Using a POA to Buy a Resale Flat as an NRI
A registered special POA lets an NRI close on a resale flat without flying home, but the seller's title chain and society dues still need remote checking first.
Legal Due Diligence Checklist for a Resale Flat
Buying a resale flat from an individual seller means inheriting decades of paper trail — here is the checklist that catches a hidden lien before it becomes yours.
Resale Ready Flat vs New Under-Construction: A First Buy
Why a resale ready flat is a genuine third option for first-time buyers, and how it stacks up against a new under-construction unit on price, GST, condition, and diligence.
Ready Flat Hidden Costs: Society Transfer, Dues and Repairs
The sticker price and stamp duty on a ready flat are just the opening line of the bill — society transfer fees, pending dues and immediate repairs are what actually surprise first-time buyers at handover.
Society Transfer Charges on a Resale Flat: What You'll Actually Pay
The society's 'transfer fee' for your resale flat can be legitimate or inflated — here's how to tell, what's typically capped, and how to budget it.
Official-Records Checklist for Buying a Resale Flat
A records-first walkthrough of exactly which documents to collect and verify before buying a resale flat, with where each one comes from and why the as-of date matters.
New vs Resale Flat: Which Fits Your Budget Better?
The resale flat looks cheaper on the price tag alone — but GST, renovation, loan tenure caps, and maintenance can flip the true cost either way.