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Buying a property in Dubai is a great idea for an investment in the world's most growing real estate market. Buying an accommodation in Dubai is an uncomplicated and quick process, but it's worth going through it with the help of a competent real estate agent. How long does it take to buy a property in Dubai and what determines the length of the buying process?
Dubai's real estate market reached a record high in 2024 (142.1 billion US dollars) and is growing all the time. The whole world is investing in Dubai and the city attracts foreign investors with its innovation, fast development and good future prospects. The rate of return on purchased property is the highest in Dubai in the world at around 10%. Investors here can buy villas with swimming pools, luxury accommodation in the highest skyscrapers, as well as quiet homes in neighbourhoods far from the centre, ideal for families with children. The choice of real estate on the Dubai market is diverse, and accommodation of all types can be purchased by customers at Two Continents real estate office. How long does it take to buy an accommodation in Dubai and how does it compare to property buying times in the rest of the UAE?
The process of buying property in Dubai typically takes around 30 minutes in the off-plan market. For example, you can buy a flat on Siniya Island in Umm Al Quwain in as little as 15 minutes. What is the waiting time to complete a property purchase in the secondary market?
Buying a property in Dubai on the secondary market can take from three weeks or more - approximately 30 days. The time to purchase can vary depending on the type of property and the necessary paperwork to be completed for the purchase. So how long does it take to finalise the purchase of an accommodation in Dubai? From as little as 30 minutes in the off-plan market, to a month in the secondary market.
A property purchase transaction in Dubai cannot take place without the necessary documents. What documents do you need to buy a property in Dubai? The only document required to purchase a property in Dubai is a passport. Once you have presented your passport or a copy of it, all you need to do is also provide your email, contact number and home address to start the property buying process.
The process of buying property in Dubai may seem complicated, but with the help of a good real estate agent from Two Continents real estate agency, the entire step-by-step buying process will not be a problem. Our agents will guide you through the process of how the Dubai property buying process works and answer key questions such as: what paperwork needs to be completed when buying property in Dubai? What are the stages of buying a property in Dubai?
You can get in touch with our real estate agents via the contact form on the Two Continents website. If you want to learn more about Dubai real estate, read the article How to buy accommodation in Dubai or other articles on Dubai real estate.
Dubai is a place of endless possibilities and home to every dreamer. It is here that by buying property from Two Continents real estate agency you can become an owner of an accommodation in Dubai and become a true Dubaiite, or by investing you can get rich on short-term rentals. At Two Continents, you can also discover Dubai as a tourist - booking accommodation in Dubai or the best attractions in Dubai. No matter for what purpose you choose Dubai - delight is guaranteed.
The process of buying property in Dubai varies depending on the type of property. For the off-plan market, buying a property in Dubai takes around 30 minutes. Waiting time to finalise the purchase of a property in Dubai on the secondary market involves waiting from 3 weeks to over a month - at Two Continents we take an average of 30 days.
The only document required to purchase a property in Dubai is a passport. In addition to your passport, you will also need a mobile phone number, a permanent address, an email address and sufficient funds.
When buying a property in Dubai, you will need to take care of formalities such as the necessary signatures, administrative taxes and property inspection. You don't have to do this yourself - Two Continents real estate office will guide you through the entire paperwork process, which will be handled by our local specialists.
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