Dubai Buying Costs
Buying Costs on a AED 500,000 Property in Dubai
On a AED 500,000 purchase the Dubai Land Department transfer fee is AED 20,000. Adding the customary agency commission, a buyer should budget about AED 30,500 on top of the price.
| Cost | Amount |
|---|---|
| DLD transfer fee (4%) | AED 20,000 |
| Agency commission (typically 2%) | AED 10,000 |
| VAT on commission (5%) | AED 500 |
| Estimated total | AED 30,500 (6.1%) |
Smaller fees also apply and vary: the registration trustee fee, title deed issuance and, for mortgage buyers, mortgage registration and valuation. Off-plan purchases from a developer usually carry no agency commission.
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Buying Costs on a AED 500,000 Property in Dubai
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How much is the DLD fee on AED 500,000?
The Dubai Land Department transfer fee is 4% of the price, so AED 20,000 on a AED 500,000 property. It is customarily paid by the buyer.
What are the total buying costs on AED 500,000 in Dubai?
About AED 30,500, or 6.1% of the price, including the 4% DLD fee, a typical 2% agency commission and 5% VAT on that commission. Smaller registration and admin fees are extra.
A guide, not advice: confirm the final figures with your conveyancer or the DLD. Commission is negotiable and set by agreement.