What Specific Permits & Approvals Should I Demand to Review?

Ask to see: the project’s master plan approval and zoning clearance; the building permits with stamped drawings for the unit and the overall project; progress certificates or engineer’s reports showing milestones and any variations approved by the local authority; environmental or EIA approvals if required; land/title documents confirming the site rights and absence of encumbrances; occupancy or completion certificates or interim occupancy approvals once issued; and any changes to the plan or permits that have been approved after the original submission. Have your independent lawyer check that permit numbers and dates match the project description, that the developer actually holds the rights to proceed, and that all required approvals are current and valid. If some permits are pending, ask about protections in the contract (e.g., milestone-linked payments, refunds) and what happens if approvals never come. In short, require clear, transferable documentation and independent legal review before relying on those permits as risk mitigants.