Glossary · UAE
Built-Up Area (BUA)
A commonly used UAE property measurement describing the total built-up floor area of a property, generally including the internal built structure and defined areas such as walls, subject to the measurement basis used.
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إجمالي المساحة الطابقية (GFA)
إجمالي المساحة الطابقية لمبنى أو مشروع مقيسةً وفق معيار القياس المحلي أو المهني المعمول به.
Property Handover
The stage at which a completed or substantially completed property is formally delivered by the developer to the purchaser, subject to the applicable contractual and regulatory requirements.
Dubai Service Charge
Charges payable by owners of units in jointly owned property towards the management, operation, maintenance and upkeep of common areas and facilities.
Dubai Title Deed
An official document evidencing registered ownership of a property in Dubai, issued through the Dubai Land Department.
Escrow
A regulated account holding a buyer’s off-plan payments, releasing funds to the developer only against verified construction milestones.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
A certificate showing the energy efficiency of a property, rated from A to G. An EPC is generally required when a property is marketed for sale or rent in England and Wales.
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