A rejected or queried registration application costs time, money and momentum, especially when a launch date is fixed. The good news is that most rejections stem from a small number of avoidable issues.
Here are the most common reasons applications stall, and how to prevent each one.
1. Incomplete documentation
Missing documents are the simplest and most frequent reason for delay. A single absent consultant appointment or contractor agreement can hold up the whole file.
2. Internal inconsistencies
Even with every document present, the file must reconcile. A cost report that does not match the payment plan, or an escrow structure that conflicts with the milestones, will be queried.
3. Escrow misalignment
Opening an escrow account with terms that do not match the RERA-approved payment plan is a recurring problem. Structure the account correctly from the start.
4. Premature marketing
Advertising or taking deposits before registration and permit issuance is not just a rejection risk. It can trigger penalties. Wait for the permit.
How to avoid rejection
- Pre-validate every document against current DLD and RERA requirements
- Reconcile the cost report, payment plan and escrow structure before submitting
- Open and structure escrow to match the approved payment plan
- Hold all marketing until the permit is issued
Frequently asked questions
Pre-validation. Checking every document and every internal consistency against current DLD and RERA requirements before submission prevents the vast majority of queries and rejections.
