Sell your Dubai off-plan apartment before handover – or take one over at a good price.
PLANSWAP brings together sellers and buyers of off-plan contracts – with transparent cost calculations, checked documents and transactions handled by RERA-licensed partner brokers. In German, English, Turkish and Arabic.
Who is PLANSWAP for?
Want or need to get out?
The large handover payment is coming up, your financing is not working out or your plans have changed.
- Resale instead of default – if you fall into arrears, the developer may retain up to 25–40%, depending on construction progress
- Property brochure in 4 languages for buyers from Europe, Turkey and the Gulf
- We check your SPA, statement of account (SOA) and NOC requirements
- You see in advance what you will actually receive
Looking for an affordable way in?
Take over an existing purchase contract – often at yesterday's price and with a smaller upfront outlay than paying in full.
- Only the share already paid (+/− premium) is due immediately; the rest follows the payment plan
- Every unit with a full cost breakdown: DLD, trustee, broker, NOC
- Buyer Club: see new listings earlier and set up saved searches
- Secure completion at the DLD trustee appointment
How a resale works
An off-plan resale (assignment) is regulated by law in Dubai. We make the process easy to understand and coordinate everyone involved.
Exit Check
Enter the purchase price, payment status and handover date – you immediately see your options and your net proceeds.
Document check
Upload your SPA, statement of account and Oqood. We check whether the NOC threshold (usually 30–40%) has been reached.
Marketing
Property brochure in 4 languages, Buyer Club, saved searches and our network of licensed partner brokers.
Completion
Form F (MOU), developer NOC, appointment at the DLD trustee – the buyer takes over the remaining payments.
Why now?
In 2026, more homes are being handed over in Dubai than ever before. At the same time, prices and rents are softening in parts of the market – many buyers from 2022–2025 now have to make a decision.
Source: Savills Dubai Residential Market Q2 2026 (via dubaihaus.com). No guarantee of accuracy. dubaihaus.com
What a resale costs
Typical costs of an assignment in Dubai (as of October 2026). PLANSWAP automatically includes them in every listing.
| Item | Amount | Usually paid by |
|---|---|---|
| DLD registration fee | 4% of the new purchase price | Buyer (negotiable) |
| Developer NOC | approx. AED 500–5,250 | Seller |
| Developer transfer fee | 0–5% of the original purchase price (depends on the project) | Seller |
| Trustee office | AED 4,000 + VAT (AED 2,000 below AED 500,000) | Buyer |
| Broker commission | approx. 2% + 5% VAT | usually the buyer |
In total, transaction costs usually come to 6–11% of the sale price.
Pricing for sellers
The Exit Check is free. For professional marketing, book a package – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Exit Check
- Calculator with 3 scenarios
- Net proceeds and risk in the event of default
- Call-back on request
Exit Package
- Review of SPA, SOA and NOC requirements
- Market price assessment
- Property brochure in DE / EN / TR / AR
- 90 days of marketing + referral to partner brokers
Exit Package Plus
- Everything in the Exit Package
- Top placement + Buyer Club alert
- Personal support up to the trustee appointment
- Distressed-sale strategy for tight deadlines
Frequently asked questions
Am I actually allowed to sell my off-plan apartment before handover?
Usually, yes. You need a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the developer. Most developers issue it once 30–40% of the purchase price has been paid and no instalments are outstanding. Your purchase agreement (SPA) is decisive.
What happens if I cannot make the handover payment?
If you fall into arrears, the developer can terminate the contract after setting a deadline and, depending on construction progress, retain a substantial portion (up to 25–40% of the purchase price). Reselling in good time is therefore often the better solution.
How safe is an assignment for buyers?
The transfer takes place at a DLD-registered trustee office: the contract is officially transferred to the buyer in the Oqood system. Check the payment status, NOC and developer beforehand – our partner brokers will help you.
Is PLANSWAP a broker?
No. PLANSWAP is an introduction and information portal. The actual brokerage and transaction handling in Dubai are carried out by RERA-licensed partner brokers with an advertising permit (Trakheesi).
Which currency are figures shown in?
Purchase prices in Dubai are stated in AED (dirham). We also show an approximate euro amount at the current exchange rate.
Find out what your apartment would fetch today.
The Exit Check takes 2 minutes and is free of charge.