Property gifting lets you transfer a property to a parent, child or spouse at a reduced DLD fee. Here is who qualifies and how the process runs.
A gift transfer, sometimes called a hiba, moves ownership of a Dubai property to a first-degree relative without a sale. It is commonly used for estate planning, for adding a spouse to a title or for passing a property to a child.
The DLD recognises gifts between spouses, and between parents and children. Proof of the relationship is required, such as a marriage certificate or birth certificate, legally translated and attested where issued abroad.
Gift transfers between eligible relatives attract a reduced DLD fee compared with the standard sale transfer fee of 4%. We confirm the current percentage and all official charges in writing before you commit.
The steps mirror a standard transfer: documents are gathered and verified, a valuation may be obtained, the NOC is requested from the developer, and the transfer is completed at a trustee office. If the property has a mortgage, the bank's consent is needed first.
We check eligibility, prepare and translate the relationship documents, manage the NOC and attend the trustee office with you or on your behalf under a Power of Attorney. Enquire today to confirm whether your gift qualifies.
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