A handover notice is the developer’s formal notification to an off-plan buyer that their unit is complete and ready to be taken over. It triggers the steps the buyer must take to inspect, settle final amounts and accept the property.
Where you’ll see it
You’ll receive a handover notice as a project nears completion. It typically sets a window for the buyer to complete snagging, pay any outstanding instalments and fees, and attend handover to receive the keys and documents.
Why it matters
The notice usually starts a clock. Buyers who ignore it can face penalties for late handover or delayed payments, while acting on it promptly — including snagging — protects their position. It is the signal that the final stage of an off-plan purchase has begun.
What it is not
A handover notice is not a title deed and not confirmation of registered ownership — it announces readiness to hand over the unit. Title follows through Oqood to title conversion once final requirements are met.
Example
A buyer receives a handover notice giving them a set period to inspect, clear the final payment and collect keys; they arrange snagging and complete handover within the window.
Connected documents and parties
Handover notice, SPA, final payment receipts, snagging report; buyer, developer.
Going deeper: related reading: handover.
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