Purchase of a flat/plot/house is one of the major investments which an individual will ever do in his life. Most people spend days looking for location, builder, layout etc. However they hardly give few minutes to check legal status of the property. This could end up being an expensive error. Property Verification is a term used when we check the possession/title/transaction/encumbrance and all the related documents before we invest our hard earned money in any immovable property. Its not about creating paranoia but rather educate the buyer about what he is buying and if any concern exists in the available documents. There could be a case where the property may look good but may have some defects in the documents. Seller may be in possession of the property but may not have clear title to sell the property. Plot might have multiple transfers. Flat might be a part of bigger project where approvals/title/documents need to be verified. As a buyer you may not come to know all these things while visiting the property. So why not take precaution before you make big investment. If the property documents are reviewed at appropriate time then many of these things can be identified. There could be missing documents or you may not be able to sell your property easily. A Property Lawyer Delhi can go through your documents and advise you where you would need professional assistance. BK Singh Advocate helps people understand the documents and what to look for before they buy any property. It could be a flat in Delhi NCR, House in Noida, Plot in Ghaziabad or any other property in India. You need to know what documents are to be verified and legal aspects associated with it. Its not about going into depth of law but simply answering the question In many cities and growing regions property has risen drastically in price. Properties are being bought from builders, developers, property owners who have left there property behind, multiple owners, investment companies, housing societies etc. With various types of documentation. So when buying property one should not just rely on what is mentioned in a pamphlet. Every property will have its own stand legally. As per Transfer of Property Act 1882 there are few clauses which need to be kept in mind while buying a property. Some of them include sale of immovable property under section 54. Rights and Liabilities of Buyer and Seller when there is no contract to the contrary are covered under section 55. Similarly there are things that you need to look for during the process of registering your property. Under section 17 of the registration act 1908 there are certain documents which are required to be registered provided they fall within the act. If your property falls under certain real-estate project there are some things that can be verified as well. Under the RERA act 2016 there are clauses which you can verify the promoter and allottee against. Such as transfer of title under section 17. And some of the consequences of default can be looked at under section 18. This does not mean that every property you buy you will have to follow all these steps. There may be other local laws that apply or may be something with the property or owner that will require you to take different actions. So its best to verify each property separately. Checking the documents of a property is not limited to only finding if the seller has a sale deed. It could include reviewing previous sale deeds, ownership deeds, any encumbrance documents, clearances, agreements, occupancy documents and so on depending upon the deal at hand. If the property was inherited there could be certain documents to check. There might be other documents to look at if you are buying a newly built apartment. Buying a resale flat would need to be viewed differently than a piece of land which is used for agriculture or as a residence. Buying from a builder would have different set of documents to verify. What does the document trail say about your purchase? This is what the buyer needs to know before they go ahead with their purchase. And this is where a Property Lawyer Delhi can assist you in looking at the documents in front of you. There could be many legal acts which may be applicable on the given set of facts. Transfer of property act 1882 would come into picture when we deal with sale of immovable properties. As section 54 defines what constitutes a sale and some modes of sale of immovable properties. Also section 55 talks about rights and liabilities of buyer and seller. Registration act 1908 will come into play when there is any document related to immovable property that needs to be registered. As per section 17 there are certain class of documents where registration is mandatory. If any project falls under this category then we will have to refer to the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) act 2016 aka RERA. Which aims at securing interest of the consumer in real estate industry. Be it registering of project, obligations of promoter and handing over title and other things. It could be state specific too. If property lies in UP then we may have to look into UP Apartment (Promotion of Construction, Ownership & Maintenance) Act 2010 if it applies to the given property and transaction. We cannot simply pick up the law based on keywords. Location of property, type of property and how was it owned, papers involved in transaction and who all are involved should be taken care of. Do you want to purchase your dream home? Are you buying your first home? Are you buying a resale flat you’ve been saving years for? Are you buying a plot to build on in the future? Are you buying a property passed down through family? Are you buying into a builder's project? Are you buying a flat with your parents/sibling/brother, etc. ? Are you investing in commercial/residential property? