Do you own an old property in Ras Al Khaimah that has yet to be approved? You can now easily get your old property confirmed via the Tafweet service in RAK. The service allows property owners to get a title deed that proves ownership.
Here, we’ve described the step-by-step process for obtaining the title deed for undocumented properties and getting them verified.
What Is Tafweet?
Tafweet service in Ras Al Khaimah streamlines the process of old property verification. Through this process, individuals can have any undocumented old property verified. This system confirms the old properties in Ras Al Khaimah and grants title deeds to the individuals.
Ras Al Khaimah has seen lots of development in recent times, including several upcoming projects. Also, old properties are converted into new buildings. For that, the old real estate land must be approved.
That’s where this service comes into play for those who need confirmation for old properties. Here’s how to go about it.
How to Use Tafweet Service
Using the Tafweet service is very simple, and the process is easy. Follow the steps below to learn more about the process:
- Visit the online RAK Government portal
- Select ‘Services Guide’, then select ‘Government Services’.
- Select ‘RAK Municipality’.
- Open ‘Real Estate’ and select ‘Tafweet Create Property Title Deed’.
- Login and start the process.
Tafweet Process
The Tafweet process is also fairly simple. Follow these steps to complete the process:
- Sign up for the RAK Municipality Portal using your RAK Government Portal Account.
- Submit a request to initiate an investigation by filling out an online form and attaching the required documents.
- Pay the required fee.
- The appropriate department will then verify the specified property and conduct a site inspection.
- Once approved, the property owner will be notified and will receive a new site plan upon approval of their request.
That’s pretty much it for the process. Once you pay the fee, the rest of the process will be done within 7 days.
Required Documents
The following documents are required to submit the request for investigating of an old property:
- Emirates ID Copy
- Passport Copy
- Power of Attorney
- Investigation Certificate Copy
- Inheritance Certificate Copy
- Tafweet Request Letter Copy
Once the aforementioned documents are attached, all that’s left is to fill out the form. The form requires
- The name of the property owner(s)
- Address
- Contact information
- Date of birth
- Trade licence number (optional if not available)
- An attached letter of the deputy manager’s approval
Service Fees
- AED 350 – Fee to investigate old property approval
- AED 3000 – Fee for issuing the title deed of an old property
You can pay the fees either through eDirham or by credit/debit card.
FAQs
In that case, it’s advised to submit legacy documents or power of attorney and personal documentation of all inheritors, if applicable.
Head to the RAK Municipality Portal, select ‘Real Estate’, and then select ‘Issue Title Deed’. Follow the steps there.
– Sign up for the RAK Municipality Portal using their RAK Government Portal account.
– Submit the request by attaching the required documents and pay the requested fee.
– The relevant department will review the request.
– Once approved, you will receive the title deed via e-mail.
– You can also receive the original title deed from customer happiness centres.
A title deed usually verifies the property ownership. Also, it may require a renewal if you make changes to the property’s site plan after the addition of new facilities or a new area to the existing one.
The real estate registration fee is 4% of the property value. However, the buyer and seller pay equal halves of this fee.
That’s everything there is to know about Tafweet in RAK. Besides, RAK is emerging with a lot of potential for investors. With lots of things to do in Ras Al Khaimah, the emirate is attracting tourists and investors alike. For tourists in the mood for some shopping, it is worth checking out the many malls in Ras Al Khaimah.
Stay tuned to the Property Finder blog and find out more details about laws and real estate registration procedures in the UAE.
