How long does it take to register a property sale in Dubai and receive the ownership certificate?
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If all required documents are in order, the registration of a property sale in Dubai typically takes around 30 minutesat the Dubai Land Department (DLD) or an approved trustee office.
For off-plan properties, the process may take longer and follows additional steps:
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Once a project is completed and the developer receives a certificate of completion from the relevant authority, they are legally required to register the project with the DLD.
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After full payment of the unit, the property is transferred from the initial (primary) registry to the Real Estate Registry.
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The DLD then issues the official ownership certificate or usufruct certificate to the investor.
Note: Timelines can vary slightly depending on the property type (ready or off-plan), whether there is a mortgage involved, and the completeness of submitted documents.
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