Can I buy property in Dubai if I do not live here?
Yes. Non-residents can buy freehold in designated areas with full ownership. You do not need a residence visa to purchase, and you do not need to be in the country for the whole process — most of it can be handled remotely with a power of attorney.
Does buying property get me a visa?
Property above certain thresholds can qualify you for a renewable investor visa, and a higher threshold opens the 10-year Golden Visa route. The rules change, so ask me what the current thresholds are before you buy on that basis alone.
Should I buy off-plan or a ready home?
It depends entirely on whether you need the property to produce income now or you are comfortable waiting. Off-plan spreads payment over construction and can appreciate before handover; ready property pays rent from day one and you can see exactly what you are buying. I will tell you which suits your situation, including when the answer is neither.
What does it actually cost on top of the price?
Budget for the DLD transfer fee, trustee office fees, agency commission and, on ready property, service charges going forward. I will give you the full number in writing before you commit to anything — no one should be surprised at the transfer office.
I want to rent, not buy — can you help?
Yes, and for a lot of people arriving in Dubai renting first is the sensible move — you learn which areas you actually like before committing capital. I will show you what your budget really gets, negotiate the terms, and deal with the contract and Ejari. If you buy later, you will already know the market.
I own a property here. Can you find me a tenant?
Yes. I will tell you honestly what it will let for based on what comparable units in your building are actually achieving, not what a portal asking price suggests, and handle viewings, referencing and the paperwork.
Can you help me sell rather than buy?
Yes. Reselling ready homes is a large part of what I do, including finding buyers for places that have sat on a portal for months with the wrong price or the wrong photographs.
How does the referral commission work?
You introduce someone, I look after them, and when the transaction completes you are paid a share of my commission — 20% on a sale, 10% on a rental. To be clear, that is a share of the agency commission I earn, not a percentage of the property price. Message me and I will confirm the exact figure for your introduction before anything is agreed.