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then a legal verification can ensure you understand what you’re getting into before you spend a lot of money. Maybe you’re a family that just wants to make sure your long-term savings are safe. Maybe you’re an investor that wants to know the property can be fully documented and transferred. Maybe you’re a first time buyer that just wants to know if the papers they’re being shown actually make sense. Regardless of where you are in your buyer’s journey, we can help you make sure you have the right documents. The following categories are examples of what a professional due diligence review might consider. Does the seller prove the asserted ownership? Title documents that are available should be reviewed in light of the history of the property. The issue is not simply whether X says he is the owner, but whether the paperwork demonstrates that claim. Do prior documents raise issues? Prior sale deeds, conveyance deeds, inheritance documents, partition deeds, gift deeds or whatever other instrument has been used may be part of the history of the property's ownership. Are there obvious encumbrance or charge issues? The buyer will likely want to know if the existing documents show mortgages, charges, claims or other items affecting the property. Are the transaction documents appropriate? Whether there is an agreement to sell, sale deed, allotment document, builder-buyer agreement or whatever instrument is applicable, it should reflect the true nature of the transaction. Are approvals and project documents applicable? Where land development or construction is involved, approvals, project registration and other related documents may be subjects for review. RERA may also become applicable where the transaction is within its jurisdiction. Does possession correspond with the documents? Actual possession and the title/paperwork are linked, but not necessarily the same. Just because a property is physically possessed does not mean all questions regarding ownership/title are resolved. That's why a physical inspection should not be substituted for legal due diligence. Documents required may differ from property to property. Typically required documents can be as follows: One should not be lulled into a sense of security by checking off an extensive documents list. One should also read up on the documents. Consulting with a Property Lawyer Delhi will ensure you know what papers are applicable to the property you intend to buy and if the documents in question leave you with issues you should know about beforehand. It is usually document driven, rather than having the buyer trying to verify everything themselves. Step 1: Seller provides the buyer with what documents they have for the property and transaction. These are reviewed from a legal perspective. Step 2: Consideration is given to the relevant ownership history and transaction structure based on the type of property being transacted. Depending on the property, other records related to registration, encumbrances, approvals, project documentation, possession or other property related issues may also need to be considered. Step 3: Once identified, the issue is whether or not the documents provided correlate with the transaction that the seller is proposing. If issues or gaps are identified they can be communicated to the buyer prior to them making an irreversible commercial decision. Additional documents or explanation may be sought depending on the issue. The goal is not to confuse the buyer with legal jargon. The goal is understanding before you leap. If an issue is legally complex, contested or inappropriate to verify through due diligence, a lawyer can outline the correct legal process outside of treating every transaction like a cookie cutter purchase. I consult a lawyer after I make a token payment? The seller has promised to show me all documents after payment. The property is inherited by me. There are more than one owner of the property. The property is being sold through power of attorney. The builder is selling me a new project. The flat is under dispute. The title documents look incomplete. These are all scenarios where consulting a lawyer can add value. Remember that as a buyer you don’t have to wait till a dispute arises. Oftentimes pre purchasing review by a lawyer is meant to point out issues before they become disputes. Here are property buyers in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad and other cities in India, the exact review will depend on where the property is located and what documents are involved in the transaction. Why retain Advocate BK Singh instead of relying solely on the seller, broker or builder? When you are deciding on a property, price & location aren’t the only considerations. You should also understand what you are buying. A second opinion from a property review conducted by a lawyer can provide you, the buyer with an objective legal viewpoint on the papers being presented for your transaction. Advocate BK Singh will explain the legal importance of the ownership documents, sale documents & property concerns to clients in simple terms. Advocate BK Singh thinks about your real situation as a buyer. Those are the types of questions that will help you far more than being handed a generic checklist of things property. Delhi recommends using the Property Lawyer service when the transaction is for a high-value home, resale property transaction, inherited property from family, builder project or land that is jointly owned. Or if the paperwork being presented just makes the client nervous because they don’t understand what is being presented. It can also help families talk about a property purchase with more peace of mind before finances, expectations and emotions are invested in the deal. This service isn’t about scaring clients away from every sale. It’s about helping you make an educated decision based on the available documents and circumstances. Why avail a property- law service before you complete a property purchase ? Property transactions involve lots of documents, are fact sensitive and involve large money matters. Property Lawyer Delhi offers legal services with a property only focus for clients looking for professional advice on property related documentation, ownership and legal issues around the transaction. You may engage Advocate BK Singh if you are buying a flat, plot, house and would like assistance understanding the legalities before completing the purchase. Our service covers clients based in Delhi NCR and other Indian cities depending on the property and document situation. Meet us if you are under pressure to make a payment, unsure of the title history, received photocopies of papers or just want a second opinion before investing your hard earned money. Don’t enter into a property deal without knowing your documents. Why avail a property- law service before you complete a property purchase ? Property transactions involve lots of documents, are fact sensitive and involve large money matters. Property Lawyer Delhi offers legal services with a property only focus for clients looking for professional advice on property related documentation, ownership and legal issues around the transaction. You may engage Advocate BK Singh if you are buying a flat, plot, house and would like assistance understanding the legalities before completing the purchase. Our service covers clients based in Delhi NCR and other Indian cities depending on the property and document situation. Meet us if you are under pressure to make a payment, unsure of the title history, received photocopies of papers or just want a second opinion before investing your hard earned money. Don’t enter into a property deal without knowing your documents. Verify property helps