Developer Risk
Developer risk encompasses the possibility that a developer will fail to complete a project on time, on budget, or to specifications, affecting off-plan investors.
| Risk Factor | Manifestation |
| Financial strength | Insufficient capital to complete project |
| Construction delays | Missed handover dates |
| Quality issues | Defects, inferior materials or workmanship |
| Specification changes | Final product differs from marketing |
| Market timing | Overbuilding, demand collapse |
| Legal compliance | Regulatory violations, permits |
| Dubai Risk Mitigation | Protection |
| RERA registration | Developer must register project |
| Escrow accounts | Buyer funds protected until milestones |
| Track record check | Verify developer completion history |
| Project insurance | Performance bonds may be required |
| Completion guarantee | Some developers provide |
| Due diligence | Financial and legal review before purchase |
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