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 purchased property in Dubai and still, they haven’t delivered and keep saying it’s not complete yet I see advertisements for same property saying ready for handover. What shall I do?

Q: I have a property that was supposed to be handed over about three years ago and still isn't. On the SPA, there is no anticipated completion date. What can I do about this?

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.