Viager UAE · Abu Dhabi & Dubai

Frequently asked questions

Understanding the possibilities. Knowing the risks.

Understanding Viager UAE

Viager UAE is a proposed specialist property marketplace designed to connect homeowners who may want to unlock value from their property while retaining a right to live in it, with investors interested in alternative ways to acquire property interests.

Our goal is to make these opportunities easier to understand, explore and assess with the help of appropriate property and legal professionals.

For homeowners

Before exploring a listing, prepare your ownership documents and property details, and seek advice on occupancy rights and payment obligations.

Explore your options

For investors

Review the property details and full payment obligations, then obtain independent valuation and legal advice before committing.

Browse homes & register your interest

Fees, agents and trust

Prepare your agency and contact details, and confirm the applicable licensing and listing requirements.

Become a founding partner

Frequently asked questions

Understanding Viager UAE

What is Viager UAE?

What does “viager” mean?

How is Viager different from selling a property normally?

Is Viager UAE available throughout the UAE?

For homeowners

Can I unlock money from my home without moving out?

Who can list a property on Viager UAE?

How much money could I receive for my property?

Will I still own my home, and can I continue living there?

What happens if my circumstances change, or I want to leave the property?

For investors

Why would an investor consider this type of arrangement?

How is the purchase price or investment value calculated?

What happens if the homeowner lives longer than expected, or dies earlier than expected?

Fees, agents and trust

Is Viager UAE free to use?

Can property agents and real-estate portals participate?

Is Viager UAE regulated, and how are users protected?