What are the legal fees and costs involved?

When purchasing property in Dubai Creek Harbour, budget for these costs:

• Dubai Land Department transfer fee (4% of property value, split between buyer and seller)
• Dubai Land Department trustee fee (AED 4,000 + 5% VAT)
• Mortgage registration fee if financing (approximately 0.25% of loan amount)
• Real estate agent commission (typically 2% paid by buyer)
• Property valuation fee (AED 2,500-3,500 if getting mortgage)
• Ejari registration (AED 220 for tenancy registration)
• DEWA connection and deposits (AED 2,000-4,000)
• Service charges and maintenance fees (varies by property)

Off-plan purchases have lower upfront costs as transfer fees are paid on completion.