Document checklist before buying a Property

The job is not over till the paper work is done in a proper manner. There are several documents required while buying a home, either a new one or a resale flat. The fact is, there is no getting away from the paperwork.

When buying a flat directly from a builder, you will need to deposit the documents with the finance company that will issue the loan.


·            The original allotment letter

·            The original cash paid receipt

·           A legal opinion with respect to the property certifying that the land owner, builder or developer has a clear marketable unencumbered title to the property and no equitable mortgage or any other subsisting mortgage

·             The original deed of conveyance of land conveying the undivided interest in land, common areas and facilities along with the original agreement for construction entered into with the builder.

·             A certificate stating nil encumbrances for the last 13 years

·             Khata or a 7x12 extract

·          A copy of the ULC order issued by the additional collector and a competent authority

·             A copy of the latest tax paid receipt

·             A completion certificate

·             The sanctioned building plan/license

If you have bought a flat on resale, you need to have the following documents deposited with the finance company:

·             The original absolute sale deed executed between the vendor and the original owner

·             The original absolute sale deed executed between the vendor and yourself

·             An NOC from the co-operative society

·             The original possession certificate

·             The original Khata or 7x12 extract

·             A copy of the latest tax paid receipt Copies of parent deeds pertaining to the property in question

·             The sanctioned building plan

·             An encumbrance certificate that covers the last 13 years

·             A copy of the ULC order issued by Additional Collector and a competent authority

·             The legal opinion with respect to the property certifying that the land owner, builder or developer has got clear marketable unencumbered title to the property and no equitable mortgage or any other subsisting mortgage.

-      Adv. R. P. Rathod.