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Buying Off-Plan Property in Dubai: A Step-by-Step Guide
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From reservation to handover, how the off-plan purchase process works for local and international buyers.
What is off-plan property?
Off-plan means buying a property before it is completed, usually directly from the developer, often at a lower price with staged payments.
Step 1: Choose project and unit
Compare developers, locations, payment plans and expected completion dates. Request floor plans and the sales and purchase agreement draft.
Step 2: Reservation and SPA
A reservation fee secures the unit, followed by signing the SPA and registering the sale with the Dubai Land Department (Oqood).
Step 3: Payment plan and handover
Instalments are paid into a regulated escrow account as construction progresses. At handover, the final payment is made and the title deed is issued.