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Transferring ownership, step by step

The usual path from agreed price to new title deed, and who you deal with at each step.

1. Agree the price

Agree price and terms in writing. If a broker is involved, check their licence (see Using a broker).

2. Check the title

Ask for the title deed and confirm the seller's ownership and any mortgage or restriction on the property with the Ministry of Justice.

3. Developer approval

For units in developments, the developer or master community may need to issue a no-objection letter and confirm service charges are paid.

4. Sign the sale agreement

Set out price, payment schedule, handover date and who pays which fees.

5. Pay

Pay as agreed, usually by bank transfer or manager's cheque; with a mortgage, the bank pays and registers its charge.

6. Register the transfer

Both parties (or their representatives) complete registration with the Ministry of Justice, in person or through its online registration portal. Under Law No. 5 of 2024, ownership passes only on registration.

7. New title deed

The Ministry issues the new title deed in the buyer's name.

Confirm before you act

Required documents, fees and appointment steps are set by the Ministry of Justice and can change. Confirm them before your transaction.

Sources

• Overhaul of Qatar's real estate laws (Mondaq)
• Ministry of Justice

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