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General questions about real estate investment in Dubai
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RealEstateDubai.com, better known as Elite Investment Consultancy LLC, is a recognized player in the buying and selling of apartments in Dubai, thanks to its ability to support its French customers throughout the purchasing process.
We are used to helping our customers from beginning to end of the process: gathering information, defining a budget and wishes, searching for apartments, virtual visits (if necessary if the customer is unable to travel to Dubai), physical visits, obtaining financing, acquisition, delivery of keys.
This is followed by a discussion when our customers wish to rent out their property in addition to buying it, in order to generate a rental yield.
Since 2002, the real estate market has been open to foreigners, who have the right to buy a residential property in one of the “emphyteutic lease” (mainly in the city center) or “freehold” (throughout the emirate) zones.
The purchasing process is fairly straightforward.
Foreigners need a valid passport.
You don’t need a resident’s visa for the purchase.
If you want to invest in Dubai, you can work with a local real estate agent or a developer.
The former will help you find the property best suited to your needs, and will accompany you to complete the necessary formalities on site.
You can buy a property for rental purposes – in which case you will enter into a contract to rent it out for 99 years.
This period can be different, but must be stipulated in the contract.
When you buy a freehold property, you can use it as you wish.
You can live in it, renovate it, sell it or rent it out.
In general, the average duration of a real estate transaction in Dubai is 15 to 20 days from the signing of the sales contract.
Here they are in a nutshell:
- Evaluation of the rental price – normally you already know the market price since you studied it before making your investment to ensure an attractive ROI.
- Choosing a real estate agent – you can use the one that helped you make the investment, or change it.
We’re here to help if you need more information or personal assistance! - The right exposure for your property – a genuine marketing offer with photos, interactive floor plans and a privileged presence on our website – will ensure maximum visibility and the fastest possible rental of your property.
- Arranging viewings – your real estate agent can arrange as many viewings as you need to ensure a quick rental.
- The rental agreement – once you have decided and agreed to rent your property to a customer, a certified rental agreement with RERA will need to be drawn up to protect all parties in an open and transparent way.
- Signing the agreement – all parties involved will sign the agreement.
- Signing of the rental contract – the contract must also be attested and certified by RERA.
Once the agreement has been finalized, you will receive a deposit from the tenant.
Apartments and villas in Dubai are normally rented on renewable one-year contracts.
The great advantage is that payment for the year’s rental is made in advance or by issuing post-dated bank checks for the entire rental period.
Together with your tenant and agent, you can decide whether you wish to receive 2, 4 or 6 cheques, one after the other, when you sign the contract.
The return on investment is very attractive in Dubai, and the formalities are fairly quick and straightforward, covering you against non-payment as well.
- Find a real estate agent – this step can be considered as already accomplished since you’ve found us!
- Target your real estate goals: budget, financing options, type of investment, property location
- Make an appointment to visit the properties corresponding to your needs: contact the real estate agent and make an appointment to visit Dubai, then the targeted properties.
- Opening a “Saving Account” bank account is necessary for any real estate transaction in Dubai – this step is quick and allows you to transfer money from abroad and write checks.
To open this type of account you need the last 6 statements from your bank account, certified by your bank. - Signature of the compromis de vente – this is an agreement between the seller and the buyer of the property, setting out the sale price, the agent’s commission, the date of transfer of ownership, and of course all the information correctly identifying the parties and the property involved in the transaction.
When signing the contract, you must make a deposit of around 10% of the purchase price of the property to the seller.
The payment schedule should also be set out in the contract.
The seller undertakes to provide you with a NOC(Non Objection Certificate) proving his right to sell and the fact that he has no outstanding debts. - Transfer of ownership – this final stage is carried out before a notary approved by the Dubai Land Department, who will charge a commission of around 4% of the purchase price of the property.
You will also need to register your property with the Land Department , from which you will obtain your ownership certificate.
Property prices in Dubai are far more attractive than in France. To evaluate your budget, you will need to establish :
- the type of property (apartment or villa, off-plan or already built, etc.) you are interested in
- number of rooms
- property location
All these parameters will give you a more precise idea of the final budget you’ll need.
To help you in your analysis, you’ll find prices by neighborhood and by property type on our site.
To give you a better idea, the price of an apartment can start from 200,000 euros and even less for an off-plan apartment.
As for house prices, they start from 250,000 euros for a small off-plan house, and can exceed a million euros for a beautiful luxury villa.
