RERA- Real Estate Regulatory Agency:
RERA is a section of the Dubai Land Department, which is the governing administration, as previously stated. RERA is the institution in charge of approving real estate laws and regulations, coordinating market development, and establishing the appropriate rules and regulations for foreign investors in Dubai.
Furthermore, when it comes to resolving conflicts between renters and landlords, RERA handles the majority of the work.
Despite the fact that RERA is a DLD affiliate, it nonetheless has its own finance system and legislative power that operates largely independently. Furthermore, the personnel of RERA are responsible for many of the major legal concerns as well as the advancement of this profession in general all fall to the employees of RERA. Dubai has had a campaign for some years targeted at moving to a “paperless policy” of work when it comes to its clientele. RERA is working hard to establish legal online services, such as the ability to resolve bureaucratic concerns and the gathering and processing of documents over the internet.
RERA also keeps a tight eye on the legality of measures taken by banks, developers, insurance companies, and law firms. It also keeps an eye on the credibility of real estate advertisements in the media.
Furthermore, RERA has the power to grant licenses. So, in collaboration with the DLD, RERA has developed a number of online services and applications that allow one to obtain a business license in Dubai or issue an electronic NOC. As you can see, even if you’re a first-time investor, both authorities not only regulate and assist in the resolution of disputes between various players in the real estate market, but they also provide training and advisory services. Furthermore, they provide the most up-to-date and relevant information on what’s going on in the market.
Emirates ID — Resident card:
You’ll also need an Emirates ID in addition to a visa. This will allow you to receive all of the services stated above, as well as others.
An Emirates ID is a biometric card that contains all of the information needed for identification. The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship has also registered this card (FAIC). This card is given to all UAE citizens and residents, including infants. Emirates ID cardholders are simply required to keep the card with them at all times and be able to display it to law enforcement officers at any time.
The Emirates ID, like many other services and documents in the UAE, can be obtained online without having to go to the country. Several new features have been added to the e-Emirates ID identifier, including better data security. This includes both technological and optical data security, as well as the prevention of data theft registration.
The Emirates ID also comes with the following rights and opportunities, in addition to the visa perks already mentioned:
- You’ll get access to a broader choice of government services.
- Vote in the Federal National Council election (FNC).
- In the GCC countries, there are no limitations on travel.
- Upon arrival in the country, check-in at airports and other locations is simplified.
- Transfer of funds — IBAN, international account
- International Bank Account Number is abbreviated as IBAN.
- This number is added to the accounts of eurozone countries and is used for accounts opened in European banks. Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Hungary are among them.
- The IBAN is made up of a total of 34 numbers and letters. The country where the account was opened is defined by two letters, the key is designated by two digits, and the remaining 30 numbers/letters designate the bank code and the number of the client’s account.
IBAN:
International Bank Account Number is abbreviated as IBAN.
This number is added to the accounts of eurozone countries and is used for accounts opened in European banks. Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Hungary are among them.
The IBAN is made up of a total of 34 numbers and letters. The country where the account was opened is defined by two letters, the key is designated by two digits, and the remaining 30 numbers/letters designate the bank code and the number of the client’s account. In the real estate industry, IBAN is a worldwide method of payment for transactions between foreigners or foreigners and UAE residents/citizens.
As a result, using this as an identification simplifies numerous transaction registration and verification processes.
Furthermore, it allows banks and financial organizations to double-check the accuracy of funds transfers in a simpler and more efficient manner. Furthermore, because of the simple integration and unification of this procedure as a whole, this account can be utilized internationally without the need to collect and give additional data on accounts, banks, and account holders.
Additional information is also available on the official websites of the DLD and RERA, as well as through banks and financial institutions in Dubai, as well as through real estate consultancy services offered by a variety of real estate brokers in the Emirates.
So, on that instructive note, we’ll wrap up this quick tour through the UAE investor’s dictionary. We hope you found it to be educational, entertaining, and extremely beneficial.
