UAE · 28 articles
Buying in Dubai & the UAE
Freehold zones, service charges, and what the yield looks like after costs.
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Our coverage answers 5 of 5 for Dubai & the UAE. Where we have nothing yet, we say so.
Can a foreigner own here?
Freehold, leasehold, company structures and nominee arrangements differ sharply by country — and get people caught out.
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What do prices actually look like?
What a budget buys, by area, and whether the asking price is the going rate.
What does buying cost on top?
Transfer tax, notary, legal and agency fees routinely add several percent to the headline price.
Can I rent it out?
Short-let licensing has tightened in most popular markets, and a rental assumption can decide the purchase.
What tax will I pay?
Annual property tax, rental income tax and capital gains on exit.
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