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Mohamed Elsebaei

Request community clearance in good time

Many communities in Abu Dhabi require a no objection certificate or a clearance from the developer or the community management company before a home can be transferred. It is usually linked to service charges being settled. Because this step sits between an accepted offer and the transfer, a late request can hold up a sale that is otherwise ready. In the first week of marketing, ask the community management for your Jubail Island villa what the clearance requires, which documents they need and how long it usually takes. Check your service charge statement and settle anything outstanding. When an offer arrives, you can then request the clearance straight away, with no surprises waiting on the account. Prepared by Masterpiece Property.

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