UAE, but pricing discipline decides everything: correctly priced stock trades in weeks, overpriced stock sits for months and then sells below market.
| Agency commission | 2% + VAT of the sale price (negotiable on large tickets) |
|---|---|
| DLD transfer fee | 4% — customarily paid by the buyer, but negotiable |
| NOC from the developer | AED 500–5,000 depending on the developer |
| Mortgage settlement | Early-settlement fee capped at 1% of the outstanding balance or AED 10,000 |
| Trustee office fee | AED 2,000–4,200 plus VAT |
Fees are the standard market position; several are negotiable between buyer and seller and should be written into the sale agreement.
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From signed Form F to transfer, a cash sale typically completes in 2–4 weeks and a mortgaged sale in 6–10 weeks, assuming the developer NOC is issued without service-charge arrears.
Yes, through a notarised and attested power of attorney naming a representative to sign at the trustee office on your behalf.