Our process
How It Works
Selling a property is a significant decision. Our process is built so you can understand your options clearly before you commit to anything. It starts with a short submission and a direct conversation.
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Working with us
Three steps from first message to clear options
01
Tell us about your property
Online form or WhatsApp, whichever is easier.
Share the community or building, the property type, its condition and a short description. If you know them, add the bedrooms, size, your price expectations and timeline. You don't need documents at this stage.
The more context you give about tenancy, mortgage, service charges or anything unusual, the more useful our first conversation will be.
02
We review your property details
A real review, not an automated estimate.
We look at your property's location, type and condition alongside your situation: whether it is tenanted, mortgaged, off-plan, inherited or in need of work. We consider what comparable properties have recently sold for and which kinds of buyers are realistic for it.
If anything is unclear, we will come back to you with questions before forming a view.
03
Discuss potential selling options
A direct conversation. You decide what happens next.
We talk you through the routes that could work for your property and the trade-offs between speed, price and certainty. Depending on the circumstances, that may include a direct or investor-led sale.
If we don't think we are the right fit, we'll say so. There is no obligation to proceed, and no cost for this conversation.
If you decide to sell
The usual stages of a Dubai property sale
Every transaction is different, but most Dubai resale transactions follow this general sequence. Requirements and fees are set by the authorities and developers and can change.
- 1
Terms agreed and documented
Buyer and seller agree price and conditions. Dubai sales are commonly recorded on the Dubai Land Department's standard sale agreement (often called Form F or the MOU), and a deposit is usually held under the terms both parties sign.
- 2
Mortgage position confirmed
If the seller has a mortgage, the bank issues a liability letter with the settlement amount. If the buyer is borrowing, their bank completes its valuation and final approval.
- 3
Developer No Objection Certificate
The seller requests the developer's No Objection Certificate, now usually issued electronically through the Dubai REST app, which normally requires service charges to be paid up to date. Fees and processing times vary by developer.
- 4
Transfer at a trustee office
Both parties, or their authorised representatives, attend a Dubai Land Department registration trustee office. Any mortgage is settled, the transfer fee is paid, payment is exchanged and a new title deed is issued to the buyer.
- 5
Handover
Keys, access cards and utility arrangements are handed over. If the property is tenanted, the tenancy continues and the new owner takes over as landlord, so the tenancy paperwork and Ejari registration should be brought up to date with them.
What you can expect from us
- An honest view of what is realistic for your property
- Direct communication with the people reviewing it
- Clear explanations of trade-offs between speed, price and certainty
- Confidential handling of your details
- No pressure and no obligation to proceed
What we won't do
- Promise an offer before we understand the property
- Guarantee a completion date we don't control
- Give legal, tax or financial advice. We'll suggest a qualified adviser instead
- Publish your property or details without your agreement
- Pressure you to decide on the spot
Ready to start? Read our guides to selling an apartment, a villa, or a distressed property.
Go deeper
Every stage of a Dubai sale in detail, your costs, and the documents you will need.
- GuideSelling process step by stepWho does what at each stage, the forms and fees at each step, official timings and common causes of delay.
- CalculatorSelling costs calculatorEvery selling fee labelled fixed, capped, negotiable or variable, with who pays and the source. Shows your net proceeds.
- ChecklistDocuments checklistFilter by your situation: mortgaged, tenanted, off-plan, inherited, company-owned or selling from abroad. Printable.
FAQ
Process questions
How soon will you contact me after I submit?
We aim to respond as quickly as we can once we have reviewed your details, usually by WhatsApp. If your situation is time-sensitive, mention it in your description so we can prioritise accordingly.
Is the information I submit kept private?
Yes. Your details are used to respond to your enquiry and are handled as described in our privacy policy. We don't publish your property or share your contact details with third parties for marketing.
Do I need a valuation before contacting you?
No. A formal valuation can be useful later, but it isn't needed to start. Your own expectations and any recent sale prices you know of are enough for a first conversation.
Can I submit a property if I'm not sure I want to sell yet?
Yes. Many owners contact us to understand their options before deciding. Choose the “6+ months / exploring options” timeline on the form so we know.
What if my property is owned jointly or I live overseas?
That's common in Dubai. Every registered owner eventually needs to sign, either in person or through a properly legalised power of attorney. Mention the ownership structure in your submission so we can factor it in from the start.
Sources
The sale stages described on this page were checked against these pages. Requirements change, so confirm them for your own transaction.
- Understanding Unified Contract F: key insights for buyers, sellers and agents (fäm Properties, August 2024)
- Registering the sale of a mortgaged property (Dubai Land Department)
- Property Sale Registration (Dubai Land Department)
- Law No. (6) of 2019 Concerning Ownership of Jointly Owned Real Property in the Emirate of Dubai (Dubai Legislation Portal)
- How to apply for an electronic No Objection Certificate (eNOC) in Dubai (Property Finder, November 2025)
- Can your landlord in Dubai evict you to sell property? What UAE law says (Khaleej Times, September 2026)
Last reviewed . General information only, not legal, financial or tax advice.
Start with step one.
Tell us about your property. It takes a couple of minutes, and you stay in control of what happens next.