Property management
Property management for overseas landlords
Own a Dubai rental but live abroad? How we handle tenants, rent tracking, repairs and renewals remotely, what documents you need and how you stay in control.
- Authority
- Power of attorney or written authorisation agreed up front
- Money
- Rent arrangement set out in writing; UAE or overseas account
- Decisions
- Approval limits so you are only contacted for real decisions
- Updates
- Written updates by email or WhatsApp at agreed intervals
The three things to settle first
Who can act for you
Some tasks need a signature or an appearance in person. A power of attorney, drafted for the right scope and properly attested, lets a trusted person or firm act within limits you set. Keep it specific: letting, Ejari, utilities and maintenance, not a general power over the property.
How rent reaches you
Decide whether cheques are made out to you, whether you keep a UAE bank account, and who deposits them. The arrangement goes into the management agreement. Licensing rules affect who can receive rent for an owner, so we set this out clearly in the proposal.
How decisions are made
Agree an approval limit for repairs, the rent you will accept and your position on renewals. Then a time-zone difference only matters for real decisions.
Our process for overseas owners
1. Video call to understand the property, your plans and how you like to communicate. 2. Remote review of documents and recent photos, or an inspection if the unit is vacant. 3. Written proposal with scope, fees and the rent arrangement. 4. Authority — you arrange a power of attorney or authorisation letter if needed. 5. Letting or takeover of an existing tenancy. 6. Ongoing updates, with renewal planning built in from the start.
Documents to prepare
- Title deed (or Oqood) and passport copy
- Power of attorney, attested as required for use in Dubai
- Bank details for rent and any UAE account information
- Service-charge status in Mollak and DEWA account details if already set up
- Existing tenancy contract and Ejari certificate, if tenanted
Our guides on buying from Pakistan, India and the UK cover country-specific points.
What you receive
A payment record, a maintenance log with quotes and invoices, inspection reports with photos, and a renewal note before each notice window. Everything is in writing, so you have a record you can share with family, an accountant or a co-owner.
Responsibilities split
You: set rent and approval limits, keep service charges and any mortgage payments current, take tax advice in your home country.
Tenant: pays rent as agreed, looks after the unit, reports faults, follows building rules.
Us: handle and coordinate letting, Ejari, rent tracking, repairs, inspections and renewals within your rules, and report back.
Questions people ask
Do I need to visit Dubai to let my property?
Usually not, if documents and a suitable power of attorney are in place. Some steps, such as opening a UAE bank account, may need a visit; check with the bank.
Will I owe tax on Dubai rental income?
Tax depends on where you are resident. Take advice from a tax adviser in your home country. We can supply payment records to help them.
How do I know the property is being looked after?
Through dated inspection photos, maintenance records and payment statements. You can also ask a friend or relative in Dubai to visit with us.
Can you handle the handover of a new off-plan unit for me?
Yes — see our property handover service.
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