Property revaluation with a DLD certificate
The title deed shows what you paid, not what the property is worth today. A DLD certificate confirms the current value when an authority or a bank needs it.
Three different “prices” of one flat
They are often confused. Only one of them is an official document.
| Title deed value | Our market valuation | DLD certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it shows | What was paid | What it could sell for | Officially assessed value |
| Who issues it | DLD, at purchase | Inside Realty broker | DLD valuer |
| Cost | Part of the purchase | Free | A fee, about AED 2,500 |
| For the Golden Visa | If AED 2M or more | Not accepted | Yes |
| Validity | Unlimited | As of today | Limited, reported at 180 days |
When you need it
- You bought below AED 2 million and want the Golden Visa
- A bank or an authority asks for a confirmed value
- You are dividing property or planning a gift
What we do
- Estimate from recent transactions in your building whether revaluation makes sense
- Apply for the certificate on your behalf
- Pass on the result and tell you what can be done with it
How it goes
- 01Estimate
We compare recent transactions before you pay any fee.
- 02Apply
Application to the Dubai Land Department.
- 03Inspect
The valuer may need access to the property.
- 04Certificate
You receive the certificate and our advice on the next step.
Documents
- Title deed
- Passport
- Emirates ID, if you have one
- Bank letter and mortgage statement, if the property is mortgaged
This is an official certificate, different from our free market valuation for sellers. The certificate is valid for a limited time, so we order it when the next step is ready.
Questions
What if the value comes out below AED 2 million?
We estimate the likely result first and tell you if it does not look achievable. The two-year investor visa may then be an option.
I just want to know the market price.
Then you do not need a certificate: request our free valuation, based on recent DLD transactions.
