Before the appointment
Read the developer’s completion notice against the sale agreement. Request the statement of account, handover requirements, warranty information and available completion documents. Arrange finance and final payments only through verified instructions.
Inspect methodically
Check finishes, doors, windows, plumbing, electrical points, cooling, appliances, balconies, parking and storage. Record defects with clear photographs and locations. A specialist snagging inspection may be worthwhile, particularly where the buyer cannot attend or the property is complex.
After keys are released
Confirm how outstanding defects will be tracked and closed. Register or activate utilities, insurance, access cards and building systems. Keep the signed handover record, warranties, manuals, receipts and photographs together. If the property will be rented, allow time for defects and setup before promising a tenant’s start date.
Practical checklist
- Read the completion notice and contract
- Reconcile the account
- Inspect and photograph defects
- Collect keys, cards, manuals and warranties
- Activate utilities and track rectification
Official reference: Dubai Land Department project information. Rules, fees and procedures can change. Confirm the current position before making a final decision.
