This service applies to off-plan properties that have not yet received a Title Deed, registered under Oqood/Pre-title.
Off-Plan (Oqood) Resale
We handle resale transfers of off-plan properties that are registered under Oqood and have not yet received a Title Deed. This includes reviewing the original Sales Purchase Agreement (SPA), obtaining developer resale approval, coordinating updated statements of account, issuing a new SPA in the buyer’s name, and ensuring Oqood compliance delivering a smooth and developer-aligned resale process.
Oqood or pre-title transfers apply to off-plan properties where the title deed has not yet been issued.
Typical Timeline: 10–25 working days, depending on developers.
An Off-Plan resale occurs when a buyer purchases a property that is still under construction from the current investor (seller) before the property is completed.
Instead of transferring a title deed, the ownership is transferred through the Oqood registration system maintained by the Dubai Land Department.
Oqood/Pre-title is the interim property registration system used for off-plan properties in Dubai.
It records ownership details for properties that are still under construction until the project is completed and the title deed is issued.
Yes. Many developers allow investors to sell their off-plan units before completion, provided that certain conditions are met, such as:
• minimum payment percentage completed
• developer approval for resale
• settlement of outstanding developer payments
The resale must be approved by the developer, and the transaction is processed through the developer’s resale department.
The developer typically reviews:
• seller payment history
• outstanding installment amounts
• buyer details and documentation
The resale must be approved by the developer, and the transaction is processed through the developer’s resale department.
The developer typically reviews:
• seller payment history
• outstanding installment amounts
• buyer details and documentation
Yes. Off-plan resale transactions typically involve:
These fees may vary depending on the developer.
In most cases, off-plan resale transactions are completed as cash transactions, as banks generally do not finance properties that are still under construction.
However, some banks may finance properties once the project reaches certain construction milestones.
The seller usually needs to provide:
• Oqood certificate
• passport / Emirates ID & Residency /Visa
• original sales agreement with the developer
• developer payment statements
The buyer typically needs to provide:
The timeline depends mainly on the developer’s internal approval process.
Most off-plan resale transfers take 2–4 weeks, depending on document verification and payment confirmation.
Some developers allow Golden Visa applications if:
But this depends on developer and DLD approval, and it is not standard practice.
Off-plan resale transactions require careful coordination between:
A conveyancer ensures that:
