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    What constitutes an Off-plan Sale?

    Ali Faizan Syed1 min read0 viewsUpdated 1/2/2026
    An Off-plan Sale is the sale of a real property unit that is designated on a plan but is not yet constructed or is incomplete. For such a sale to be legal, the developer must take possession of the land and obtain all necessary approvals from competent entities. All off-plan contracts must be registered in the Interim Real Property Register to be enforceable. This allows buyers to trade or mortgage their units even before construction is finished, provided the project is approved by the Land Department.

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