The renewed momentum follows mounting complaints over delayed unit deliveries and instances of financial mismanagement in some developments, raising broader concerns about market governance, investor protection, and the sustainability of off-plan sales. Against this backdrop, escrow accounts are increasingly viewed as the cornerstone of a new regulatory phase for the sector—one focused on accountability rather than voluntary compliance.
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has repeatedly stressed, during cabinet meetings with the Real Estate Market Regulation Committee—which includes the Minister of Housing and the Chairperson of the New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA)—that the state will not tolerate violations of rules governing off-plan sales.
According to statements from the Cabinet’s Media Office, the government is closely monitoring the enforcement of regulations obliging developers to open a dedicated escrow bank account for each project. Withdrawals from these accounts are tied to certified construction progress reports, ensuring that buyers’ funds are used exclusively for execution and building works.