Compliance asks the questions. I make sure you have the answers
UAE banks are thorough. Source-of-funds checks, proof of address, the right account for your residency status: get one document wrong and a closing date slips. Non-residents can bank here too, but each bank sets its own terms.
I introduce you to relationship managers at banks I trust and act as the person who knows what they will ask for. The credit decision stays with the bank. The preparation and the follow-up are mine.
- Resident or not. The right account for where you are today, and the one you'll need after your visa.
- Documents right the first time. Passport, proof of address, source of funds and property papers checked before submission.
- Mortgage introductions. Lenders suited to your profile, with deposit and timeline explained upfront.
- One point of contact. I stay on the application until the account is active.
From first meeting to a working account
Personal, non-resident or company account, matched to your status.
A relationship manager, not a queue at a branch.
Everything compliance will ask for, gathered in one go.
Presented clearly, so the review doesn't stall the deal.
Introductions to lenders and a realistic view of what you can borrow.
Instalments to the developer or escrow account, made on time.
Where the bank allows it, the application starts before you land.
Service charges, utilities and rent income routed to the right account.
How the banking service actually works
01Can a non-resident open an account?
Yes. Several UAE banks offer non-resident accounts to property buyers. Features are more limited than a resident account, and each bank sets its own terms. Once the documents are complete, activation typically takes 3 to 10 business days.
02Do you arrange the mortgage?
I introduce you to lenders and prepare the file. The credit decision and the terms come from the bank, and I'll tell you plainly if a better route exists. Non-residents usually need a larger deposit than residents.
03What does it cost?
Banking support is included for clients who buy through me. The bank's own account and mortgage fees are theirs, and I show them to you before you commit.
04Can I do it without travelling?
Often, yes. Documents can be prepared and submitted remotely, though some banks still ask for a visit or a video check. I tell you which before you book a flight.
Same referent, every step
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