Guides / Registration and Documents
5 guides in this topic.
Understand the difference between an occupancy certificate and a completion certificate, why both matter before you take possession, and what can go wrong if the builder has not obtained them.
Understand the difference between a sale deed, agreement to sell, general power of attorney and will, which of them transfers ownership in India and which are risky to rely on.
Learn what an encumbrance certificate is, what it proves and does not prove, how to apply for one including in Bihar, and how to read it before you buy property or take a loan.
Understand what stamp duty is, how it is calculated on property in India, how circle rates affect it, how to find your state's current rate and ways to avoid overpaying legally.
A clear step-by-step guide to registering a property in India, from stamp duty and drafting the deed to the sub-registrar visit, with documents, common mistakes and what to do after.