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Why Is Legal Property Verification Necessary Before Buying Real Estate? & Across India

Need a property verification lawyer before buying property? Advocate BK Singh helps review ownership documents, title issues and real estate risks in India.


Purchase of a property is considered to be one of the biggest investment your household or business will make. You as an individual might be saving up every money you earn just to buy that dream house you’ve always wanted. Or it could be your dream business which has been tirelessly gathering funds to own their own workspace, open land or investment property. However what occurs way too frequently is,properties fall into legal disputes after you’ve already paid for it because you didn’t get it verified while in the process of buying. Family members of previous owner claiming ownership,history of title or proper approvals of the property wasn’t verified.

That dream house you are purchasing might seem legal from all points you can see. The documents could be perfectly legit at a quick glance. But pending lawsuits over the property,purchased from a builder without required approvals being sold to you as someone’ ancestral property when it in fact isn’t. Mismatch of father’s name on registry documents or pending property tax dilemmas are all situations where the property you are buying reveals its true nature after the registration is done under your name.

A Property Verification Lawyer analyses if you can legally buy the property you intend to purchase. By having the documents your seller has provided you professionally verified, you will be able to know if there is a chance of getting into a property dispute by purchasing. Go through the chain of ownership and know your property inside out legally.

We get clients who reach out to us when it’ way too late for them. When they’ve either received a court notice for the property, are already into a property dispute or when they suddenly found the missing link in documents. By now your’ already stuck in a situation you can’t get out of easily and don’ have many options. You suddenly become party to a property dispute. A dispute you could have easily avoided if you’ve verified your property beforehand.

At Advocate BK Singh we understand the importance of verifying your property before buying. Contact a lawyer at the start of your property sale and keep yourself from unnecessary property disputes.

Why Should You Hire a Property Lawyer Before Buying Property?

Property verification before buying by a Property Lawyer includes doing a due diligence of title and various other legal aspects of a property. Prior to the buyer even jumping into the thought process of buying one. Verifying property isn’t just limited to looking at documents to establish the seller’s ability to sell. There are many details to consider when looking to buy a property. Anything from Sale deed, title documents, history of transactions, revenue records,approved plans,possession details or authorities letter. Sometimes a single property may have had multiple transactions. Ask one question wrong and you will leave yourself up for risk in the future.

A qualified Property Lawyer will guide you through problems regarding :-

  • Validity of sellers ability to sell you the property
  • History of property and chain of title
  • Litigation if any on the property
  • Searching property title also reveals if any documents are missing related to property.
  • Was proper approvals obtained from required authorities. Any violations

BK Singh offers property verification for sale buyers who would like to know beyond any doubt before they put their hard working money on a property.

Property Verification Helps Buyers By…

As Delhi NCR has expanded into giving people many options to invest in. Residential properties, businesses and investment properties. Properties in Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad,Gurugram and Faridabad have people looking to buy from all over India.

With lots of opportunities for property buyers there are also traps in documents. Property’s that have been sold more than once, builder projects which haven’t launched yet. Trying to verify Authority approvals, inherited properties and resale properties all need a second look.

A property buyer avoiding this research step is only setting himself up for future inconvenience. When he is unable to take possession, transfer or in some cases own the property.

Property Verification allows you to be 100% sure on where your property stands legally.

Property Verification Before Buying – Quick Facts

  • Title search will reveal the title risk before your purchase
  • Property Due Diligence can reveal previous property seller
  • Just because it is the first sale deed, doesn’t mean it was the first time property was sold
  • Due Diligence can care about the previous seller of the property
  • Title Risk can be found even after you register the property
  • Have your sale agreement reviewed by an attorney to ensure you aren’t at risk.
  • All real estate advice will be based on facts you present and documents provided.

Documents Required For Property Verification

  • Copies of all previous sale deeds. To understand from whom the seller had purchased the property.
  • Title documents of the property. To validate who has the right to sell you the property
  • Mutation documents from when owners were changed. To check if mutations were done by revenue department
  • Tax receipts. To check if there are any pending taxes on the property
  • Approved building plans. To make sure seller got all required approvals to construct the building.
  • Letter from authorities. To verify if the property has obtained clearance of breaking any laws
  • Identity of the seller. To validate who is selling you the property

Get each of these documents reviewed by a Property Verification lawyer prior to purchasing. A Property Verification Lawyer will go through these documents and point out any legal risks you may face when buying the property.

Who Needs A Property Lawyer Before Buying?

This question has been asked to me many times by clients. “I only buy expensive commercial properties. Do I really need to verify?” This couldn’ be more incorrect. Not verifying your property before purchasing can cause many issues for you later on.

When is it needed?

If any of the below situations apply to you.

  • Simple property sales for first time buyers
  • Family purchasing residential property
  • Investors looking to buy into resale property.
  • Business people investing into commercial properties.
  • Properties that have been inherited or transferred from someone.
  • NRIs investing in properties in India.

BK Singh provides Property Verification for sale clients who want to triple check before they put their hard earned money down on a property.

How Can I Benefit from Property Verification?

Purchasing a property should be done without fear. Don’ trust what you’re being told, see in an advertisement or what the seller shows you on paper. Have it double checked.

Advocate BK Singh can help you have peace of mind by verifying your property.

Let us look over your paperwork. Have your documents verified, titles searched and any legal traps found.

Things you should know before you BUY.

  • Do I legally own the property? Clear Title
  • Is there anything else I should look into legally.? Due Diligence
  • Is this purchase a risky sale? Risks
  • What should I look out for before signing the agreement? Safeguards.

