If you want to sell property in Dubai, this guide covers everything you need to know — from setting the right price to completing the transfer at the Dubai Land Department. Whether you are based in the UAE or selling from the UK, India, Europe, the GCC, or anywhere else in the world, the process is straightforward when you have the right agent. Sherwoods Property has helped owners sell Dubai property for over 38 years. We market every listing on Property Finder, Meta, Google, and our own global buyer database — giving your property the widest possible reach and the fastest route to a sale.
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Why Now Is a Strong Time to Sell Property in Dubai
Dubai’s property market recorded AED 917 billion in transactions in 2025 — its highest ever annual volume. Buyers and sellers closed over 270,000 deals, and residential prices in many areas are up 60–75% since 2021. Demand from buyers across the world remains strong, fuelled by Dubai’s zero income tax, Golden Visa pathways, and status as the top city for global wealth relocation.
For sellers, this means one thing: there is a large, active pool of ready buyers in the market right now. If your property is priced correctly and marketed to the right audience, it will sell. The question is not whether buyers exist — it is whether your agent has access to them.
Sherwoods does. Our buyer database has been built over 38 years. Clients from the UK, India, Europe, Russia, and the GCC are actively looking for property in Dubai right now. When you list with us, your property goes in front of real buyers — not just portal visitors.
What You Need to Know Before You Sell Property in Dubai
You Can Sell From Anywhere in the World
One of the most common questions we get is: can I sell my Dubai property if I live abroad? The answer is yes. Thousands of Dubai property owners are based overseas and sell every year without travelling to Dubai. The process is managed through a Power of Attorney (POA), which allows a trusted representative or your agent to handle the transaction on your behalf.
Under 2026 Dubai Land Department rules, sale proceeds must be paid into a UAE bank account held in the name of the person on the Title Deed. If you do not have one, this can be set up as a non-resident account. Sherwoods guides every overseas seller through this from start to finish.
Understand Your Property’s Current Market Value
Before you list, get a clear picture of what your property is worth today — not what you paid for it, and not what a neighbour is asking. Dubai property values vary by building, floor, view, condition, and current supply in the area.
The right starting point is a valuation based on real Dubai Land Department transaction data for your building. Sherwoods provides free, data-driven valuations for all sellers. Pricing correctly from the start is the single biggest factor in how fast your property sells.
Know Your Costs Before You List
Selling property in Dubai involves a small number of costs. There is no capital gains tax and no income tax on property sales in Dubai — making it one of the most cost-effective places in the world to sell an asset.
The main costs to plan for:
Agent commission: typically 2% of the sale price, paid on completion.
Dubai Land Department transfer fee: 4% of the sale price, usually split 2% each between buyer and seller.
No Objection Certificate (NOC): required from your developer before transfer. Fees vary by developer — typically AED 500 to AED 5,000.
Mortgage clearance: if your property has a mortgage, the outstanding balance must be cleared at the point of transfer.
Zero capital gains tax. Zero income tax. Dubai also charges no inheritance tax on real estate. The net return from a Dubai property sale is almost always better than a comparable sale in most other markets.
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How to Sell Property in Dubai: Step by Step
Step 1 — Get a Free Property Valuation
The first step to sell property in Dubai is knowing what your property is worth at today’s prices. Contact Sherwoods for a free, no-obligation valuation based on real DLD transaction data for your building. We will give you a realistic price range, an honest view of current demand, and a clear timeline for a sale at the right price.
Step 2 — Appoint a RERA-Licensed Agent
In Dubai, all agents must be licensed by the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA). Only a RERA-licensed agent can legally list and sell your property. Sherwoods is fully RERA-licensed with over 38 years of continuous operation in the UAE.
When you appoint Sherwoods, you sign a Form A — the official RERA listing agreement. This confirms the agreed price, the terms of the sale, and makes the relationship official.
