What to Verify Before Reserving a Unit Off-Plan
Home Ownership

What to Verify Before Reserving a Unit Off-Plan

Reserving off-plan often unlocks better pricing, but it demands sharper diligence. Here are the essentials we advise every client to check first.

Home Ownership March 2026

Reserving early in an under-construction project carries real pricing upside, but it places more responsibility on you to verify the developer's standing and the actual delivery timeline.

Essentials to review

  • The project's building permit and registration status with the relevant regulatory system
  • The developer's actual track record of delivering past projects on time
  • Clear compensation terms in the event of delay
  • Payment plan tied to actual construction milestones, not just elapsed time

We walk through these points with every client before any reservation — clarity upfront saves difficult conversations later.

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Sarah Al-Otaibi

Head of Real Estate Advisory

Leads the advisory team at Rabaya, focused on reading real market trends rather than prevailing impressions.