While land and other immovable properties are physical assets, ownership over these must be proved with the help of documentary support. This basic logic would help a rookie buyer or investor differentiate between a … READ FULL STORY
Property ownership is a cornerstone of modern society, providing individuals with a sense of stability and the ability to control assets. The concept encompasses various types of ownership, each defined by specific rules and … READ FULL STORY
An unregistered agreement to sell or an unregistered general power of attorney (GPA) can’t be used to transfer the title of an immovable property, the Supreme Court has ruled. While delivering its order in … READ FULL STORY
 Property investments are highly capital intensive and any mistake made during the process, can cause a great deal of trouble for the buyer. This makes it imperative for a buyer to exercise due … READ FULL STORY
A commencement certificate is a document from the local municipal authority that permits the developer to begin construction of the project. The commencement certificate (or CC) is usually granted, only after the developer has … READ FULL STORY
Property dispute numbers in India are quite overwhelming. Only over 66% of the cases pending in various civil courts of India are related to property disputes. Of all the cases that India’s apex court … READ FULL STORY
The Supreme Court, on January 8, 2020, ruled that to forcibly dispossess citizens of their private property, without following the due process of law, would be to violate a human right, as also the … READ FULL STORY
Buying a property is not just about paying the money and taking possession of the unit. The process and the documentation involved in the transaction, is complicated and is often beyond the comprehension of … READ FULL STORY
The Latin phrase ‘caveat emptor’, which literally means ‘buyer beware’, is applicable in all the deals of purchases made by you, from small value items to big-ticket items like a house. When you buy … READ FULL STORY
In the event where a home owner defaults on the loan taken, the lender is entitled to legally repossess the property. Such repossessed properties are ultimately sold through physical or electronic versions of auctions. … READ FULL STORY
Owning a home is a dream for many and being able to buy a home early in one’s career, can give you lots of joy. Experts point out that very few youngsters take the … READ FULL STORY
Self-redevelopment of old, dilapidated housing projects in cities like Mumbai is a much-talked-about phenomenon and is rapidly catching on, because it is in many cases a practically possible proposition. Self-completion of stalled projects is, … READ FULL STORY
For a home buyer, the much awaited sense of ownership of the dream home, follows the execution and registration of the sale deed. The sale deed, from the seller to the buyer, is the … READ FULL STORY
