10 Questions to Ask a Real Estate Developer Before You Buy Off-Plan

A short, direct list that separates serious developers from risky ones — in a single call.

You do not need a 50-page due diligence pack to qualify a developer. You need ten questions and the honesty to walk away if the answers wobble.

The ten questions

What legal framework protects my payments?

Are my tranches held in escrow?

Are payments tied to milestones or to calendar dates?

How will you prove each milestone to me — and how often?

Who signs off on structural milestones besides you?

Can I see your buyer portal before I reserve?

How do you handle defects discovered during construction?

What is your dispute resolution process at handover?

How many of your last 100 units delivered on time?

Can I speak to three buyers from your last project?

If a question makes them uncomfortable

That is the answer. Move on.