Property Legal Verification for Self-Employed Buyers
Why a self-employed buyer's income file needs three years of ITRs and GST returns rather than a payslip — and the separate property-side checklist a lawyer runs regardless of how you earn.
Legal Verification When Buying an Independent House
Buying an independent house means checking two separate legal layers — the land under it and the structure standing on it — and most first-time buyers only check one.
Power of Attorney Sales: Legal Risks for Buyers
Why a property being sold through a general power of attorney deserves extra caution, and the specific checks a first-time buyer should insist on.
Documents to Check Before Buying a Flat in India
A de-jargonized, state-aware master checklist of every document a first-time buyer should ask for before paying a rupee toward a flat.
How to Verify a Property Title Deed Before Buying
A concrete, ordered method for tracing property ownership yourself — and knowing exactly where your DIY checks end and a lawyer's title opinion must begin.
30-Year Title Chain Search: What It Means for Buyers
Why lawyers insist on tracing thirty years of ownership before you sign, and what a broken link in that chain actually means for your purchase.
Encumbrance Certificate: How to Read One Before Buying
A line-by-line walkthrough of an encumbrance certificate so a first-time buyer can tell a stray mortgage entry from routine paperwork.
Sale Deed vs Sale Agreement: Key Differences for Buyers
A first-time buyer asked to pay 20% against an unregistered agreement learns exactly when a property actually changes hands under Indian law — and it isn't at that signature.
Sale Deed Clauses Every Buyer Must Check
A clause-by-clause walkthrough of the registered sale deed so a first-time buyer knows exactly what to question before signing, not after.
Occupancy Certificate (OC): Why It Matters Before You Buy
Before you accept keys to a new flat, understand what an occupancy certificate actually proves — and what can go wrong if you move in without one.
Home Loan Legal and Technical Verification: What Banks Check
The loan is 'approved in principle' — so why is the bank still sending a lawyer and a valuer to the property before it releases a rupee?