Every transfer handled, every risk accounted for.
Clear contracts, trustee coordination, and legal certainty - we remove the administrative friction and protect your position from offer to title transfer.
Why conveyancing matters in Dubai?
Buying or selling property in Dubai is as much a legal process as a commercial one. Contracts, trustee appointments, developer NOCs, bank undertakings and title transfer require disciplined coordination - one missed document or a late fee can delay handover or expose you to cost. Conveyancing is the art of converting an agreed commercial deal into a clean legal transfer with minimal disruption.
Owners and buyers commonly underestimate:
The number of conditional checks in a sale (developer NOC, service-charge clearance, trustee schedules).
Timing sensitivity – trustee slots and bank clearances are constrained and must be scheduled.
Contract detail risk – SPA clauses and payment schedules materially affect obligations and remedies.
TCR’s conveyancing service combines legal review, on-the-ground trustee coordination and proactive remediation so transfers happen on time – or the contingency plan activates.
Conveyancing packs you can rely on
We package conveyancing into actionable, auditable outputs - so you always know who did what and when. Typical deliverables: are:
Conveyancing Brief (Free)
a one-page engagement summary: scope, likely timelines, immediate risks and a documents checklist.
MOU to SPA Transition
annotated MOU, recommended SPA amendments, and negotiation points.
Title & Title History Check
trustee title excerpt and five-year registration log (where available).
NOC & Developer Clearance File
evidence of developer NOC application and status updates.
Trustee Office Schedule & Transfer
appointment booking, required trustee documents and payment schedule.
Post-Transfer Handover
keys checklist, Ejari notes (if applicable), tenant handover and invoicing
Our conveyancing process
Engagement & Brief
confirm parties, purpose (sale/purchase/transfer), and required outputs. (Deliverable: Conveyancing Brief.)
Contract review & SPA drafting
we annotate the MOU, propose SPA clauses, and prepare negotiation points for deposit, warranties and handover conditions.
Pre-transfer checks
title check, service-charge reconciliation request, developer NOC applications and mortgage encumbrance clearance.
Trustee coordination
scheduling trustee appointment, preparing transfer forms, collecting required fees and managing bank or mortgage lender coordination.
Transfer & documentation
attend trustee, lodge documents, sign transfer, collect title copy and issue the Final Transfer Pack.
Post-transfer support
ownership update, Ejari handover guidance, tax & accounting basics and file retention.
Risks & how TCR mitigates them:
Developer NOC delays
We lodge NOC applications early and use direct developer contacts for follow-up; we provide contingency scheduling for trustee slots
Service-charge arrears blocking transfer
Proactive reconciliation and negotiation; escrow of disputed amounts when necessary.
Mortgage encumbrances
Lender coordination & discharge letters prepared before trustee attendance.
Inaccurate SPA clauses
Annotated SPA and negotiation checklist that protects deposit and handover timing.
Title discrepancies
Title history check and remediation plan before transfer (we involve specialists if necessary).
Our Recent outcomes
Resale transfer (International City):
identified a missing developer NOC clause during SPA review; renegotiated timelines and closed without delay.
Mortgage discharge & transfer (Marina):
coordinated lender discharge & trustee timing to avoid double-escrow delays; transfer completed on scheduled trustee date.
Off-plan assignment:
structured phased payment handover + escrow reconciliation; buyer received clean title at handover.
FAQs
Everything you need to know about TCR Property Management services.
A: The MOU is an initial commercial agreement summarising terms and deposit. The SPA is the legally binding sale contract with detailed clauses on payment, warranties, defects and remedies. Conveyancing turns the MOU expectations into a safe SPA and a controlled transfer.
Typically, both the buyer and seller (or their authorised power of attorney holders) must attend the trustee office in person for identity verification, document signing, and fund transfer. The conveyancer or agent usually accompanies both parties to coordinate payments, mortgage settlements, and registration formalities with the Dubai Land Department (DLD).
The duration between signing the SPA and the trustee transfer usually ranges from 7 to 21 days. This period allows time for the buyer’s financing approval, developer NOC issuance, and any clearance certificates. Once these are complete, the trustee schedules the transfer appointment and issues the final title deed within 24–48 hours after payment confirmation.
Typical conveyancing costs include the DLD transfer fee (4% of the property value), trustee office fee (AED 2,100–4,200 depending on property type), agency commission (usually 2%), and conveyancing or legal fee (ranging from AED 5,000–10,000). Mortgage or developer fees may also apply if applicable. All fees are disclosed transparently before signing.
No. To maintain impartiality and prevent conflicts of interest, TCR acts strictly for one party in any transaction — either the buyer or the seller. However, TCR ensures transparent coordination between both sides and keeps communication open through the trustee process to ensure a smooth and compliant transfer for both parties.
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