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Abu Dhabi Property: The Legal System
 
As of 2005, non-GCC nationals are now able to buy property in Abu Dhabi on a 99-year leasehold status within designated investment areas. There is currently only a primary market for investors and, as such, all Abu Dhabi properties are bought off-plan and directly from the developers. This makes the buying process extremely simple.
First and foremost, find an agent that has excellent connections with the various Abu Dhabi real estate developers and find your perfect Abu Dhabi property. As in Dubai, there's no legal requirement to use a lawyer at any point in the process, however, if only for peace of mind and a little extra protection, it is recommended that you do.
Mortgages from the vast majority of western countries are accepted and developers themselves will often offer exceptional packages - 90% LTV, for example. Then it's simply a case of signing your contract and paying a deposit - usually 10%. The rest of the payments are required at specific intervals until completion.
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