Real estate developers

Uzbekistan's new-build market is growing fast: in Tashkent and regional centres dozens of developers sell apartments off-plan, promising timelines and quality that don't always match reality. Buyer reviews reveal who hands over on schedule and whose construction sits idle for years.

What to look for in developer reviews

• whether handover deadlines slipped;
• the real quality of finishing and materials;
• transparency of the contract and payment (soʻm, instalments);
• how the developer handles problems after move-in.

Bought from a developer? Tell others how it went. One detailed review can keep another family from investing in a troubled build.