understand the legal and documentary position of a property before investing significant money. It could include analysis of ownership documents, previous transactions, encumbrance related information, approvals and transaction/purchase documents related to that specific property. Proper legal verification can unearth documentary concerns or gaps which may not be apparent from a normal visit to the property. For buyers, the benefit is clarity BEFORE making a commitment versus finding out about a material issue AFTER payment, registration or taking possession. Property verification would depend on the facts relating to the property and transaction. Verification could include title documents, previous ownership records, agreement,papers of registration related documents, encumbrance information, inheritance/partition related documents, project/purpose related documents, approvals and any other pertinent records. Lawyer would also verify whether on face of it, the documents match with the proposed transaction. Property Lawyer Delhi can advise you on which specific documents are more relevant to the property in question and whether additional legal due diligence is required. No. Sale deed is an important document but may not reveal the complete picture. Previous ownership or transaction related documents, history of transactions applicable to that property,encumbrance certificate and other relevant papers may also be important to understand. Section 54 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 specifically deals with sale of immovable property. Section 55 talks about certain rights and liabilities of buyer and seller. Verification of sale deed along with other property specific documents would therefore be more beneficial than verifying one document in isolation. Yes. One should get appropriate legal verification done before paying a substantial amount. Once an advance amount is paid, it may become difficult to take a step back if a disagreement surfaces later on between parties, especially if a documentary issue comes up after the advance payment. Verifying documents through a lawyer would depend on the agreements made and the circumstances. Speak to Advocate BK Singh before you make such a commitment and let us advise you on the documents you have and the legal concerns you should clarify before making advance payment. Registration of a property is indeed very important but that should not be treated as bulletproof proof of all legal concerns being catered to. Section 17 of Registration Act, 19 08 specifies documents which are mandated to be registered compulsorily subject to certain statutory provisions and exceptions. However, history of ownership, competing claims(if any) and various other property specific queries would still need to be looked at separately. Show the documents that are in your possession which you have received from the seller/builder or the party with whom you intend to enter into the transaction. Based on the matter, these documents can include title documents,previous sale deeds/agreements, agreement,papers of registration related documents, encumbrance information, inheritance/partition documents, property records,approvals,possession documents etc. There is no standard documents list which is applicable to all properties. A lawyer would be able to advise you on additional documents once he is aware of the property,structure of transaction and history of ownership. Yes. Buying a flat from builder would require analysis of project level documents in addition to documents specifically related to apartment or flat being allotted. This transaction would also invite the applicability of RERA where the project falls under its statutory purview. RERA Act lays down specific provisions related to promoter obligations, transfer of title etc. Therefore, you may benefit from having the agreement,project information and relevant title or approval documents looked over by a lawyer before making a hefty payment. Yes, but it would be subject to the documents you have related to the inherited property and the nature of inheritance. Inherited property would require you to look at succession related documents,previous title documents, ownership percentage of different parties and whether the person wanting to sell you the property has authority to do so. Above would again be subject to facts of your case and the applicable law. Advocate BK Singh can go through the documents you have and advise you whether you would require any additional documents or need any legal clarification before buying the property. Yes. We can help you figure out what documents are missing and why the absence of those documents would be important in your transaction. Just because the seller has incomplete documents, would not necessarily mean you cannot proceed with the transaction. However, incomplete knowledge does make it difficult for you to take an informed decision. A lawyer would help you understand the difference between a basic document which is not available and a document whose absence can cause bigger legal issues. Property Lawyer Delhi can help you understand such issues prior to you going ahead with the transaction. Property purchase is a decision which has significant financial implications for most people. Additionally, when you buy a property, you are generally shown documents which have been prepared/supplied by the other party. Getting independent legal opinion would allow you to understand the documents from the perspective of a buyer. Advocate BK Singh can be consulted to understand the property related documents,issues pertaining to ownership and various risks involved with the transaction. We would aim to provide you with practical legal insight to help you make an informed decision. Would you buy a car without inspecting it? When it comes to property, you usually have much more money at stake. A flat, plot or house can be a family home, investment property, retirement fund or business asset. It makes sense to make sure everything is in order before you pay a large sum of money and find yourself stuck with a documentation issue. That is much worse than finding the issue before the deal proceeds. Property verification is not just about paperwork. It’s part of making smart property investments. Don’t matter if you are buying property in Delhi NCR, Noida, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad or anywhere else in India, proper due diligence depends on the property and documents involved. If you want unbiased legal advice before entering into a property deal, please consult Adv. BK Singh for property verification and related legal help through Property Lawyer Delhi.Why Is Property Verification Important Before Buying a Flat, Plot or House?
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