In Dubai property transactions, the Developer’s No Objection Certificate (NOC) is a mandatory requirement for most resale and off-plan transfers.
The NOC confirms that the Developer has no objection to the sale and that all financial and contractual obligations related to the property have been addressed.
As your conveyancer, we manage the entire Developer coordination process from document submission to final NOC issuance ensuring timelines remain protected
Cash Buyer to Cash Seller
A Developer NOC is an official clearance letter issued by the property developer confirming that:
Without a valid NOC, the transfer cannot proceed.
A Developer NOC is typically required for:
⚠️ Some developers may waive NOCs in limited cases, but confirmation is always required.
⏰ Transfers must be scheduled within the NOC validity to avoid reapplication.
Any outstanding amounts must be cleared before NOC issuance
✔ Liaison with Developer & master developer
✔ Submission and follow-up of NOC application
✔ Review of service charge statements
✔ Validation of NOC details & buyer bank name
✔ Timeline coordination with banks & trustee
✔ Preventing expiry-related delays
🛡️ We ensure the NOC is issued correctly, on time, and aligned with DLD requirements.
A professionally managed NOC process protects all parties and keeps the transaction on track.
Each developer follows different procedures, portals, fees, and timelines.
With LLM-backed conveyancing expertise, we ensure your transaction is:
Typical resale timeline: 2–6 weeks
This depends on:
👉 Cash deals are usually faster (2–3 weeks).
👉 Mortgage deals take longer (4–6+ weeks).
Bank delays are common and usually relate to:
Impact:
⚠️ Conveyancers and agents are not liable for bank delays, as banks are independent third parties.
If the buyer fails to proceed without valid legal reason:
If the delay is due to:
NOC (No Objection Certificate) is required:
📌 Without a valid NOC, DLD will not process the transfer.
Validity is usually 30 days (varies by developer).
