Scrum Value Agents

Risk Intelligence

Development delay and delivery

Off-plan and new development assets require review of schedule, quality, payment terms, and delay remedies.

01Developer track record and financing
02Payment schedule and escrow
03Delay compensation and cancellation rights
04Specification, area, and amenity change terms
Before purchaseDuring holdExit

Risk Map

Build delivery delay into capital planning.

For off-plan assets, construction, payment, delivery, and delay terms matter. Capital reserves should include delayed delivery scenarios.

Document 01Development approvalsDocument 02Construction progress reportDocument 03Sales contract

Conclusion

Conclusion

Development assets should be judged by delivery risk, contract terms, and developer execution, not only by the completed vision.

Why It Matters

Why this must be reviewed

New developments can be compelling, but payments may precede delivery and specifications can change. Without delivery terms, funding and use plans may be disrupted.

Due Diligence

Checks before purchase

Developer track record and financing

Payment schedule and escrow

Delay compensation and cancellation rights

Specification, area, and amenity change terms

Due Diligence

Documents to review

Development approvals

Construction progress report

Sales contract

Payment schedule

Red Flag

Red flags

Only renderings are shown

Delay terms are not documented

Payment destination and fund protection are unclear

Consultation Cases

When to consult

Off-plan assets such as Dubai projects are being reviewedPayments are staged over multiple yearsImmediate use or leasing is planned after handover

FAQ

FAQ

Should off-plan assets be avoided?

Not always. Developer, fund protection, delay terms, and completed-market demand should be reviewed.

Can price rise after completion?

It is possible but not guaranteed. Supply, demand, contract terms, and exit cost should be included.