Work backwards from the date you must leave
Write down the non-negotiable move date and the cost of bridging accommodation. Allocate time for the actual transaction, access, inspection, defects, utilities and furnishing. Obtain those timings from the parties handling the purchase rather than treating this guide as a guaranteed schedule.
Ask for evidence tied to the selected unit and phase. A neighbouring tower already occupied does not establish the handover position of another release. An old brochure's expected completion date should remain labelled a target, not silently become 'completed' when the date passes.
What a completed home lets you inspect
You can investigate the real view, common areas, noise, access and management condition instead of relying solely on drawings. Inspect the exact unit where possible; a furnished show unit does not establish another home's condition or inclusions.
Completed does not mean every unit is vacant, available or immediately transferable. The linked project guides are research starting points, not a list of homes guaranteed ready within your deadline.
When an under-construction home still makes sense
A buyer with flexible accommodation may accept waiting in exchange for a particular location or plan. Include the ongoing cost of the current home and applicable financing cash outflows during construction. Get the lender's schedule rather than assuming the full instalment starts only when you move.
If the family cannot absorb delay without disruption, do not let a package or projected date override that constraint. Compare a documented completed alternative and a rental bridge before committing.
