In a significant move to drive growth and development in the real estate sector across the UAE, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, has issued a series of groundbreaking laws. These laws aim to regulate and enhance various aspects of the real estate industry, including mortgage regulations, property pricing, investors’ rights, and property registration within the emirate of Umm Al Quwain.
The introduction of these new laws underscores the UAE’s commitment to fostering a robust and well-regulated real estate market, aligning with the nation’s broader urban development goals.
The set of laws, each addressing specific facets of the real estate sector, is poised to have a profound impact on the industry. Here is an overview of these pivotal legal reforms:
- Law No. 2 of 2023: This law establishes the Interim Real Estate Register of Umm Al Quwain, a crucial step in regulating property registration activities in the emirate. It seeks to streamline and standardize property registration processes, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Law No. 3 of 2023: This legislation focuses on the regulation of real estate development activities within Umm Al Quwain. It encompasses aspects such as pricing of real estate projects and the establishment of real estate escrow accounts. These measures are designed to safeguard the rights of investors, real estate companies, and property developers.
- Law No. 4 of 2023: Building upon Law No. 3 of 2007, this law introduces amendments to real estate escrow accounts in Umm Al Quwain. It provides clear guidelines to enhance the regulation of real estate sales transactions, ensuring compliance with regulations set forth by the Real Estate Foundation.
- Law No. 5 of 2023: This legislation governs mortgage registration activities through the Umm Al Quwain Municipality Department, in accordance with regulations issued by the Central Bank of the UAE. It also addresses issues and violations related to unregistered mortgages, aiming to provide a structured framework for mortgage transactions.
- Law No. 6 of 2023: Focused on protecting the rights of investors, this law addresses situations involving delays or obstacles in real estate development projects. It establishes mechanisms to ensure the completion of such projects whenever possible and establishes a specialized committee to address issues related to canceled or incomplete real estate projects.
- Law No. 7 of 2023: This legislation introduces amendments to Law No. 2 of 2005, which regulates real estate brokerage activities in the emirate. It sets forth comprehensive legislation and guidelines for the regulation of all brokerage activities, further enhancing transparency and professionalism in the industry.
These comprehensive legal reforms represent a significant step forward in the UAE’s commitment to creating a conducive environment for the real estate sector’s growth and development. By addressing various aspects of the industry, from property registration to investor protection, these laws aim to ensure a well-regulated and thriving real estate market in the emirate of Umm Al Quwain and, by extension, across the entire UAE.
