What is the mandatory requirement for off-plan sale registration?

Article (3) of Law No. (13) of 2008 mandates that any disposition of a unit sold off-plan must be registered on the Interim Real Property Register. If a sale or transfer is not recorded in this register, it is legally considered null and void. This…

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Article (3) of Law No. (13) of 2008 mandates that any disposition of a unit sold off-plan must be registered on the Interim Real Property Register. If a sale or transfer is not recorded in this register, it is legally considered null and void. This requirement ensures that the DLD has a formal record of every ownership interest from the moment a contract is signed, providing investors with legal protection against double sales or unauthorised transfers while the building is still under construction.

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