Prices vary widely depending on the area, so to find out about prices please contact us or search our site for potential properties that interest you.
Several official bodies, such as the Dubai Government Land Department ( Dubai Land Department (DLD) and the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) have enacted laws to protect property buyers against late payment, cancellation or fraud.
However, to benefit from this protection, as a property buyer you must make payments for your real estate project with one of the DLD-approved banks.
If you are buying a property off-plan, the deposit and payments must be made precisely into such an RERA-approved account, which gradually releases the money to the developer at the end of each stage of construction.
In 2012, the DLD launched the Dubai Real Estate Arbitration Center to resolve real estate disputes.
To find out more about the steps involved in buying a property in Dubai, please read the more detailed answer on this same page, as well as our articles on the subject!
The cost of a property always depends on several criteria, including :
The type of property you are looking for (studio/apartment/villa)
Your criteria (balcony/terrace/garden/pool)
Off-plan purchase or purchase of new property already built
The size of the property
The area in which you live
Once we have established your needs and desires, we offer you a selection of properties for sale that match your expectations and fit your budget.
As the price per square meter in Dubai is lower than in France, property investment there is generally much more financially attractive.
For example, you can find a studio from €80,000, a T2 from €150,000 and a small villa for at least €250,000 – all very attractive prices for French buyers.
Of course, you’ll also find apartments and houses priced in excess of a million euros on the luxury real estate market in Dubai.
So whatever your budget, you can make an investment.
As the real estate market is constantly evolving according to supply, demand and the global economic context, we cannot give you fixed amounts.
Dubai Marina
Average price of a studio apartment: AED 1,400 per square meter; €3,447/m2
Average price of a 1-bedroom apartment: AED 1,200 per square meter; €2,954/m2
Average price of a 2-bedroom apartment: AED 1,100 per square meter; €2,708/m2
Downtown Dubai
Average price of a studio apartment: AED 1,800 per square meter; €4,432/m2
Average price of a 1-bedroom apartment: AED 1,600 per square meter; €3,940/m2
Average price of a 2-bedroom apartment: AED 1,700 per square meter; €4,186/m2
Jumeirah village circle (JVC)
Average price of a studio apartment: AED 930 per square meter; €2,290/m2
Average price of a 1-bedroom apartment: AED 825 per square meter; €2,031/m2
Average price of a 2-bedroom apartment: AED 775 per square meter; €1,908/m2
Average prices for 2-bedroom villas in Dubai
Arabian Ranches: AED 805 per square metre; €1,982/m2
Dubailand: AED 565 per square metre; €1,391/m2
Average prices for 3-bedroom villas in Dubai
Palm Jumeirah: AED 1,200 per square metre; €2,954/m2
Dubailand: AED 660 per square metre; €1,625/m2
Arabian Ranches: AED 845 per square metre; €2,080/m2
According to an analysis of the real estate market by the Notaires de France, since the second half of 2020, the number of real estate transactions in France has been around one million per month.
It notes a moderate downward trend at national level, which should be confirmed in 2021, notably due to very low interest rates thanks to the action of the European Central Bank (ECB).
As for the Dubai real estate market, according to de DLD, it recorded 2,480 sales transactions in August 2020 worth AED 4.72 billion meaning a 13.4% increase in the number of sales transactions compared with August 2019.
Of these transactions, 31.5% were off-plan, while 68.5% were on the secondary market.
Nevertheless, it should be noted that the Dubai real estate market is essentially characterized by the new-build market.
It should not be forgotten that the real estate market was severely impacted by the Covid-19 health crisis, which restricted travel opportunities and even more so in Dubai, where foreign investors make up the overwhelming majority.
Moreover, the share of non-resident foreign investors in France was close to a 10-year low, representing just 1.5% in 2019.
In any case, Dubai seems to have found the right balance for real estate investment between efficient regulation and reasonable bureaucracy, far less cumbersome than that found in European markets, and French is no exception to the rule.
What’s more, as the UAE dirham (AED) is pegged to the US dollar, the purchasing power of the French is currently very attractive in the UAE due to the strong appreciation of the common European currency.
A major advantage of real estate in Dubai is that there is no property income tax like in France.
If you are a French tax resident, you will have to declare rental income earned in Dubai, but the tax thus generated will be largely offset by a tax credit almost equal to the French tax.
A double taxation treaty exists between France and the United Arab Emirates.
It stipulates that “income derived by a resident of one State from real estate situated in the other State may be taxed in that other State”.
