Dubai Property Investor

🏗 Taking handover of an off-plan property? A few tips 👇 1️⃣ Book your snagging early 📋 As soon as you receive the completion notice, secure a slot. I always try to be among the first owners to inspect a newly handed-over building, using a trusted third-party company. In the first weeks, the contractor's DLP team is more available and responsive, so defects get fixed faster. ⚡️ 2️⃣ Allow time for rectification 🔧 Expect around 4–6 weeks, depending on the defects. 3️⃣ Schedule a re-inspection 🔍 First ask the developer for photos/videos of major repairs. Then have the same company verify the works against the original report. 4️⃣ Then collect your keys 🔑 Once the major issues are resolved, proceed with handover and keep tracking minor items during the DLP. ⚠️ One thing many owners miss: Your Defects Liability Period (DLP) usually starts from the Building Completion Certificate (BCC) date 📅 not from the day you collect your keys. *Based on personal experience. May vary by developer and project.*