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Buying remotely: a safe-transaction checklist

Power of attorney, document checks, escrow and what to ask the developer.

12 September 2026 · 4 min read

Start with a live video viewing, not a pre-recorded clip: ask to see the view, the entrance and neighbouring plots. It quickly exposes gaps versus the marketing.

For new builds check the building permit, an escrow account (mandatory in the UAE) and the developer's delivered projects. We check all of this for you before a property is published.

Grant the power of attorney for a narrow set of actions and a specific property. Transfer money only to the developer's or escrow account — never to intermediaries' personal accounts.