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Overseas Buyers & Sellers
Buying or selling from abroad? These answers cover remote transactions, signing, documents and completing a Dubai transfer overseas.
- Can the proceeds from my Dubai property sale be transferred to an overseas bank account?There may be options for an overseas seller to receive or subsequently transfer their property sale proceeds internationally, but the appropriate arrangement d…
- Can overseas buyers purchase property in Dubai?Yes. Overseas buyers can purchase property in designated freehold areas in Dubai, and they do not generally need to be UAE residents simply to own a freehold p…
- Can I sell my Dubai property while living overseas?Yes. Property owners living outside the UAE can sell their Dubai property, although the transaction should be planned around how documents will be completed, h…
- Do I need to travel to Dubai to buy or sell a property?Not necessarily. Depending on the transaction and the arrangements available, it may be possible to complete a Dubai property purchase or sale without travelli…
- Can someone act for me under a Power of Attorney if I am overseas?Yes. An appropriately prepared and accepted Power of Attorney can allow another person to carry out specified parts of a Dubai property transaction on your beh…
- What documents do overseas buyers and sellers need for a Dubai property transaction?The documents required depend on the transaction, the property and whether you are buying or selling. Requirements may include identification and property docu…
- Can I sell my Dubai property if I don't have a UAE bank account?Potentially, yes. Not having a UAE bank account does not necessarily prevent an overseas owner from selling their Dubai property, but the arrangements for rece…