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Form B Dubai / Buyer brokerage

Same home.
Different fee.

Found the property you want?
Check whether you could buy it with 1% brokerage.

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1% availability and the full fee, including any applicable VAT, are confirmed for your property before appointment.

Same unit / AED 2,000,000

02 / B
At 2%2%

AED 40,000

At 1%1%

AED 20,000

Illustrative brokerage fees before applicable VAT.

01Start with the exact property02A free initial conversation03Your agreement comes first

The buyer–broker agreement

Form B in Dubai.
Know your appointment.

Form B, also called Contract B, records the relationship between a property buyer and a real estate broker. It sets out the buyer’s requirements, the broker details, commission and contract period.

Before you approve it, understand the service, the fee and the terms. Form F is the separate agreement between the buyer and seller.

Official DLD Form B PDF How the official contract is created

Use the DLD sample as a reference. Obtain your own complete agreement and additional terms from the broker preparing it.

Your property. Your appointment.

Choose the home.
Question the fee.

Start with the exact property and your existing arrangements. We check whether a licensed brokerage can handle that purchase at 1%.

01

Share the property

Send the listing or building and unit details, the asking price and the commission you’ve been quoted.

02

Tell us where you stand

Let us know about viewings, introductions and anything you’ve already signed. Those details matter.

03

Check the alternative

We check whether a licensed brokerage can act on this purchase at 1%. You receive the scope and terms before deciding.

The initial enquiry is free. An enquiry does not appoint a broker or change an existing agreement.

Same property / A clearer comparison

See the fee.
In dirhams.

Compare your actual quote with a possible 1% arrangement. Start with the price, then check how VAT has been quoted.

This illustration assumes 5% VAT where applicable. Confirm the actual VAT treatment, any minimum fee and other charges before comparing appointments.

The comparisonBefore VAT
Your quote · 2%AED 40,000
1% illustrationAED 20,000
The difference

AED 20,000

Like-for-like brokerage comparison before VAT.

1% is subject to property availability and agreed terms. This compares brokerage only. DLD, developer, bank, conveyancing and other transaction costs are separate.

Your free Form B watch-out guide

Better questions.
Before the next yes.

Read the full guide here. Keep it for your next conversation with the broker.

01The appointmentWhat am I appointing you to do?

Check the company name, brokerage registration number (ORN), individual broker registration number (BRN), contact details and the actual service. Match the property requirements, budget, finance position and appointment dates to your instructions.

  • Obtain the full draft and every additional term before approval.
  • Ask what search, introductions, viewings, negotiation and reporting are included.
  • Check any exclusivity, renewal and change or termination terms.
02The commissionWhat is the complete fee?

Record the percentage or fixed amount, calculation basis, payer, VAT treatment and payment trigger. DLD’s published FAQ explains that commission is determined by agreement; a 2% comparison is not a mandatory tariff.

  • Convert the fee into dirhams using the agreed price basis.
  • Ask about minimum fees, extra charges and what happens if the purchase does not proceed.
  • Keep brokerage, conveyancing and official charges on separate lines.
03Your existing positionWhat have I already agreed?

Gather the signed Form B, any revised terms and the introduction or viewing history. Also identify any reservation, deposit record or Form F. Each document can raise a different question.

  • Record which broker introduced the property and when.
  • Keep relevant messages, agreed changes and dates together.
  • Have the actual position considered before changing brokers or asserting that a fee is no longer due.
04Your conveyancing choiceWho will handle the transfer?

Ask for the provider’s legal name, service scope, fee and relationship with the broker. A sales-progression charge should identify the work you are buying and who is responsible for it.

  • Clarify lender liaison, mortgage release, NOC, transfer booking and handover responsibilities.
  • Identify which tasks and third-party charges are extra.
  • If terms are already signed, have them considered before making a change.
05The next agreementWhat changes when Form F arrives?

Form F is the buyer–seller sale agreement. Read the complete draft and its addendum together, including deposit custody, finance conditions, dates, occupancy, fees and named providers.

  • Keep the broker appointment and sale agreement distinct.
  • Compare any separately agreed promises with the actual draft.
  • The AED 99 + VAT draft Form F review is a separate service for one draft and its addendum.
06Your next conversationWhat do I need to ask now?

Choose the practical question: understanding a draft, checking 1% availability on a particular unit, or discussing an existing appointment. Start with a short outline, then use the document channel confirmed by the team.

  • For a fee enquiry: the listing, price, quoted commission and VAT basis.
  • For an existing agreement: the full terms, property history and what you want to change.
  • For a purchase plan: cash requirements, finance position and the next deadline.

General information to help you ask better questions. This guide does not review or approve your individual agreement.

