Why is your fee a fixed AED 2,625 incl. VAT?

Because conveyancing work is process, not mystery. We publish one price for a complete service — contract to transfer — so you can budget before you call. No percentages, no hourly billing, no extras appearing on completion day.

How long does a transfer take?

Most straightforward transfers complete in two to four weeks; with mortgages or developer NOC delays it can run to six. We begin every case within 24 hours and stay in constant communication with the agents and the clients — you will always know exactly where your file stands.

Can I buy or sell without being in Dubai?

Yes. With a properly drafted Power of Attorney we act for you end-to-end — NOC appointments, liability letters, the trustee office — and report every step. Most of our overseas clients never fly in.

Do you handle company buyers and sellers?

Yes. Where the buyer or seller is a company — a UAE LLC, a free-zone entity or an offshore holding — we manage the additional layer: trade licence and MOA checks, board resolutions and signatory authority, DLD corporate requirements and the coordination between shareholders, banks and the developer. Your agents hand us the deal; we settle it correctly.

How does a brokerage partnership work?

One introduction call, then your agency gets a named conveyancing manager, a 24-hour SLA and white-label progress updates. Your agents keep selling; we settle every deal behind them.

Is there anything you don't do?

We don't hold client money — no escrow accounts, manager's cheques or foreign exchange. Where a transaction needs them, we introduce regulated partners and coordinate the process.

Can you handle a property gift to a family member?

Yes. Gifting between first-degree relatives (spouses, parents and children) attracts a reduced DLD fee of 0.125% of the property value instead of 4%. We arrange the certified valuation, prepare the documentation and coordinate the DLD appointment — the same fixed fee of AED 2,625 incl. VAT applies.

Can the buyer apply for the NOC?

No — it concerns the seller's account with the developer, so the seller or the seller's authorised representative applies.

Is the NOC fee a government fee?

No. It is charged by the developer and varies between developers; it is separate from the DLD and trustee fees.

What if the seller cannot be in Dubai?

An attorney can apply and attend under an attested Power of Attorney that specifically covers the developer NOC and the sale.

What is a developer NOC, and why does every Dubai transfer need one?

The developer No Objection Certificate explained: what it confirms, who applies, what the developer checks, why processing times differ so much, how long it stays valid and the five things that most often hold it up.

Ask any Dubai sales progressor which document causes the most anxiety and the answer is usually the same: the developer's NOC. It is a short letter, it is rarely refused outright, and yet it sits on the critical path of every transfer in a developer-managed community. Understanding what it is — and what it is not — takes most of the stress out of it.

What the NOC confirms

The No Objection Certificate is issued by the master developer or the owners' association management on the developer's behalf. It confirms that the developer has no objection to the registered owner transferring the unit — in practice, that service charges and any other dues to the developer are fully paid up to the date of the letter, and that the developer's records show the seller as the owner. The registration trustee will not execute a transfer of a unit in a developer-managed project without a valid NOC.

Who applies, and what is needed

The seller applies, or their conveyancer does on their behalf. Developers generally ask for the signed Form F, the title deed, passport and Emirates ID copies for both parties, and payment of the developer's NOC fee. Many developers now accept applications through an online portal; some still require the seller or attorney to attend in person. If the unit has a mortgage, some developers ask to see the bank's liability letter as well, which is why the NOC application is sequenced after the bank stage.

Why processing times differ

There is no single published processing standard: each developer sets its own, and in our experience these range from same-day issuance to more than a week. Three factors drive the variation. First, whether the developer runs an online process or a counter. Second, the service-charge statement — if the seller's account shows an arrear, even a small disputed one, the NOC is held until it is settled. Third, inspection: a minority of developers inspect the unit for unapproved alterations before issuing, which adds days and occasionally reveals a modification that must be rectified or approved first.

Validity

NOCs are valid for a limited period set by the developer — commonly in the range of two to four weeks, though it varies. If the transfer appointment slips past the expiry, a fresh NOC (and usually a fresh fee) is required. Good sequencing therefore applies for the NOC only when the bank documents are confirmed and the trustee appointment can be booked inside the validity window.

The five things that most often hold an NOC up

Service-charge arrears or a disputed balance on the seller's account.
The seller's details in the developer's records not matching the current passport or title deed (old passport number, name variation).
A Power of Attorney that does not expressly authorise dealing with the developer.
Unapproved alterations found on inspection.
Applying too early, so the NOC expires before the bank is ready.

Off-plan resales are different

For a unit that is still off-plan (held under an Oqood registration rather than a title deed), the resale is processed through the developer rather than a trustee office, and the developer's consent — and its fee for it — are part of that process. Our guide to transfer costs explains how the fees differ.

Fees and timelines reflect DLD, trustee and developer schedules at the time of writing and may change. This guide is general information, not legal advice — contact us for guidance on your specific transaction.