Under the same convention, “gains derived by a resident of one State from the alienation of real property situated in the other State shall be taxable in that other State”.
This means that if you invest in Dubai, you will pay the taxes applicable in that country.
In the emirate of Dubai, you benefit from the great advantage of exemption from withholding tax.
This means that no taxes are levied on property income.
What’s more, taxes and property management costs in Dubai are minimal.
When buying or selling a property in Dubai, you must nevertheless pay a registration fee which represents around 4% of the price and is shared %-50% between the seller and the buyer.
They are paid to the Dubai Land Department (DLD) on the day of transfer of ownership.
You’re quite right!
The Dubai real estate market is booming.
Apartment sales in Dubai are exploding, and the government is doing everything it can to facilitate investment:
– Favorable legislation for buying and selling apartments in Dubai;
– Flexibility and adaptability of visas for foreign investors and residents;
– Rapid development of a breathtaking capital with a cosmopolitan, dynamic and luxurious lifestyle – the “wow!”effect guaranteed;
– Gradual opening up and lifting of cultural taboos and restrictions that might deter foreigners from investing in Dubai real estate.
The men and women who make up our team, specialists in Dubai real estate and property sales, are entirely at the service of investors for the purchase of apartments in Dubai, as well as villas in Dubai.
If you want to invest in real estate in Dubai or to buy a villa in Dubai for you and your family, our agency can help you. What’s more, our services will cost you NOTHING, as the Dubai real estate developers cover these costs.
And that’s a nice surprise, isn’t it?
And if you’re buying a villa in Dubai, you’ll certainly need a local agency that’s familiar with all the formalities and has a reliable network.
Selling property in Dubai can be a complex process.
Having us at your side will help you avoid administrative headaches.
Buying an apartment in Dubai isn’t any easier on your own.
Especially if you’re not familiar with the Dubai real estate market.
Buying an apartment in Dubai requires a thorough understanding of all the ins and outs of the procedures, especially when you’re buying in a foreign country.
How can you fail to fall under the spell of this city-state, which has transformed itself in such a short space of time to surpass the most fashionable destinations?
As well as giving the impression of stepping into a city of the future, Dubai’s real estate market offers opportunities like no other capital today.
That’s why so many investors are rushing to buy apartments in Dubai.
They know that the returns on investment are the highest and the payment plans the most advantageous.
Others, especially since the outbreak of the global health crisis, are choosing to buy a villa in Dubai to settle down with their families.
The advantage of buying a villa in Dubai is above all the value for money.
It’s unbeatable for the services on offer!
Indeed, Dubai villas are luxurious, built in a carefully landscaped setting, with wellness, sports and leisure facilities.
Add to all this services worthy of 5-star hotels and extraordinary finishes.
It’s easy to see why Dubai real estate is simply irresistible.
As well as varying according to the criteria detailed in the previous question, the price per square meter also evolves according to the area of Dubai where you wish to buy an apartment or house.
While some areas, such as Dowtown or the Marina, can command higher prices, other residential neighborhoods with villas offer relatively low prices per square meter.
In any case, by targeting the right type of property, investing in Dubai is accessible to all budgets.
Wondering what you can afford?
Contact one of our agents to take advantage of a study of your file.
Buyers and sellers are protected by Dubai’s property transaction laws.
The competent authorities include the DLD and the RERA.
Nevertheless, in order to benefit from all these protections, remember to open your bank account in a bank approved by these government departments.
Good to know: there is a real estate arbitration center, managed by the DLD, which you can call on in the event of a dispute or litigation concerning your purchase or sale.
While the real estate market in France is trending downwards, the opposite is true for Dubai, where transactions are on the rise.
The transactions are not similar, however, as purchases and sales in Dubai tend to be for new-build properties, a much smaller proportion than in France.
Even if the same type of property is not available in each country, it is still more expensive to buy a new property in France.
It’s important to stress that the Covid-19 health crisis has had an impact on all real estate markets, marked in particular by a slowdown in transactions due to a drop in demand.
With borders closed for many months, not all foreigners wishing to invest in Dubai were able to complete their projects in time.
Despite the context, with attractive prices per square meter and advantageous taxation, Dubai ranks among the most sought-after territories for a real estate project.
While the real estate market in France is trending downwards, the opposite is true for Dubai, where transactions are on the rise.
The transactions are not similar, however, as purchases and sales in Dubai tend to be for new-build properties, a much smaller proportion than in France.