Brokerage ≠ conveyancing

Who is actually
handling your transfer?

Before you accept a conveyancing or sales-progression fee, ask who is doing the work and what it covers.

The brokerage appointment, transfer service and government charges are separate parts of the purchase. Make each one clear.

Explore independent conveyancing

Form B and Conveyance are operated by Cendale.

Build my free buying planUnderstand the buying process

Three lines worth separating

01

Brokerage

The agreed broker service and commission.

02

Conveyancing

The provider, completion work and fee.

03

Official charges

The applicable registration and authority fees.

One purchase. Clear responsibilities.

Already signed Form B?

Pause.
Check your position.

Want to change brokers, question a fee or understand how the appointment ends? Start with a free initial second opinion on the actual agreement.

A new enquiry does not cancel an appointment or remove a commission obligation.

01

The agreement

The signed Form B, any additional terms, fee quote and later agreed changes.

02

The property history

Introductions, viewings, offers and relevant messages, with the dates and parties.

03

The change you need

The issue, what you want to happen and any approaching deadline. Tell us if Form F is also signed.

The next step depends on the contract and circumstances. Legal advice, a formal dispute or a separately agreed service may need an appropriately licensed provider.

Good questions. Plain answers.

A little clarity.
A better decision.

Understand the agreement before the next commitment.

01What is Form B in Dubai?

Form B, also called Contract B, is the buyer–broker agreement. It records the parties, property requirements, financial details, commission and duration. DLD’s broker workflow shows the contract being submitted for buyer approval.

02Is a 2% buyer commission compulsory?

DLD’s published FAQ says brokerage commission is determined by agreement; if it is not specified, prevailing custom is relevant. The 2% figure on this page is a comparison. Check the fee you are actually being asked to agree.

03Is 1% available on every property?

No. The exact unit, transaction access, existing introductions and agreements all matter. Share the property and your position first. The responsible licensed brokerage, service scope, fee, VAT and any conditions must be confirmed before appointment.

04Is the initial enquiry free?

Yes. Checking whether the property fits the 1% offer, asking an initial Form B question and reading the guide are free. A brokerage appointment, document review, conveyancing or further work is a separate decision with agreed terms.

05Can I cancel Form B or change my broker?

Have the complete terms, duration, any exclusivity and relevant introduction or transaction history considered first. Changing or ending an appointment and determining whether commission is due are related but separate questions. Do not assume a new enquiry, a date passing or a standard notice period settles both.

06Can I use another broker for a property I have already viewed?

Tell the team who introduced the unit, when you viewed it and what you have agreed. Existing rights and obligations must be considered before an alternative appointment is proposed. We do not treat an introduction as irrelevant simply because another fee is lower.

07Does the comparison include VAT and other costs?

The calculator starts before VAT and can illustrate totals with 5% VAT where applicable. If your quoted amount already includes VAT, it first separates that amount. If you are unsure of the VAT basis, it does not present a saving. Government, developer, bank, conveyancing and other charges are outside this brokerage comparison.

08Where can I download the official Form B?

The DLD Contract B PDF is linked as an official reference. Your transaction-specific agreement should come from the broker preparing it through the applicable official process. A blank reference does not appoint a broker.

09Does Form B replace Form F?

No. Form B records the buyer–broker relationship. Form F is the separate buyer–seller sale agreement. When a draft arrives, check it with its addendum. The AED 99 + VAT draft Form F review is a separate service; scope, timing and the payable total are confirmed before payment.

10Do I have to accept my broker’s conveyancer?

Ask who provides the work, the scope and fee, and what you have already agreed. You can discuss alternatives before committing. If a provider or fee is already in signed terms, have those terms considered before making a change. Conveyance and this resource share Cendale ownership.

11Is Formb.ae DLD or a licensed brokerage?

Formb.ae is an information and enquiry resource operated by Cendale Documents Clearing Services FZCO. It is not a government website. Any brokerage appointment is with the identified licensed brokerage under its own agreed terms; the website enquiry itself is not an appointment.

F

Your next document

When Form F arrives,
take a moment.

AED 99 + VAT for one draft Form F and its addendum. Scope, timing and the payable total confirmed before payment.

Before you sign

Source notes

Start with
the official record.

References checked 10 November 2026.

  1. DLD · Contract B reference PDFBuyer, broker, property requirements, fee and duration fields.
  2. DLD · Creating Contract BBroker preparation, buyer approval and contract download.
  3. DLD · Frequently asked questionsCommission agreements, brokerage contracts and broker checks.
  4. DLD · Brokerage Practice Guide, 2024 editionOfficial brokerage context and the A, B and F contract roles.

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