## Buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants, this is the report you need to assess the Dubai real estate market performance throughout February 2023.

 
As we race towards the end of Q1 2023, the Dubai real estate market continues to fly, with results exceeding even my optimistic forecast coming off a record year for Dubai real estate in 2022.
 
 
While I foresee an extremely positive outlook for Dubai real estate brokers, owners and investors, tenants will continue to feel the strain as rents in high-demand residential areas continue to rise, making homeownership more attractive than ever to many first-time buyers.
 
We have seen this trend first-hand through our company data, with a staggering 109% increase in year-on-year new client registrations and an insatiable appetite from resident and overseas investors' interest in off-plan and ready secondary properties. 
 
 

**Lewis Allsopp, CEO of Allsopp & Allsopp.**

 
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Allsopp & Allsopp: February 2023 Dubai Real Estate Market Snapshot


# Allsopp & Allsopp is pleased to announce the release of our January 2023 Dubai Real Estate Market Snapshot.
 
January 2023 was a record-breaking month for Dubai Land Department and Allsopp & Allsopp, with sales transaction volume and value surpassing all previous January totals.
 
 
“Our teams saw tremendous growth across key business indicators, with new client registrations, property viewings, and new property listings, up month-on-month vs Dec 2022. The continued growth follows our 2022 year-end prediction, as undersupply of readily available property struggles to keep up with an insatiable demand from resident end-users and investors alike.”
 
 

**Lewis Allsopp, CEO of Allsopp & Allsopp.**

 
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January 2023 Real Estate Market Snapshot

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Welcome to the 2022 Allsopp & Allsopp 2022 Annual Property Market Report

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The rise of off-plan property sales with Head of Developer Sales, Fintan Flannelly


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September 2022 Dubai Real Estate Market Snapshot

In this week's episode of Taking Care of Business, Operations Director Paul Kelly and General Manager Marc Walters explain the new changes that have taken effect across the Dubai Real Estate Market. One of these being that owners can now only list their properties for sale with a maximum of 3 brokers, however, Paul and Marc explain the substantial benefits of going even further, and listing with just one.

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New Changes to the Dubai Real Estate Market

Going exclusive with one agent from Allsopp & Allsopp to sell your property is a smart move! Here’s why: 

Your property is most likely your largest asset and will probably hold some sentimental value to you. Choosing one agent you trust to sell or lease your home will ensure you get the most out of it and will reduce the stress and the back and forth with numerous real estate agents. 

Our agents are experts in your community! They work in only your community to make sure they know what they are selling. You will get information straight from the real estate front line completely focused on your area and sometimes even your street! 

Listing with the agent you trust will give buyers a true view of your property the way that you want them to see it. The property will be listed at a price you are happy with and have agreed on with the agent and there will be no confusion. Buyers will know your property is genuinely for sale and will know all the details about it that you want them to. 

When listing your property for sale with one broker, that broker will have clear communication with you and will be happy to share the details and show it to their buyers without hesitation. They know they’re not wasting their time, your time and the buyers time!



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Why go exclusive with one agent when selling your home?

In this episode of Taking Care of Business, CEO Lewis Allsopp and COO Carl Allsopp share 14 business lessons that the pair have learned from 14 years since founding Allsopp & Allsopp back in 2008. They also discuss personal lessons that have shaped the two of them, and Allsopp & Allsopp as a company over the years.

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14 Business Lessons for 14 Years in Business.

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In this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, CEO Lewis Allsopp and COO Carl Allsopp start off by celebrating Allsopp & Allsopp’s 14 year anniversary which happened this week! They then take a look into data from The Dubai Land Department and Allsopp & Allsopp for August, to give you the most comprehensive report on the current market conditions.



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 August 2022 Dubai Real Estate Market Snapshot

If you purchase or already own a property in Dubai without finance for a minimum of 750,000 AED, or if you have a property with finance that you have at least 750,000 AED equity that your bank will confirm, you can apply for an Investor Visa valid for 3 years which is renewable provided you maintain the eligibility criteria.


If you purchase or already own properties in Dubai without finance with a combined value of at least 2,000,000 AED, or if you have a property with finance that you have at least 2,000,000 AED in equity that your bank will confirm, you can apply for an Investor Visa valid for 5 years renewable provided you maintain the eligibility criteria.


