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Off-Plan vs Ready Property in Dubai: Which Should You Buy?
What is the main difference?
Off-plan homes are bought before completion and paid in stages; ready homes are complete and can be lived in or rented immediately.
Which is cheaper?
Off-plan often launches at a lower price per square foot, but you wait for handover and earn no rent meanwhile.
Which is less risky?
Ready property removes construction and delay risk. With off-plan, choose developers with a strong delivery record and check the escrow registration.
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Can I get a mortgage on off-plan property?
Some banks finance off-plan purchases from selected developers, usually near completion. Most buyers fund construction payments from savings.