Guides: off-plan in Dubai
Clearly explained: resale before handover, costs, the handover payment and what buyers should look out for.
Selling Dubai off-plan property before handover: process, NOC and costs (2026)
How the resale (assignment) of an off-plan apartment in Dubai works – requirements, the 5 steps to the trustee appointment, timing and costs.
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Can't make the handover payment in Dubai? 5 options compared
When the large payment on handover is due and the money or financing is not there: resale, mortgage, negotiation, mutual cancellation or default – what you need to know.
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Taking over an off-plan apartment in Dubai: a checklist for buyers
An existing purchase contract shortly before completion can be an affordable way in. Here is how to run the numbers correctly – and the 9 points you should check before you buy.
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Fees for an off-plan resale in Dubai: who pays what?
DLD 4%, NOC, transfer fee, trustee and broker – all the costs of an off-plan resale in Dubai, with worked examples for buyers and sellers.
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