A new build is sold before it becomes a completed property.
A render, payment schedule and attractive lobby show the developer’s intention. Documents show the basis for construction and what relates to your future unit.
The package differs by construction stage. At every stage, connect the land, developer, permit, plans and your unit in one verifiable set.
Establish who has the right to build and sell.
What is checked
- The land cadastral code, owner and encumbrances.
- The legal entity named in the permit and contract.
- The basis on which this seller is selling your specific unit.
How it is checked
- Request the land cadastral code and a recent NAPR extract.
- Match the legal entity name across all documents.
- Refer a complex rights structure to an independent lawyer.
Why it matters
A brand name and the company receiving funds do not always match. Before payment, the link between land, permit, developer and contract must be clear.
When it fails
The contract is signed with a company absent from the permit documents. The right to sell the particular unit is explained only verbally.
Compare the promised building with the approved plan.
What is checked
- The construction permit and approved project documentation.
- Project amendments: floors, layouts, designation and common areas.
- The future unit’s number, area and floor in contract appendices.
How it is checked
- Request the permit, plans and every material amendment.
- Compare contract appendices with the approved documentation.
- Involve an independent architect where technical assessment is needed.
Why it matters
A presentation changes quickly. A permit and approved plan create a different standard of review. If the floor, area or status does not match, documents must explain it.
When it fails
The contract lacks a precise appendix for the future unit. The developer shows a render instead of a permit. Changes to floors or designation are not confirmed.
Define in advance what counts as completion.
What is checked
- The construction, handover and title-registration dates.
- The acceptance process: finishes, common areas, keys and recorded defects.
- Proof of commissioning and registration of the separate unit.
How it is checked
- Separate construction completion, handover and registration in the contract.
- Set out the inspection and handover-act procedure.
- Check what liability applies when each stage is delayed.
Why it matters
“We will deliver on time” does not define when you can accept the unit, register title and use the property. These stages must be named separately.
When it fails
Only a general construction date is stated. There is no title-registration deadline. The buyer faces a penalty, but the developer has no consequences.
Where a self-check ends
A buyer can request the package, match names and see that a document is missing. An independent lawyer or architect assesses permits, plan amendments and the construction stage.
The review does not promise completion. It shows what is known before payment and what the package does not contain.
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