Q: I had invested in an off-plan property with a developer paying 30%. A year back, they offered me some discount to pay the balance (70%) in advance of handover mentioning it will be in May 2018, which I foolishly enough did. The official handover date was March 2018. So it is delayed by more than a year grace period and I have not been notified in any way about any delays. They are no longer responding to emails. The project shows completion of 82.18% at the land department website, but going by construction on-site, looks like it will take another 6-9 months, if not more. Questions: - Can I claim a full refund for money paid with interest? - How much time does the legal process take because I have been told by some friends that the developer can drag the case for years? - Any other option that I have as an investor to deal with a powerful builder? Appreciate any advice that you can offer. Happy to share the documents for review.

Q: I have bought three apartments in a project and the delivery date was in 2018. I have paid 100% and nothing is pending. The builders informed me that the delivery will be in July 2019 but now they are saying the end of Dec for one apartment and the rest in 2020. If I want to withdraw and cancel the contract, can I get the complete refund and will I receive the interest too?

Q: What is a probability to terminate an SPA with the developer in Dubai through the court if: 1. ACD was Q1 2017 + 12 m 2. Based on inspection of 02/2019, the project is complete over 93% 3. It is possible that the project may complete before or during the claim process but it is also possible that the project may be delayed further at least for months 4. According to the SPA, “the Seller shall not be considered to be in default or in breach of its obligations … to the extent that performance of such obligations is prevented … due to Third Party delays … or because of the time extension given to the Main Contractor by the Consultant Engineer .. for reason whatsoever”. Although it is likely that the delay has been caused by the Seller or due to reasons within its control (e.g, delaying payments to the Contractor), how can the Claimant access such evidence and does it matter given points 2-4?

Q: I purchased a property in 2014 and the developer has not handed over it yet. What can we do?

Q: Good Evening, I have purchased a studio last March 2021, I have already paid 30% of 171,000 for the unit. The handover was supposed to be in July 2021 but unfortunately, it will take more time at least January 2022. No deadline confirmed I called DLD to check if my apartment is registered but they said they cannot find anything. I have mailed the developer many times for 5 months but no replies for the registration update. I would like to check, will it be possible to get my money back if I file a case? Please your answers are very important cause I am worried.

Q: I have a foreign company registered in South Africa that has signed a SPA with a developer in Dubai. However, the unit that we bought has not been registered with Dubai land affairs as apparently, foreign companies cannot own property in Dubai. We have paid 51% of the money and the developer is refusing to cancel the Agreement as according to our understanding the contract is invalid as it has been signed with a foreign company. And legally, the company can't own the property that the foreign company has signed the Sales & Purchase Agreement for. Can you advise, please?

Q: Hello, Can I ask who exactly decides the percentage of completion on a property, and what checks are done to ensure this is correct? I've been told the property I invested in is around 85% complete now at this time, however, on-site looks another story.

This Law establishes interim property register in which sale contracts, off-plan sales, and other off-plan legal dispositions of real property are registered prior to inclusion in the property register maintained by Dubai Land Department.

The provisions of this Law supersede articles (2) and (11) of Law No. (13) of 2008 Regulating the Interim Property Register in the Emirate of Dubai.

This Resolution approves the Implementing Bylaw of Law No. (13) of 2008 Regulating the Interim Property Register in the Emirate of Dubai.