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What is Possession Certificate?

By Property Point Advisory·Updated September 2026

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A Possession Certificate records the formal handover of a property from builder to buyer. Take possession only alongside the OC and a joint snag-inspection of the actual unit against what was promised.

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What does Possession Certificate mean?

A Possession Certificate records the formal handover of a property from builder to buyer. Take possession only alongside the OC and a joint snag-inspection of the actual unit against what was promised.

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