Can a developer sell units off-plan without opening an escrow account?

Yes, a developer has the option to start off-plan sales without an escrow account only after the project has reached 30% of its actual construction completion. Otherwise, they must park 30% of construction costs in a regulated escrow account by law.

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Yes, a developer has the option to start off-plan sales without an escrow account only after the project has reached 30% of its actual construction completion. Otherwise, they must park 30% of construction costs in a regulated escrow account by law.

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