Ready-property buyer guide
A completed unit can be viewed today, but its ownership, occupancy, liabilities, condition, and transfer path still require verification.
Resale due diligence follows the exact unit. The tower's reputation cannot confirm the seller, title, mortgage, tenant, service-charge position, alterations, defects, included items, or ability to transfer vacant possession.
Quick answer
Verify the seller's authority and title, exact unit and parking, mortgage and other restrictions, tenancy and occupancy, service-charge position, physical condition, agreed inclusions, and official transfer requirements. Put dates and remedies into the contract instead of relying on verbal assurances.
Reviewed: July 2026
Legal and registration checks
- Seller identity and authority to sell
- Title and exact property identifiers
- Mortgage, restriction, or required discharge process
- Developer or community requirements and no-objection steps
- Approved DLD transfer route and current documents
Occupancy and money checks
Confirm whether the unit is vacant, owner-occupied, or tenanted and obtain the relevant tenancy evidence. Agree what vacant possession means, when it must occur, and what happens if it does not.
Request current service-charge information and clarify any outstanding amounts. Separately budget for registration, finance, inspection, moving, furnishing, and future ownership costs without assuming the asking price is the total cost.
Inspect the exact property
- 1Arrange a physical or independent inspection.
- 2Test services and record visible defects, alterations, fixtures, appliances, keys, cards, and parking.
- 3Compare the unit with the plan and transaction description.
- 4Attach agreed inclusions and repair obligations to the signed documents.
- 5Reinspect before transfer or handover where appropriate.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy a tenanted property?
It may be possible, but the tenancy, notices, deposits, rent, rights, and intended use require careful review.
Does a title deed show the property's condition?
No. Registration evidence and physical inspection answer different questions.
Should I pay a deposit before checks?
Understand the verified recipient, signed terms, refund conditions, and transaction process before transferring funds.
Official sources and references
Procedures and fees can change. Confirm the latest position with the official source before a transaction.