Property Transfer Service in Dubai — For Buyers and Sellers Who Already Agreed
Already found your buyer or seller — a friend, colleague, relative, your tenant or someone from Dubizzle? Direct Deal UAE handles only the paperwork: Form F (MOU), the developer NOC, mortgage release if needed, the trustee appointment and the DLD transfer. The buyer pays 0.2% + VAT and the seller pays 0%. No viewings or marketing to pay for — you have already done that part.
Who This Service Is For
- Buyer and seller who already know each other and have agreed the price
- Tenants buying the flat they rent from their landlord
- Selling to a relative or friend (a sale — for a gift to a spouse, child or parent see gift property transfer)
- Private deals found on Dubizzle, Facebook, Reddit or through friends
- Overseas sellers or buyers completing through a power of attorney
- Deals where the seller's mortgage must be released at transfer
What We Handle
- Checking the title deed and both parties' documents on Dubai REST
- Drafting Form F with your agreed price, deposit and transfer date
- Applying for the developer NOC and service-charge clearance
- Coordinating the mortgage release letter with the seller's bank, if there is a mortgage
- Booking the Real Estate Registration Trustee appointment and preparing the manager's cheques list
- Attending the transfer with you until the new title deed is issued in the buyer's name
- DEWA move-out and move-in support after the transfer
What It Costs
| Direct Deal UAE | Conveyancer | Traditional agent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fee on an AED 1,000,000 deal | AED 2,000 (0.2%) + AED 100 VAT = AED 2,100, buyer pays | AED 5,000–15,000 | AED 20,000 (2%) + VAT |
| Seller pays | AED 0 | Varies | Often 2% |
| Form F, NOC, trustee booking | Included | Included | Included |
Government and third-party fees (same whichever way you go)
| Item | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| DLD registration fee | 4% of the sale price | Government |
| Title deed issuance | AED 250 | Government |
| Map fee | AED 225 (unified Dubai Municipality map) or AED 250 (villas and apartments) | Government |
| Knowledge + innovation fees | AED 10 + AED 10 | Government |
| Trustee office (service partner) | AED 2,000 + VAT below AED 500,000; AED 4,000 + VAT at AED 500,000 and above | Third party |
| Developer NOC | Usually AED 500–5,000, set by the developer | Third party |
| Direct Deal UAE | 0.2% + 5% VAT (AED 2,100 on AED 1,000,000) | Our brokerage fee |
Government fees as listed on the DLD Property Sale Registration service, checked 15 November 2026. Conveyancer and agent figures are typical market ranges, not quotes. Mortgaged deals add mortgage release and registration fees.
Can You Do It Yourself? (DubaiNow Digital Sale)
Yes, if your deal qualifies. DLD's Digital Sale service in the DubaiNow app (launched 13 October 2025) registers a sale fully online. It currently works only when all of these apply:
- Buyer and seller each hold a valid Emirates ID, an active UAE Pass and a UAE bank account
- The property is in a freehold area and is an apartment, office or townhouse (not a standalone villa or plot)
- It has a single owner and no mortgage or other restriction
- The buyer pays the price and fees into the DLD-approved escrow account shown in the app
Use our service when any of these apply:
- The buyer or seller is a non-resident without an Emirates ID or UAE Pass
- The property is a villa or plot
- The property has a mortgage, or the buyer is taking one
- There are joint owners
- Someone is signing through a power of attorney
- You want Form F, the NOC and the cheques checked by a licensed brokerage
Documents You Need
Seller: title deed (original or e-title deed), Emirates ID or passport, mortgage details if any, power of attorney if someone signs for you.
Buyer: Emirates ID or passport, proof of funds or mortgage pre-approval.
How It Works
Send us the deal
Share both parties' details, the property and the agreed price on WhatsApp.
Form F
We verify the title deed on Dubai REST and prepare Form F with your agreed terms. Buyer and seller sign.
NOC and bank
We apply for the developer NOC, and the bank release letter if the property is mortgaged.
Trustee booking
We book the Real Estate Registration Trustee appointment and send you the exact list of manager's cheques.
Transfer day
Ownership moves to the buyer and the new title deed is issued in the buyer's name.
"I needed one agent who can generate Form F for a fixed fee"
"… I had already finalized a property directly with the seller and needed one agent who can generate Form F for a fixed fee. The agencies in Dubai were asking a price which felt so unreasonable for the work. I contacted him and he agreed for a very reasonable fee. Although I requested his help for only generating Form F but he offered me the assistance throughout the process and beyond. He was available promptly and guided me and the seller throughout."