Receive a objective opinion from a Property Verification Lawyer. Buy your property with confidence.

Property Law you should know

Property law which applies to buying property in India will vary from case to case. As every property has different nature and is based on where the property is located. A Property Verification Lawyer will go through your paperwork/records. And help you understand if this transaction is safe to purchase legally (on paper). Below are some laws that may apply to your property.

Transactions are typically governed by : –

  • Transfer of Property Act, 1882
  • Registration Act, 1908
  • State specific land law
  • Development Authority/ Building regulators(depending on where property is located)

Property Verification will include

  • Title of seller
  • Previous transfer of ownership
  • Registration
  • Revenue records
  • Claims against property
  • Tax related clears
  • and more..

Property Verification does not guarantee that your property transaction you’re about to enter into is 100% risk free. What it can do is allow you know what you may possibly get yourself into.

What happens if Property Verification is overlooked?

Some potential consequences that can happen if you chose not to look into your property.

  • Unable to establish title.
  • Problems arise when you want to sell your property.
  • Loss of money if someone else claims your property.
  • Loss of time before you can legally own the property.
  • Having to counter lawsuits either from seller or someone who claims they own the property.
  • Increased chances of paying more for lawyer fees in future.

You may find that you have title issues with your property that can take years to fix. Simply because when you bought the property no one looked into the original documents.

When would you need to contact a Property Lawyer?

You may need a lawyer consulted before you.

  • Buy a residential property.
  • Buy commercial properties
  • Purchase vacant land
  • Buy property under building contract.
  • Buy resale property
  • Purchase property from family.
  • Purchase property if Power of Attorney is involved.

Receive legal consultation before you become bound to a contract. The earlier you know your responsibilities and risks when buying property. The better understanding you’ll have when signing that paperwork.

Property Lawyer Delhi help you with your purchase.

Property Lawyer Delhi can help any purchasers looking for answers before they jump into that next property purchase. Our firm provides legal consultations for property buyers. We will look over the documents and history of sale to pinpoint any legal aspects that may affect you when purchasing the property in question. Advocate BK Singh can help you, family members, investors by professionally making sure your property is legally able to be sold to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it necessary to get a lawyer’s opinion before buying property?

Ans. Yes. Its always best to get a lawyer’ opinion on any property related documents you’ve been provided prior to making your final decision. Property Verification by Lawyers means a professional will dig deeper into background of the property you intend to buy. Making sure you don’t face any legal obstacles after you purchase your property.

Does property registration guarantee clear ownership?

Ans. Registration of property is one of the legal aspects required when transferring ownership of property. Title verification will not guarantee that the property you’re buying has no problems with ownership. Just because the seller provides you a registration certificate that proves he owns property. Don’t jump right into a sale unless you’ve done your research.

What documents do lawyers generally verify for property verification?

Ans. Generally, lawyers will verify the property title, previous sale deed which transferred ownership of property. They will check the approved building plan, tax payment certificates and any other document you provide them.

Can lawyers verify inherited property before purchase?

Ans. Yes, lawyers can and will verify property for sale when dealing with inherited property. Since there can be many owners to an inherited property. ( Deceased left many family members to inherit the property). Succession will need to be verified. And previous ownership will need to be looked into.

Claims from family members who were left out of property inheritance can also create problems on who owns the property.

When should property verification be done?

Ans. Yes, we recommend you verify the property before giving the seller a large sum of money or signing the sale agreement. You want to make sure there are no legal obstacles when attempting to purchase the property.

Does property verification guarantee that there will be no legal dispute?

Ans. Property verification does everything we can legally provide for our clients before you purchase a property. While we will never 100% guarantee that there won’t be any legal disputes. We will try our best to find you any problems with your property.

Does Advocate BK Singh provide property verification in Delhi NCR and across India?

Ans. Yes, Advocate BK Singh provides property verification for clients in Delhi NCR and across India. Feel free to contact us if you’ located elsewhere.

When is Property Verification recommended?

Ans. Property Verification is recommended when you purchase any property. Whether its new, old, building ground or resale. If there are legal issues with the owner selling to you. It may cause problem when you try and register the property under your name.

Should I seek a lawyer’s advice before buying property from a builder?

Ans. Yes, its recommended to seek a lawyer’ advice prior to buying a property from a builder. A lawyer can verify the builders’ documents. Along with your purchase agreement and the builder’ plans.

Builders often try and sell you a plan which has not been approved by authorities. A Property Verification Lawyer will look over all these aspects for you.

How does Advocate BK Singh assist with property verification?

Ans. Advocate BK Singh will walk you through property verification step by step. He will explain any terms you don’t understand and assist you with understanding your property documents.

Conclusion

Buying property is a huge financial step one can take. Let one little mistake in a document trap you in a lawsuit years after you paid for the property or had it registered. Avoid the chance and have a Property Verification Lawyer verify your property BEFORE you purchase it. BK Singh provides property Buyer’ consultations and services for property verification.

Don’t sign on that dotted line until your Lawyer makes sure you” legally own it.

Happy Purchasing and let us know if you have any questions!

Author Bio

Lawyer who handles Civil Property Disputes – advocate BK Singh specializes in Civil disputes which are related to properties. Offering online legal advice on buying property verification,hiring property verification lawyers and property law in India. Advocate BK Singh will guide you through local laws regarding property buying/selling. He will analyse your property documents and represent you in court in a client friendly manner.

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