Even if the same type of property is not available in each country, it is still more expensive to buy a new property in France.
It’s important to stress that the Covid-19 health crisis has had an impact on all real estate markets, marked in particular by a slowdown in transactions due to a drop in demand.
With borders closed for many months, not all foreigners wishing to invest in Dubai were able to complete their projects in time.
Despite the context, with attractive prices per square metre and advantageous taxation, Dubai ranks among the most sought-after territories for real estate projects.
Good to know: to protect real estate investors from double taxation, there is an agreement between the French and Dubai governments.
It stipulates that:
“Income derived by a resident of a State from immovable property situated in the other State may be taxed in that other State.
Gains derived by a resident of a State from the alienation of immovable property situated in the other State may be taxed in that other State.
For more information, see the agreement in detail.
In addition to the price of your property, you’ll have to pay DLD fees, the equivalent of notary fees in France.
This is equivalent to 4% of the total purchase price.
Good news: no property taxes in Dubai!
Looking to buy or rent a property?
Look no further, Dubai is the ideal place to make it happen!
There’s no doubt about it, this is a city to dream about, both in terms of appearance and infrastructure.
Human services are highly developed, giving you access to quality service providers for your personal and professional needs.
Dubai is also world-renowned for its security, an ideal climate for families looking for a quiet place to live.
And if schools are excellent, children’s activities are just as varied and well-developed.
As well as being a tourist destination, it is also a leading financial center, attracting investors from all over the world.
Dubai enjoys a thriving economy and a high overall standard of living.
Between the quality of life and the tax benefits you can enjoy, what are you waiting for to book your plane ticket?
At Real Estate Dubai, you benefit from a team of real estate experts who are with you every step of the way.
From your first search to the handover of the keys, we’re at your side to help you complete your real estate purchase with complete peace of mind.
Whether you’re looking for a property to live in or for a rental investment, our real estate agency will find it for you.
Our team of professionals is entirely French-speaking and bilingual, enabling us to be your point of contact with the foreign buyers and tenants you are dealing with.
More than just a real estate agent, you’ll benefit from an expert who knows the buying process in Dubai and will assist you with all the administrative formalities.
Because we are competent and professional, enjoy the benefits of using our French-speaking real estate agency in Dubai today.
After a study of the real estate market and demand, you can perfectly rent out your property in Dubai as a rental investment.
As the search for rental properties in Dubai is constantly evolving, it should quickly be snapped up, but remember to stack the odds in your favor by focusing on good exposure.
Indeed, a quality offer that is professionally promoted will remain on the market for much less time.
To offer your apartment for rent properly and find tenants quickly, use the services of a real estate agency.
Ideally, entrust this task to the agent who helped you find the property you bought.
Real Estate Dubai and its agents are on hand to provide you with tailor-made support, including tenant searches, viewing appointments, contract signing and any other services you may require.
The next step is to draw up a rental contract that complies with current legislation and is certified by RERA, the competent authority for the Dubai real estate market.
It’s time to sign!
You’re now the proud owner of a rental property in Dubai, ready to maximize your earnings and enjoy a return on your investment.
Whereas in France, rent is paid monthly, in Dubai it’s customary to pay for the whole year, giving you the opportunity to build up your assets quickly and easily.
The first essential step is to find THE right real estate agent to accompany you in your purchase project.
Mission accomplished, you’ve just found your partner. Now all you have to do is contact us!
After an initial personal interview, during which we define together the type of property you are looking for according to your criteria and your financial capacities, we propose the best advertisements for sale.
All you have to do is enjoy discovering the properties, from making appointments to organizing visits, we take care of everything and adapt to your availability.
The moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived: you’ve fallen in love with a house or apartment and found it.
Now it’s time to get serious: all that’s left to do is complete the various formalities involved in the deed of sale.
Once all the documents are in place, you and the seller sign the preliminary sales agreement (compromis de vente), for which you pay 10% of the total purchase price.
To provide you with an additional guarantee, the seller must provide you with a NOC, or no-objection certificate, attesting that the property can indeed be sold and that there are no debts relating to its maintenance.
Finally, you need to go to the Dubai Land Department (DLD) to formalize the transaction and pay fees such as the estate agent’s commission, transfer fees to the DLD, registration fees and fees for issuing the title deed.
A Dubai-based bank account is a prerequisite for real estate transactions.
Quick to set up, and requiring just a few documents, your account will enable you to issue cheques and carry out banking operations from abroad.
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