Dubai Land Department fee calculator
When a property in Dubai is sold, the Dubai Land Department charges a fee on the sale value plus registration costs.
Enter the price and the mortgage, if any, to see the main fees.
How it's calculated
- The transfer fee is 4% of the sale value.
- The registration trustee fee is AED 2,100 if the price is below AED 500,000 and AED 4,200 from AED 500,000.
- A mortgage adds 0.25% of the loan, and the title deed costs AED 250.
An example
On a AED 2 million home with a AED 1.5 million mortgage, the fees add up to AED 88,200.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the DLD transfer fee?
4% of the sale value.
Is there a fee for registering a mortgage?
Yes, 0.25% of the mortgage value.
Are there other fees?
Yes, smaller ones: AED 10 knowledge and AED 10 innovation fees, map fees and, when selling a mortgaged property, fees for releasing the mortgage.
Key terms
- DLD
- Dubai Land Department, which registers property in Dubai.
- Title deed
- The document that records who owns the property.
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