Risk‑Free Purchase
How to Avoid Real Estate Scams in Dubai
Don’t transfer money until you’ve checked these 3 things:
Who is legally responsible for the deal?
Ask for proof that the agent and company are licensed to work — and accountable for the transaction
Is the project officially registered?
Verify the project in official records and make sure payments follow a clear, secure process.
What exactly are you signing and paying for?
Confirm the contract clearly states timelines, payments, penalties, and rules — with no hidden conditions.
Trust & Verification
Broker documents: what to request before you proceed
Broker Card
Confirms the broker is authorized to handle transactions and is accountable for the deal.
IEREI Certificate
Confirms the broker has completed training and understands the transaction process. If it’s missing, the broker may not be trained — and the broker card could be invalid.
Company License
Must be valid and up to date. All UAE-based companies are required to hold a current license.
RERA Registration Certificate
Issued to the company. Confirms the agency is registered with the market regulator.
Project Verification
How to make sure your money is protected — and the project is real
1. Check the project registration (Land Department)
Ask the broker/developer for the project details and confirm it’s officially registered.
If you can’t find it in the records — or the data doesn’t match — pause and clarify before paying a deposit.
2. Escrow account (if applicable)
Confirm whether the project uses escrow and which bank details payments must go to.
The payment route should be transparent: who you pay, what you’re paying for, and on what basis.
3. Sales statistics (DXB portal)
Request sales stats and deal dynamics for the project on the DXB portal (except EOI‑stage listings).
This helps you judge demand by facts, not promises.
4. Rental rates and price trends in the area
Ask for rent benchmarks from nearby buildings and the historical trend for rental and sale prices in the location.
This checks the numbers behind the purchase — and whether projected returns are realistic.
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