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The risks of buying off plan property

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Nicholas Wallwork

Nicholas Wallwork

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As the worldwide real estate market continues to recover investors are now looking towards traditional investment strategies such as buying off plan. There is no doubt that done correctly, off plan investments can be very lucrative and in many cases can lead to a short-term profit. However, buying off plan is not as easy as [...]

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Shivashish

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Risks to buying off the plan:

Falling property market – There is a risk that you may pay too much for a property if the market falls between the exchange of contracts and building completion. If this does occur you may find it difficult to secure finance for the full amount.

Failed expectations – As many builders do not allow you to see the property until construction has completed, there is a risk that what you envision is not what you will receive. The quality of work may also not meet your standards.

Rising Interest rates – Interest rates could increase before you settle on the property which is problematic if you wanted to fix the term of the loan at the current interest rate.

Bankruptcy – Many buyers fear the developer could go into liquidation before the project is completed. You need to ask what the options are if this occurs; will you get your money back and what guarantees do you have?
 
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sofhiathomas

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Weaker values after completion due to high penetration of other developments is one of the high risk factor as far as buying-off risks is concerned
 
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Bigtowers

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I was not aware about buying off plan property. Its my first time reading about it. I hope you will come back with more information. Keep it up.
 
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SmithandCo

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Falling property market – There is a risk that you may pay too much for a property if the market falls between the exchange of contracts and building completion. If this does occur you may find it difficult to secure finance for the full amount.

Failed expectations – As many builders do not allow you to see the property until construction has completed, there is a risk that what you envision is not what you will receive. The quality of work may also not meet your standards.

The above information says it all thanks for sharing such great information @Shivashish
 
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AshleyJohnson

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Many builders do not allow you to see the property until construction has completed, there is a risk that what you envision is not what you will receive. The quality of work may also not meet your standards.
 
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Steve Hand

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Many builders do not allow you to see the property until construction has completed, there is a risk that what you envision is not what you will receive. The quality of work may also not meet your standards.
I can not believe this - how is it possible that builders will not allow you to see the property until after completion !!! ???
 
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LandDevelop

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wow I thought if you bought off plan! you get to be more involved with the build and interior
 
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Ma3salaama

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Also concerned about the risks of purchasing offplan, as someone close to me went ahead with a deal in Dubai for a studio flat, size 474.82 sq ft, however they have now received the SPA to sign which includes a breakdown with the property size of 389.76 sq ft, which is a significant reduction in size, but the price remains the same! The developers have not been very helpful at all with answering queries regarding this. Is this the done thing with off plan properties in Dubai?
 
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Longterminvestor

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I thought there were new regulations in Dubai offering more protection for investors?
 
NewOrleansHomeBuyer

NewOrleansHomeBuyer

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Off the plan is very risky. Obviously it can work in a rising market but I think it brings up extra risks. Particularly the risk of the builders not performing to standard. Off-the-plan has been really popular in Australia but there are lots of horror stories emerging about bad building practices and faulty material like flammable cladding being used. It has really impacted the apartment market.
 
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Longterminvestor

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Governments and regulators have been trying for decades to make off-plan investment more secure. There have been improvements but the fact remains if the developer doesnt deliver then your money may be at risk. One for the brave?
 
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Kevinbratch

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Falling property market – There is a risk that you may pay too much for a property if the market falls between the exchange of contracts and building completion. If this does occur you may find it difficult to secure finance for the full amount.

Failed expectations – As many builders do not allow you to see the property until construction has completed, there is a risk that what you envision is not what you will receive. The quality of work may also not meet your standards.

The above information says it all thanks for sharing such great information @Shivashish
Thank You for well explained reply
 
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Keith85

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Thank You for well explained reply
True. But we got to be aware that, at the start of the pandemic, many analysts in the UK predicted a significant impact on owner-occupied housing prices. Owner-occupation is, after all, a market that is influenced by the economy. As a result, it appeared highly likely that house prices would fall, bearing in mind that prices in the UK fell by approximately 20% from peak to trough during the global financial crisis of 2007-09.
 
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