What is the DLD 4% fee?
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Answer: The Dubai Land Department transfer fee — 4% of the purchase price, paid on transfer of ownership (plus small admin fees). It applies to purchases, but not to mortgage buyouts, since the property doesn't change hands.
Mortgaged purchases also pay 0.25% of the loan + AED 290 to register the mortgage. Abu Dhabi’s fees differ — see buying in Abu Dhabi.
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