Why is an NOC important in Dubai resale?

In real transactions, some buyers assume that agreement between buyer and seller is enough, but transfer does not move smoothly if developer-related requirements remain unresolved.
That is why an e-NOC appears among the required documents for many freehold-area sale processes.
Its role is not merely procedural; it helps surface whether there are outstanding obligations or administrative issues that must be settled before transfer.
Ask about the NOC status early instead of discovering the issue late in the closing process.