The Registrar of Real Property (RoRP) administers the laws, regulations and procedures designed to ensure the protection of the interests and rights of real property owners, lease holders and other parties for all properties located in DIFC. The RORP administers the DIFC Real Property Law, DIFC Strata Title Law, DIFC Leasing Law, and deals with all registrations under these Laws and Regulations.
DIFC Real Property Lodgements and Applications
DIFC Services handles the day-to-day operation of the RoRP and processes applications related to Freehold Transfer, Lease Registration, Mortgage Registration and any other lodgements prescribed under the DIFC Real Property Laws and Regulations.
For further details on the Real Property registration services offered by DIFC Services, please review the Registrar of Real Property Handbook.
DIFC Services working hours:
Monday through Thursday : 8:00am to 3:00pm
Friday : 8:00am to 12:00pm
Key functions
Sale and purchase.
Handling transfer of DIFC property.A Transfer of a Freehold Interest in Property must be registered with the RORP (within 30 days of the transaction where there is no mortgage, and within 50 days for transfers where there is a mortgage).
Security deposits.
RORP manages payments and refunds of deposits.Where a security deposit has been collected under a residential lease, the landlord is under an obligation to deposit this with the RORP.
Leases.
Registering leases or sub-leases in DIFC.Registration is required for DIFC Properties that are leased for a term exceeding six months. The lease must be registered within 20 days of the parties entering into the agreement.
Services offered
Leasing
Register a lease or sublease for DIFC property.
Mortgages
Register, vary, or discharge a mortgage.
Security deposit