Legally, buying a second-hand property in Dubai is completely safe. All transactions are registered through the Dubai Land Department (DLD), the buyer receives full ownership (Title Deed), and the payment is often made through an Escrow account or a certified trust account, which makes fraud impossible
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The process of buying a second-hand home takes an average of 30–45 days. The buyer and seller sign a preliminary agreement (MOU), the buyer makes an advance payment (often 10%), after which the final transfer of rights is executed.
It is important to consider that the secondary market does not have such flexible installment terms as in the primary market. But this is compensated by the reality of the object, as well as the ability to negotiate with the seller about the price. Sometimes you can find profitable offers below the market - for example, if the owner wants to sell quickly or the object was purchased a long time ago and has increased significantly in price.
As for costs, the buyer pays the standard DLD fee of 4% of the transaction amount, as well as the agent's commission (usually 2%). But it is worth remembering: there is no income tax or rent in Dubai, so owning a property here is a stable and profitable investment.
Popular areas for buying a second home include Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT), Downtown Dubai, JVC, Arabian Ranches and The Greens. They have an established environment, convenient transport links, developed infrastructure and stable demand from tenants.
