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Property guides for India
Plain answers for buying, renting, inspecting and looking after property, with official sources.
Property inspection checklist for Indian homes
A room-by-room checklist to inspect a flat or house in India before you buy, rent or move in: plumbing, electrical, dampness, doors, windows and fittings.
6 min read · Reviewed 12 October 2026
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Pre-possession inspection: what to check before taking a new flat
What to inspect before taking possession of a new flat from a builder in India, how to make a snag list, and the builder's defect liability under RERA.
5 min read · Reviewed 12 October 2026
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How to verify a project's RERA registration
Step-by-step: check a real estate project's RERA registration number on your state's RERA portal, and what to look for before you pay a booking amount.
4 min read · Reviewed 12 October 2026
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Documents to check before buying a property in India
Documents to verify before buying property in India: title deed, chain of title, encumbrance certificate, approvals, tax receipts and society NOC.
6 min read · Reviewed 12 October 2026
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Rent agreements in India: stamp duty, registration and e-sign
How rent agreements work in India: 11-month agreements, when registration is required, stamp duty by state, e-stamping and Aadhaar e-sign, and what to include.
5 min read · Reviewed 12 October 2026
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Paying property bills through Bharat Connect (BBPS)
What Bharat Connect (BBPS) is, which property bills you can pay through it, how the BBPS reference works, and how to raise a complaint if a payment goes wrong.
3 min read · Reviewed 12 October 2026
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Managing your Indian property as an NRI
A practical guide for NRIs managing property in India: power of attorney, tenants and verification, rent and TDS, property tax, inspections and maintenance.
5 min read · Reviewed 12 October 2026
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Home loan documents checklist
The documents banks usually ask for in an Indian home loan application: identity and address proof, income proof, property documents and the builder's papers.
4 min read · Reviewed 12 October 2026
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