Step 3 — Professional Photography and Marketing
How your property looks directly affects how fast it sells and the price it achieves. Sherwoods arranges professional photography for every listing and then pushes your property across every major channel:
Property Finder — Sherwoods is exclusive with Property Finder, the UAE’s number one property portal. Your listing gets premium placement in front of the highest volume of serious Dubai property buyers actively searching right now.
Meta (Facebook and Instagram) — targeted paid campaigns reach verified property buyers by location, income, and interest profile across the world.
Google — paid search campaigns target buyers in the UK, India, Europe, the GCC, and beyond who are actively searching to buy property in Dubai.
Sherwoods website — your property is listed on sherwoodsproperty.com and promoted to our existing global audience.
Global buyer database — our buyer database has been built over 38 years. Thousands of verified, active buyers have registered with us directly. When your property matches a buyer’s criteria, we contact them personally — before your listing even appears on a portal. Sherwoods agrees many sales before a property ever goes public.
Step 4 — Viewings and Offers
Sherwoods manages all viewings on your behalf. If you are based overseas, you do not need to be present. We handle access, buyer feedback, and follow-up. When an offer comes in, we present it clearly with a recommendation on whether to accept, counter, or hold. We negotiate on your behalf to get the best possible price.
Step 5 — Sign the Memorandum of Understanding
Once you accept an offer, both parties sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), also known as Form F — the official sales contract in Dubai. The buyer pays a 10% deposit at this stage. The MOU sets out the agreed price, payment terms, and completion timeline, usually 30 to 60 days from signing.
If you are selling from overseas, the MOU can be signed digitally via the Dubai Land Department’s REST app or through your POA representative in Dubai.
Step 6 — Apply for the No Objection Certificate
Before transfer, you need a No Objection Certificate from your developer — confirming all service charges are paid and they have no objection to the sale. Sherwoods manages the NOC application on your behalf. This typically takes three to ten working days depending on the developer.
Step 7 — Transfer at the Dubai Land Department
The final step is the transfer appointment at a Dubai Land Department Trustee Office. Both parties (or their POA representatives) attend, the trustee confirms the funds, and the Title Deed moves to the buyer’s name. The whole appointment typically takes under two hours.
On the day of completion, Sherwoods transfers your sale proceeds — minus any mortgage balance, DLD fees, and agent commission — directly into your UAE bank account. Sherwoods coordinates everything: the DLD appointment, cheque sequence, mortgage clearance, and handover.
How Long Does It Take to Sell Property in Dubai?
At the right price with full marketing across Property Finder, Meta, Google, and our buyer database, most properties in high-demand areas like Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, and JBR sell within two to eight weeks of listing.
Once an MOU is signed, the transfer typically completes within 30 to 60 days — faster for cash buyers with no mortgage involved.
Properties that sit unsold for months are almost always overpriced relative to current DLD data, or listed with agents who lack the marketing reach to find the right buyer. Sherwoods solves both problems.
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Why Sell Property in Dubai With Sherwoods
38+ Years and a Global Buyer Network
Sherwoods has been selling property in Dubai since 1986. Our buyer database goes back decades — clients who bought with us years ago refer their network to us when they want to buy or sell. That reach spans the UK, India, Europe, the GCC, Russia, and beyond. When you list with Sherwoods, your property reaches a truly global audience of verified, active buyers.
Exclusive Property Finder Placement
Sherwoods is exclusive with Property Finder — the UAE’s number one property portal with millions of monthly searches. Your property gets premium placement in front of the highest volume of serious buyers actively looking to purchase in Dubai right now.
Active Paid Marketing on Meta and Google
Most agents list your property and wait. Sherwoods actively markets it. We run paid campaigns on Meta and Google that reach buyers across the world — not just in the UAE. A buyer in London, Mumbai, or Frankfurt who is thinking about investing in Dubai will see your property. This outbound approach is why Sherwoods sellers find buyers faster.
