Dubai property due diligence
Tilal Binghatti Off-Plan Buyer Guide
A practical checklist for reviewing an off-plan villa purchase in Dubai before signing and paying.
Four checks every off-plan buyer should complete.
Before signing, confirm the project and developer registration, the project escrow account and the authority to market off-plan units. Dubai Land Department guidance also recommends checking construction progress and the expected completion date.
Read the reservation form and sale and purchase agreement carefully, confirm which account receives each payment, and retain every receipt. The developer registers an off-plan sale in Dubai's provisional register through Oqood; DLD states that the contract should be registered within 90 days of signing.
Ask for the latest unit details, payment schedule and written list of charges before committing. Project availability and contractual terms must be confirmed in the final developer documents, and independent legal advice is recommended.
