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How to avoid property scams in the UAE and keep your money safe: checking that a broker is licensed and a listing is genuine, paying deposits and purchase money the right way, and where to report a problem. Each article cites the Dubai law or DLD service it relies on.
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- Avoiding Property ScamsTo avoid property scams in Dubai, never pay a deposit or fee before you have seen the property, checked the broker's licence and confirmed the owner's title deed with the Dubai Land Department (DLD).
- Understanding Verified BadgesWhat our badges mean.
- Safe Transaction PracticesA safe property transaction in Dubai is one where your money only goes where the law says it should: into the project's escrow account for an off-plan purchase, and to the seller at a Dubai Land Department (DLD) registration trustee office, usually by manager's cheque, when a resale is transferred.
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