Furthermore, in both instances, if you, as the property owner are able to obtain an investor visa, then you can also apply to sponsor your immediate family; husband or wife, children, and in some cases your parents.


We offer a service where we will first check your eligibility and liaise with you as the investor and the Land Department to complete the formalities of obtaining the investor visa. Contact us for more information.


Below are the different visas, the eligibility for each, and the required documentation:


#### 3 Year Investor Visa


#### Eligibility:


Minimum Property Value: 750,000 AED


If the property is mortgaged, 50% of the property value or at least 750,000 AED paid to the bank, bank to confirm this in an NOC letter in Arabic along with a current mortgage statement.


Husband and Wife can each obtain their own Investor Visa if their shares are a minimum of 750,000 AED each in the property. Alternatively, it may be possible for one person to obtain the Investor visa and sponsor their spouse. Attested and translated marriage certificates are required in this instance.


#### Requirements:


Title Deed


Passport


Current Visa & Emirates ID in case already resident


Passport style photo of the applicant


Good Conduct Certificate from Dubai Police addressed to Dubai Land Department


Health Insurance 


Marriage Certificate Attested and Translated in case of spouse sponsorship or husband and wife applying for visas on the same property


#### In case the property is mortgaged:


From the Bank where the mortgage is held;


NOC letter in Arabic along with mortgage statement


From Developer (in case you’re the first owner directly from the Developer)


Statement of account from developer


Handover Notice 


Building Completion Certificate (BCC)


Please note that a National ID is required for Nationals of Iran, Pakistan, Iraq, Libya and Afghanistan. 


The applicant will be required in person at the application submission and to attend a short medical appointment, and will not be able to leave UAE while the visa is under process.


We can check your eligibility with the Dubai Land Department for you by sharing your documents with us.


Government Charges for Visa 14,967 AED per visa


Allsopp & Allsopp Fees 5,000 AED + VAT per visa


 


#### 5 Year Investor Visa


#### Eligibility:


Minimum Property Value: 2,000,000 AED


If the property is mortgaged, 50% of the property value or at least 2,000,000 AED paid to the bank, your bank to confirm this in a NOC letter in Arabic along with a current mortgage statement.


Husband and Wife can each obtain their own Investor Visa if their shares are a minimum of 2,000,000 AED each in the property. Attested and translated marriage certificates are required in this instance. Alternatively, it may be possible for one person to obtain the Investor visa if their shares are a minimum of 2,000,000 AED, and potentially sponsor their spouse. 


#### Requirements:


Title Deed


Passport


Current Visa & Emirates ID in case already resident


Passport style photo of the applicant


Good Conduct Certificate from Dubai Police addressed to Dubai Land Department


Health Insurance 


Marriage Certificate Attested and Translated in case of spouse sponsorship or husband and wife applying for visas on the same property



#### In case the property is mortgaged:


From the Bank where the mortgage is held;


NOC letter in Arabic along with mortgage statement 


From Developer (in case you’re the first owner directly from the Developer)


Statement of account from developer


Handover Notice 


Building Completion Certificate (BCC)


Please note that National ID is required for Nationals of Iran, Pakistan, Iraq, Libya and Afghanistan. 


The applicant will be required in person at the application submission and to attend a short medical appointment, and will not be able to leave UAE while the visa is under process.


We can check your eligibility with the Dubai Land Department for you by sharing your documents with us.


Government Charges for Visa 3,714.75 AED per visa


Allsopp & Allsopp Fees 5,000 AED + VAT per visa


 


#### Family Sponsorship - Up To 3 Years


Once the Applicant has obtained an Investor Visa on his or her Property, they may be eligible to Sponsor their family, husband / wife / children, for up to 3 Year Visas depending on their eligibility. The property owner would be the Sponsor and the family would be the Dependants.


