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Yes. If the value of the purchased property is above AED 1 million and the property has enough room to accommodate all the family members, the buyer can apply for a UAE residency visa for immediate members of their family.
Yes. If foreign investors purchase a property with a value of at least AED 1 million, they become eligible for obtaining a UAE residency visa.
When purchasing a property in Dubai, it usually takes somewhat between 2 to 10 weeks to finalize your purchase and transfer the ownership of the property. However, if you are buying a mortgaged property, the process can take longer and entail additional legal steps.
Yes. Expatriates and foreign investors are allowed to get a mortgage to purchase a property in the UAE under certain terms and conditions such as paying 20% to 25% of the mortgage value in addition to associated costs.
Buying a property on mortgage involves additional expenses too. A Bank Mortgage Arrangement fee (1% of the loaned amount) and a Property Valuation fee (ranging between AED 2500 to 3500 plus 5% value added tax) will be added to your costs.
Yes, you can. However, the purchase process will get a bit complicated. When the seller has an existing mortgage on their property, they are required to fully settle the mortgage before asking for a NOC to be issued.
No. Neither buying a property nor obtaining a residency visa will grant you a work permit in the UAE. Obtaining a work permit has a completely separate process and is governed by different laws.
No. There are no taxes on property and income in the UAE.
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