In an off-plan purchase you buy a promise. The developer is the one who has to keep it. That is why assessing the developer matters as much as choosing the unit.
Look at what it has already delivered
The most reliable evidence is what already exists. Ask for a list of completed projects, visit them if you can and look at the condition of the buildings, the common areas and how they are managed. Ask owners and tenants how it went for them.
Check the dates
Compare the handover date promised on earlier projects with the actual one. An occasional delay can happen. A pattern of delays is a signal.
Review the project's legal framework
- That the project is registered with the authorities.
- That a RERA-regulated escrow account exists for your payments.
- That the contract is clear on delays, changes and assignment.
Quality and after-sales
Ask who manages the building after handover, how defects are claimed and how long they take to respond. Quality also shows in the finishes of the show unit and in the materials listed in the contract.
Be wary of pressure
If you are rushed to reserve “because it is running out”, ask for time. A good project can handle being looked at calmly.
And a simple check: talk to someone who already bought. An owner from an earlier project will tell you in ten minutes what no presentation will: whether dates were met, how handover went and how defects are handled. If we can put you in touch with one, we will.