#### Requirements:


Sponsor's passport, Visa & Emirates ID 


Title Deed


IBAN Bank Account Number


In case a Mother will be the Sponsor, NOC letter from the Father attested by the Notary Public


#### Dependent:


Passport


Passport style photo of the dependant


Current visa and Emirates ID 


Medical insurance


#### For Husband / Wife Sponsorship:


Marriage Certificate Attested by UAE embassy in the country of issuance and Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dubai legally translated to Arabic


#### For Children Sponsorship:


Birth Certificate Attested by UAE embassy in the country of issuance and Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dubai legally translated to Arabic 


If Son is over 18 years old, a ‘Study Certificate’


Daughter over 18 years old ‘Unmarried Letter’


Please note that National ID is required for Nationals of Iran, Pakistan, Iraq, Libya and Afghanistan.


#### Government Charges per Visa:


Wife’s Visa 7,061.25 AED


Husband 5,821.25 AED for one year only


Daughter over 18 years old 7,061.25 AED


Son over 18 years old 5,821.25 AED for one year only


Children under 18 years old 6,361.25 AED


Allsopp & Allsopp Fees: 5,000 AED + VAT per Visa


 


#### Parents Sponsorship - 1 Year Visa


Once the Applicant has obtained an Investor Visa on his or her Property, they may be eligible to Sponsor their Parents for a 1 Year Visa. The property owner would be the Sponsor and the Parent would be the Dependant.


#### Requirements:


Sponsor's passport, Visa & Emirates ID 


Title Deed


Birth Certificate Attested by UAE embassy in the country of issuance and Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dubai legally translated to Arabic 


Attested Affidavit Certificate of Dependency from the Sponsors Consulate


3 months bank statements


IBAN Bank Account Number



#### Dependent:


Passport


Passport style photo of the dependant


Current visa and Emirates ID 


Medical insurance


Please note that National ID is required for Nationals of Iran, Pakistan, Iraq, Libya and Afghanistan.


 



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Everything you need to know about Investor Visas in Dubai

Sales progression is often an afterthought when the negotiations are underway and then all of a sudden, you’re ready to process the sale!


So, how do you process the sale of a property in Dubai?


A finance to finance sale progression is a lengthy, time consuming process which can often bring confusion and stress to both parties. It is highly advisable to use the expertise of a sales progression team.  


Jess Stephenson, Head of Sales Progression at Allsopp & Allsopp talks us through the steps to transfer a property when both parties have a mortgage.  


**Step 1. Sign the Paperwork**


Once an agreement on the price has been met between the buyer and seller, both parties will sign a Unified Form F and an Agreement of Sale which are binding agreements between the buyer and seller outlining the terms and details of an understanding, including each parties' requirements and responsibilities.


Ideally the buyer will have their pre-approval in place at this stage. This is usually something that sellers will insist on before agreeing to a sale.


**Step 2. Property Valuation**


After the contracts are signed and the buyers’ pre-approval is in place, the buyer will need to pay for the property to be valued by the bank who is issuing their mortgage. Once this fee has been paid, the bank will instruct the valuation.


Mortgage lenders carry out property valuations to ensure the property is suitable security for a loan and that the market value is enough to cover the mortgage if there is a forced sale.


The bank will instruct a valuation company to carry out the valuation on their behalf. The valuer will need to have access to the property. It is the seller’s responsibility to ensure this access is available. It is not necessary for either party to be at the property valuation, however, the real estate agent will often be present.


The property valuer will then submit a report to the bank including the price they have valued the property at. The bank will then make progress with the final mortgage offer.


**Step 3. Final Mortgage Approval**


When the mortgage lender has given the go ahead for the mortgage, the buyer will submit a number of documents requested by their bank to get their final mortgage approval.


This process will be revolved around their finances and the bank may ask for credit card statements or other private financial documents.


Depending on circumstances, the bank can take around 7 calendar days to release the mortgage final offer letter.


During this time, if there is no sales progression officer in place, the buyer seller will most likely need to be made aware of the status quo and the processes and timeline.


**Step 4.  Liability Letter**


Once the Final Mortgage Approval letter has been released, the seller can apply for the liability letter from their bank. A liability letter will outline the exact amount of the remaining mortgage owed to the Sellers bank.


The liability letter must include the property details including the plot no and will be addressed to the buyers bank.


The timing here is key! A liability letter can take up to 14 calendar days to be issued and then may only be valid for 7-15 calendar days.


