NOC
Also called: No Objection Certificate
An NOC is a No Objection Certificate issued by the developer confirming it has no objection to a property being transferred, typically because service charges are settled.
It is a required step in a resale. The developer checks that outstanding fees on the unit are paid before issuing it, which is why unpaid service charges can hold up a sale.
A buyer should treat the NOC stage as the point where any arrears on the property surface.
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