Sale & Mortgage Registration

Sale registration with initial mortgage in Dubai is a legal process where the buyer registers a property purchase that is financed by a bank loan. This process ensures that the property sale registration in Dubai is completed, with the bank’s financial interest (mortgage) recorded on the title deed from the outset. It protects the buyer’s ownership rights and the bank’s lending rights. This registration is mandatory when the property is sold and purchased using mortgage financing. The sale and mortgage are registered simultaneously through a DLD-accredited Real Estate Registration Trustee Centre. After the mortgage is paid off, the bank issues a mortgage release, and the title deed is updated to reflect the removal of the encumbrance. EGSH assists buyers and sellers by coordinating the entire sale and mortgage registration process, preparing the necessary documents, liaising with the bank and the DLD, and ensuring the smooth and compliant completion of the property transfer.

You can register a property sale with bank financing in Dubai through the Dubai Land Department (DLD). In this case, the property is registered in the buyer’s name, while the mortgage is recorded simultaneously to protect the bank’s rights. The property sale registration in Dubai and mortgage registration are completed in one process, covering the obligations of the buyer, seller, and bank. The procedure takes place at an authorised Real Estate Registration Trustee Centre. All parties must submit the required documents, including the bank’s liability letter, identification documents, and manager’s cheques for the outstanding amounts and DLD fees. EGSH organises the entire transaction, from document preparation to registration, ensuring your bank-financed property registration is completed correctly.

To register a property sale with a mortgage in Dubai, both the sale and the mortgage must be processed together through the Dubai Land Department (DLD). This ensures that the property title reflects the bank’s rights until the mortgage is cleared. The DLD sale and mortgage process protects the interests of the buyer, seller, and bank during a loan-based property transfer. Required steps include submitting documents (bank liability letter, identification, power of attorney if applicable), paying the trustee fee, Dubai and Dubai Land Department registration fees, and issuing manager’s cheques covering the debt and DLD charges. Once the sale is recorded, the property is registered under the buyer’s name with a mortgage encumbrance reflected on the title deed. The mortgage is simultaneously registered through the DLD mortgage registration process to secure the bank’s rights. EGSH assists with preparing your transaction, coordinating all parties, and managing your registration as the Real Estate Registration Trustee to ensure full compliance with Dubai Land Department regulations.

To register a mortgage property sale in Dubai, the following documents are required: — A liability letter from the financing bank or a letter from the developer stating the outstanding amount. — Original Emirates ID or passport of the seller and buyer. For non-residents, a valid passport is accepted. — Three managers’ cheques: one for the bank covering the mortgage, one for the seller (remaining sale amount), and one for the Dubai Land Department for the 4% sale registration fee. — A legal power of attorney is required if a representative acts on behalf of the buyer or seller. These documents ensure full compliance with mortgage requirements and secure the registration of the title deed with the mortgage. EGSH assists in preparing and verifying all documents, providing a seamless process as the Real Estate Registration Trustee Centre.

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) charges several fees for registering a sale and mortgage transaction, depending on the property value and transaction details: — Sale Registration Fees: 4% of the property’s sale value, paid by the manager’s cheque. — Registrar Fee: AED 2,100 for properties under AED 500,000 or AED 4,200 for properties AED 500,000 and above. — Mortgage Registration Fee: 0,25% of the registered mortgage amount. — Mortgage Release Fees: AED 1,290 for release processing and AED 315 for registrar review (if applicable). — Title Deed Fee: AED 250 for issuing the title deed with a mortgage. — Land Map Fees: From AED 100 to AED 250, depending on the property type and location. — Knowledge & Innovation Fees: AED 10 per service, applied as needed. If the mortgage is registered on the same day as the sale, additional registrar service partner fees are waived. EGSH helps you calculate all DLD registration fees accurately and prepares all the documents for a compliant registration process.

The mortgage release process in Dubai begins once the property owner repays the full outstanding loan to the bank. The bank then issues an official Mortgage Release Letter, confirming that the debt has been cleared. This letter is submitted to the Dubai Land Department (DLD) through an authorised Real Estate Registration Trustee Centre. The property owner or their authorised representative must present the required documents and pay the applicable Dubai Land Department registration fees. After verification, the mortgage deed is removed from the property title, and a new title deed with mortgage release is issued, confirming that the property is free of encumbrances. EGSH coordinates the complete mortgage release process, liaising with your bank, preparing the required documentation, and managing the title deed update at the DLD to ensure the smooth completion of your real estate transaction in Dubai.

The initial mortgage registration in Dubai is the first time a bank-financed loan is recorded against a property. It occurs when a buyer purchases a property using a home loan, and both the sale registration and the mortgage registration are completed simultaneously through the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The result is a title deed with a mortgage, confirming the buyer’s ownership and the bank’s financial interest in the property. This process is part of bank-financed property registration and secures the lender’s rights from the outset. In contrast, a mortgage transfer (or mortgage assignment) refers to the reassignment of an existing mortgage from one property owner to another or from one bank to another during a real estate transaction in Dubai. This typically occurs when a mortgaged property is sold, and the buyer either assumes the seller’s existing mortgage or arranges a new mortgage with the same or a different bank. The DLD updates the mortgage registration to reflect the new ownership and financing terms. EGSH coordinates both initial mortgage registration and mortgage transfer processes as an authorised Real Estate Registration Trustee, ensuring your transaction complies with all DLD requirements and is completed efficiently.

The sale and mortgage registration process in Dubai typically takes around 15–20 minutes at a Real Estate Registration Trustee Centre, provided all necessary documents and payments are ready. With thorough preparation, the entire transaction — including document verification, bank coordination, and registration — can be completed in one day. EGSH organises the whole process in one visit, coordinating with your bank and the Dubai Land Department (DLD) to ensure fast and compliant registration.

Non-residents may be able to register a property sale with an initial mortgage in Dubai, subject to bank approval. Not all UAE banks offer mortgage financing to non-resident buyers, and those that do often apply stricter conditions, including lower loan-to-value (LTV) ratios. If financing is approved, the process follows the same legal framework as for residents. Non-resident buyers must submit the required documents, including a valid passport (instead of an Emirates ID) and a bank liability letter from the lending institution. The transaction is completed at a Real Estate Registration Trustee Centre accredited by the Dubai Land Department (DLD). A title deed with a mortgage is issued to the buyer, securing both ownership and the bank’s rights. EGSH coordinates the entire process for non-resident buyers, assisting with document preparation, bank coordination, and completion of the sale and mortgage registration in a single visit.