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The Hidden Costs of Property Ownership in Dubai: A Full Breakdown

Beyond the purchase price, understanding the full cost of ownership—from DLD fees to service charges—is crucial for accurate ROI calculation. We provide a transparent guide.

Edited by: Abo ALi

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The 4% Dubai Land Department (DLD) transfer fee is the most significant upfront cost, but investors must also budget for agency commission, mortgage registration, and NOC fees. The 4% Dubai Land Department (DLD) transfer fee is the most significant upfront cost, but investors must also budget for agency commission, mortgage registration, and NOC fees. The 4% Dubai Land Department (DLD) transfer fee is the most significant upfront cost, but investors must also budget for agency commission, mortgage registration, and NOC fees. The 4% Dubai Land Department (DLD) transfer fee is the most significant upfront cost, but investors must also budget for agency commission, mortgage registration, and NOC fees. The 4% Dubai Land Department (DLD) transfer fee is the most significant upfront cost, but investors must also budget for agency commission, mortgage registration, and NOC fees.

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Annual service charges, which cover maintenance and communal facilities, vary widely by developer and community; a detailed review is essential to protect your net yield. Annual service charges, which cover maintenance and communal facilities, vary widely by developer and community; a detailed review is essential to protect your net yield. Annual service charges, which cover maintenance and communal facilities, vary widely by developer and community; a detailed review is essential to protect your net yield. Annual service charges, which cover maintenance and communal facilities, vary widely by developer and community; a detailed review is essential to protect your net yield. Annual service charges, which cover maintenance and communal facilities, vary widely by developer and community; a detailed review is essential to protect your net yield.

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For rental properties, factor in property management fees and potential void periods. A realistic financial model is the difference between a good investment and a great one. For rental properties, factor in property management fees and potential void periods. A realistic financial model is the difference between a good investment and a great one. For rental properties, factor in property management fees and potential void periods. A realistic financial model is the difference between a good investment and a great one. For rental properties, factor in property management fees and potential void periods. A realistic financial model is the difference between a good investment and a great one. For rental properties, factor in property management fees and potential void periods. A realistic financial model is the difference between a good investment and a great one.

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