**Step 5. Liability Settlement**


Once the liability letter is available, the buyer must take this to their bank. The bank will then prepare a managers cheque to pay off the sellers mortgage. The seller may need to be present at the settlement, so this must be clarified before the settlement goes ahead.


The buyer must make sure to take copies of the cheques presented as proof of liability settlement.


**Step 6. Clearance Documents**


The sellers bank will now release the clearance documents. This could take between 1-4 weeks depending on the circumstances.  These include the original title deed, a letter to Dubai Land Department, a letter to the developer, and a letter addressed to the seller.


Each letter will state the same information – that the mortgage is released on the property and the property can be sold.


It is the responsibility of the buyers bank to collect the documents from the seller’s bank. This cannot be done by either the buyer or the seller.


**Step 7. NOC**


 Ensure all your documents are ready and organised to apply for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the developer. The NOC is a document from the developer to say that all charges have been settled and they are happy for the property to be sold. 


The seller must settle any service charges at least a quarter in advance. These charges will then be reimbursed by the buyer at transfer of the property.


Each developer process can vary slightly and require different documents and may request the presence of both the buyer and seller at the NOC. 


**Step 8. Transfer**


Once the NOC has been received, a copy must be sent to the buyer’s bank for them to book the property transfer date.


It is a good idea for the buyer and seller to calculate how much money they will be giving out and receiving at the transfer to avoid any complications on the day. It is also essential to have all cheques written out before the transfer and double check that all details on the cheques are precise in advance.



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8 Steps to a Property Transfer in Dubai 

#### They work with multiple agents


Sellers often make the mistake of listing the property with multiple agents in the hope they will have more chance of finding a buyer quickly. However, Information on each agent listing can be different and often incorrect due to lack of consistent contact between the agents and seller which only devalues the asset. I see it time and time again, the same property listed multiple times at different prices.


Exclusivity with one real estate broker ensures your property is marketed with one message and in one specific way. This will avoid the potential of a multitude of differing adverts of your property, some of which can even display a different asking price than you had agreed with your broker and used as click bait.


It can also lead to agents not acting in the best interests of the seller as they are rushing to get a deal done ahead of anyone else, which can lead to more pressure on lower offers and maybe not structuring the deal properly, which can lead to issues down the line.


#### They market the property at the wrong price


It is imperative to market the property at market price. I understand that it’s hard for some sellers to come to terms with the current values. But if you work with an agent that knows the area well, then they will know the market price. Listing properties above market price and then slowly reducing the price over time makes the property stagnant. Buyers see the property online and watch the price drop. Buyers then ask themselves why it hasn’t sold?  Is there something wrong with it? Why has the seller dropped their price now? Is the seller now looking for a distress sale?


#### They don’t present the property in sellable condition


It’s said that first impressions are the only impressions and this is true when it comes to presentation. Well maintained gardens, neutral smells and tidiness are important factors. Put the pets away, avoid having too many people in the house, and if your unit is vacant, it’s worth keeping on lights and air conditioning to give a bright, cool and welcoming feel.


#### They are not ready with their documents


Sellers need to be prepared for when they sell their property. Not having key documents ready can delay and potentially lose the offer they have agreed. Ideally, before a seller agrees a sale, they should send the necessary documents over to their agent. Sellers nee to ensure they have paid their maintenance fees to the developer, their title deed ready and make enquiries with their bank as to how much outstanding finance they have. A seller should talk to their agent about what their plan is for after the sale so time frames can be established and nothing comes as a surprise.


#### They don’t make viewings easy


If the property is tenanted, it is imperative that the tenant is co-operative, so the landlord should keep a good relationship with them. Tenants will often be present at viewings while the property is occupied, they can be instrumental in the house sale. If a tenant isn’t onside, this can hinder the sale of a property, while accommodating tenants can even help to sell a property on viewings. Make sure they are kept informed and allow access, this is another reason not to use multiple agents, it’s only going to upset the tenant if they’re receiving multiple calls a day for access. Sellers who occupy properties themselves can also put restrictions on viewings. They need to be as open to viewings as possible to ensure a quick and efficient sale. If the property is  vacant, the seller should supply the agent with a key.



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