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Off-plan Resale Property in Dubai

This service covers off-plan properties that don’t yet have a Title Deed and that developers register under Oqood/Pre-title
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Off-Plan (Oqood) Resale

Off-plan Property Resale Conveyancing in Dubai

We handle resale transfers of off-plan properties that developers register under Oqood and that have not yet received a Title Deed. This process 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.

Download Draft Oqood & Pre-Title

Oqood or pre-title transfers apply to off-plan properties for which the authorities have not yet issued the title deed.

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What We Handle

  • Moreover , review of original Sales Purchase Agreement (SPA)
  • Also , Developer resale approval
  • Updated Statement of Account (SOA)
  • New Sales Purchase Agreement (SPA) issuance in buyer’s name
  • Therefore , Oqood update and compliance checks

Typical Timeline: 10–25 working days, depending on developers.

Ideal For

  • Firstly , Investors
  • Lastly , Under-construction resale transactions

Important Notes:

  • Additionally , Each developer has unique resale rules
  • Infact , Transfer fees and developer charges apply

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Off-Plan (Oqood/Pre-title) Resale?

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 Oqood registration system — which the Dubai Land Department maintains — transfers the ownership.

Oqood/Pre-title is the interim property registration system that Dubai uses for off-plan properties.

It records ownership details for properties that are still under construction, until the developer completes the project and issues the title deed.

Yes. Many developers allow investors to sell their off-plan units before completion, provided that the seller meets certain conditions, 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:
  • Dubai Land Department transfer fee
    • developer administrative transfer fee
    • broker commission (if applicable)

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:
  • passport copy
  • Emirates ID & Residency /Visa(if applicable)
  • contact details
  • signed resale forms required by the developer
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:
  • The property value is AED 2M+
  • A large portion of the payment has been completed
  • The project is close to completion

But this depends on developer and DLD approval, and it is not standard practice.

Off-plan resale transactions require careful coordination between:
  • the developer
    • the buyer and seller
    • the Dubai Land Department
    • brokers involved in the transaction

A conveyancer ensures that:

  • developer approval is obtained
    • financial calculations are accurate
    • documentation is properly prepared
    • the ownership transfer is completed correctly in the Oqood system