A Private Buyer Database Built Over 38 Years
Our private database is the most powerful tool we have for sellers. Thousands of active buyers have registered with us — they have told us what they want, what they can spend, and when they want to buy. When your property matches a buyer’s profile, we call them directly. Sherwoods agrees many sales before the property ever goes public.
Full Service for Overseas Sellers
Sherwoods handles everything for sellers based abroad. We manage viewings, negotiate offers, coordinate the NOC, guide you through the POA process, help with UAE bank account setup if needed, and attend the DLD transfer on your behalf. You can sell your Dubai property from the UK, India, Europe, or anywhere in the world without stepping on a plane.
“Sherwoods listed my apartment on a Wednesday. By the following Monday we had three offers and accepted one above asking price. I was in London the whole time.” — Sherwoods client, Dubai Marina
Selling Dubai Property From Abroad: What You Need
If you are selling your Dubai property from outside the UAE, here is what you need to have in place:
Original Title Deed — or a certified copy, which Sherwoods can obtain from the DLD if needed.
Valid passport — matching the name on the Title Deed.
Power of Attorney — a notarised POA giving your representative authority to sign documents and attend the DLD transfer. If issued outside the UAE, it must be notarised and stamped with an apostille (for Hague Convention countries) or certified through the UAE embassy in your country, then approved by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dubai.
UAE bank account — required under 2026 DLD rules for sale proceeds. Sherwoods can guide you on setting up a non-resident account if you do not already have one.
NOC from your developer — Sherwoods handles the application.
Mortgage clearance letter — if your property has an outstanding mortgage, your bank issues this at the point of transfer.
Sherwoods manages all of these steps. You tell us you want to sell — we handle the rest.
Selling Off-Plan Property in Dubai
If you own an off-plan unit that has not yet been handed over, you can still sell your place in the payment plan — known as a resale or developer transfer. The buyer takes over your remaining payments, and you receive the value you have built up. Some developers charge a transfer fee of 1–2% of the property value.
Sherwoods has extensive experience with off-plan resales across all major Dubai developers — Emaar, Nakheel, DAMAC, Meraas, Sobha, and more. If you want to exit an off-plan investment before handover, contact us and we will advise on current demand and the best route to a sale.
Frequently Asked Questions: Sell Property in Dubai
Do I need to be in Dubai to sell my property?
No. You can sell Dubai property from anywhere in the world using a Power of Attorney. Sherwoods manages the full process for overseas sellers, including attending the DLD transfer on your behalf.
How much does it cost to sell property in Dubai?
The main costs are agent commission (typically 2%), your share of the DLD transfer fee (typically 2%), and the NOC fee from your developer (AED 500 to AED 5,000). There is no capital gains tax and no income tax on property sales in Dubai.
How long does it take to sell property in Dubai?
At the right price with full marketing, most properties in popular areas sell within two to eight weeks. Once an MOU is signed, the transfer completes within 30 to 60 days.
Can I sell Dubai property that still has a mortgage?
Yes. At the point of transfer, the buyer’s funds clear the outstanding mortgage balance. Your bank then issues a clearance letter, and the Title Deed moves to the buyer free of any mortgage.
What is the best time of year to sell property in Dubai?
Dubai’s market is active year-round. The busiest period for buyer activity is typically October to April, but the right agent with strong marketing will find buyers in any month.
How do I find out what my Dubai property is worth?
Contact Sherwoods for a free valuation based on real DLD transaction data for your building. We give you an honest, data-backed price range and a clear view of current buyer demand in your area.
Contact Sherwoods — Sell Your Dubai Property Fast
Sherwoods Property has been selling Dubai real estate since 1986. Our sellers get exclusive Property Finder placement, active paid campaigns on Meta and Google, direct outreach to our global buyer database, and full end-to-end support — whether they are in Dubai or on the other side of the world.
Zero capital gains tax. No income tax either. A large, active pool of global buyers. And an agent with 38+ years of experience and the marketing reach to sell your property fast and at the best possible price.
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