Documents to Review Before Buying Property: Frequently Asked Questions in Delhi

Where the property or matter is in Delhi, this page sets out, in general terms, how common questions on documents to review before buying property works for someone in Delhi.

Before the frequently asked questions

As a general rule, a title review generally traces the chain of ownership through sale deeds and prior conveyance documents, encumbrance certificates, mutation and revenue records, approved building plans and municipal approvals, and property tax receipts.

Frequently asked questions

What documents should I review before buying a property?

Commonly reviewed documents include the chain of sale deeds, an encumbrance certificate, mutation and revenue records, approved building plans, and property tax receipts, alongside a check for any pending litigation.

Relevant forums in Delhi

• The High Court with jurisdiction is Delhi High Court.
• Matters at the district level are generally handled at the district court complex for your area (Tis Hazari, Karkardooma, Patiala House, Rohini, Saket, Dwarka, or Rouse Avenue).
• The applicable regulator is RERA for NCT of Delhi and UT of Chandigarh.
• Registration is handled through the Delhi Revenue Department's NGDRS portal.

For a fuller explanation, see Registration Is Not the Same as Clear Title, Why a GPA or Agreement to Sell Does Not Transfer Property Title, and Property Title Verification in India: What Due Diligence Covers.

If this touches a situation you are dealing with, you are welcome to discuss it in a consultation.

This is general, educational information and not legal advice. Specific facts can change the analysis, so a qualified advocate should review your situation before you act.