Off-plan or ready: how to choose

Off-plan and ready homes suit different buyers. The right choice depends on your budget, your timeline and whether you plan to live in the home or rent it out.

Why buyers choose off-plan

Off-plan homes are usually sold on payment plans spread over the construction period, so you need less cash upfront. New launches also tend to offer the newest layouts and amenities.

How your money is protected

Every off-plan sale must be registered in the Interim Real Property Register (Oqood), and registering it is the developer's responsibility. Developers must also open a RERA-approved escrow account for the project, and buyers' payments go into it.

Why buyers choose ready

A ready home can be moved into or rented out straight away, and you can see exactly what you are buying. Mortgage options are also wider for ready properties than for homes still under construction.