Sales Conveyancing
buying or selling a property in Dubai involves much more than just finding the perfect space; it requires navigating complex legal processes too. the conveyancing stage can be daunting, which is why we provide a comprehensive conveyancing service so that you have peace of mind throughout your transaction.
sales conveyancing
form f
the first step in legally proceeding with the purchase of property or land is signing a unified contract formally known as the ‘form f’. the form f is a digital form and is sent via the Dubai land department’s website. within this form, you can expect to see the details of the purchase including requirements, responsibilities, and associated costs. backing out is costly, which is why it is crucial to work with an experienced conveyancer who can guide you appropriately.
valuation
if the buyer is buying with a mortgage, they will need to pay for the property to be valued, This is something that the bank will insist upon before lending on the asset. the seller will need to support and ensure that access to the property is available for the valuation to take place. following a successful appointment, the valuer will then provide the buyer’s bank with their valuation of the property, and the bank will then determine the buyer’s mortgage offer.
liability letter
Should the seller have an outstanding mortgage on the property, the seller will need to obtain a liability letter from their bank, which outlines the remaining mortgage amount. it can take up to 14 working days for the bank to issue the liability letter, and it usually valid for 7-15 working days.
Blocking Process
The blocking process is necessary to protect the buying party and is usually exercised when the buyer is purchasing with cash. The blocking process is a service offered by the Dubai Land Department and is essentially where a trustee office is appointed and acts as an executor on behalf of buyer and seller. All documents and payments related to the sale are prepared and handed to the trustee, the seller’s liability is then cleared, once the liability is settled and the bank provides the clearance documents, the trustee will then inform both parties to return and complete the exchange. This process eliminates any financial risk for the buyer or seller.
managers cheque
Based upon the conveyancer’s instructions, a managers cheque needs to be prepared as a guaranteed form of payment on the day of transfer. If the buyer is purchasing using cash, the buyer will prepare the full balance due to the seller. In the instance of a mortgage buyer, generally the bank will issue a managers cheque for the percentage of the loan to value they are offering. Finally, if there is an outstanding mortgage, two managers cheques will need to be prepared, one to settle the sellers mortgage and one with the remaining balance to the seller.
noc
NOC stands for non objection certificate, in the instance of a resale, this will need to be obtained from the developer. The noc confirms that all charges have been settled and that the property can be sold. As service charges are paid in advance, the buyer will reimburse the seller for the applicable charges during the transfer stage. A copy of the noc will be sent to the buyer and seller from the developer.
transfer
with the date confirmed, it’s transfer time at the Dubai land department. we guide you through each step and ensure funds are in place, cheques are issued, service charges and any rental payments are settled, fingerprints are taken, a new title deed is produced and keys are exchanged.
a copy of the NOC will be sent to the buyer’s bank to secure a property transfer date.