— Amit Kumar, 5-star review on Trustpilot (property purchase in Dubai, September 2026)
Official Dubai Land Department Information
Fees and requirements on this page are checked against the DLD Property Sale Registration service. Government fee information checked: 15 November 2026. DLD fees and requirements can change; final charges and eligibility are confirmed by DLD at registration.
Reviewed by Sharib Ilahi, Founder, Direct Deal Real Estate L.L.C — RERA-licensed brokerage, ORN 43954. Last reviewed: 15 November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions — Property Transfer in Dubai
Do I need a real estate agent if the buyer and seller already agreed?
No. The Dubai Land Department accepts a transfer without a broker, as long as the buyer and seller present a complete Form F. Many people still use a licensed brokerage so that Form F, the developer NOC and the manager's cheques are done correctly the first time.
What is Form F in Dubai?
Form F is the Dubai Land Department's unified Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for resale property. It records the agreed price, the deposit, the transfer date and who pays which fees.
How much is your property transfer service?
0.2% of the sale price + 5% VAT, paid by the buyer. The seller pays nothing to us. On an AED 1,000,000 deal that is AED 2,000 + AED 100 VAT = AED 2,100. Our fee is separate from the DLD registration fee (a government charge) and the trustee office fee (a third-party registration charge).
How much does a conveyancer cost in Dubai?
Conveyancing in Dubai typically costs AED 5,000 to AED 15,000 for a residential transaction.
How much is the DLD transfer fee?
The DLD registration fee is 4% of the sale price. DLD also lists an AED 250 title deed fee, a map fee (AED 225 or AED 250 depending on the property), an AED 10 knowledge fee and an AED 10 innovation fee, plus the trustee office fee: AED 2,000 + VAT below AED 500,000, or AED 4,000 + VAT at AED 500,000 and above. Buyers usually pay these, but buyer and seller can agree otherwise in Form F.
Can I sell my property to my brother, sister or a friend?
Yes, as a normal sale with Form F and the 4% DLD transfer fee. The reduced 0.125% gift fee applies only to gifts to first-degree relatives (spouse, children or parents) with no payment.
Can the property transfer be done online?
Yes, through the DLD Digital Sale service in the DubaiNow app, for eligible deals only: both parties hold a valid Emirates ID, an active UAE Pass and a UAE bank account; the property is in a freehold area, is an apartment, office or townhouse, has a single owner and no mortgage or restriction; and the buyer pays the price and fees into the DLD-approved escrow account. Villas, plots, mortgaged and jointly owned properties go through a Real Estate Registration Trustee office.
Can I sell or buy while I am outside the UAE?
Yes, through a property-specific power of attorney that names the sale and the property. A general power of attorney is not accepted for a property sale.
Can you handle a mortgaged property?
Yes. We coordinate the seller's mortgage release with the bank, work with the buyer's bank if they take a mortgage, and set up the manager's cheques for transfer day.
How long does a property transfer take?
Form F usually sets a transfer window of about 30 to 60 days. The developer NOC is the step that most often sets the pace, and mortgaged deals take longer.
Can I transfer property if the buyer is taking a mortgage?
Yes, through a trustee office rather than DubaiNow. The buyer's bank issues its cheques and registers the mortgage at transfer; DLD charges 0.25% of the mortgage value for mortgage registration. We coordinate the bank, the valuation and the cheques with both parties.
What is the difference between a property transfer service and a conveyancer?
Both handle the paperwork. A conveyancer is a transaction specialist who usually charges a flat fee of about AED 5,000 to AED 15,000. Direct Deal UAE is a RERA-licensed brokerage that prepares Form F, coordinates the NOC, bank and trustee appointment for 0.2% + VAT, paid by the buyer.
Is this service available outside Dubai?
No. This service is for properties registered with the Dubai Land Department.
Is Direct Deal UAE licensed?
Yes. Direct Deal UAE (Direct Deal Real Estate L.L.C) is a RERA-licensed real estate brokerage in Dubai, ORN 43954.
Already Agreed the Deal? Let's Do the Paperwork.
Form F, NOC and DLD transfer for 0.2% + VAT. Seller pays 0%. RERA-licensed, ORN 43954.
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