Townhouses combine end-user demand with investor interest, which usually makes them the fastest-moving non-apartment asset — provided the price sits inside the community's transacted band.
| 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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Vacant sells faster and to a wider pool because end-users can move in. Tenanted appeals to investors but the buyer inherits the lease, and UAE notice rules mean they may wait a full term.