Question 1

What does property document verification involve?

Accepted Answer

It involves examining the documents made available — typically title deeds, prior deeds, the Encumbrance Certificate, khata and tax records, and approval documents — and setting out what those documents establish and what remains unclear.

Question 2

How is title verification carried out?

Accepted Answer

Title verification traces ownership through the chain of documents for the period examined, and compares that chain against the statutory and municipal records made available.

Question 3

What is an Encumbrance Certificate?

Accepted Answer

It is a record of registered transactions relating to a property for a stated period. It is read alongside the title documents rather than in isolation, since it reflects only registered entries for the period requested.

Question 4

How is due diligence different from verification?

Accepted Answer

Verification generally focuses on the documents you provide. Due diligence is broader and typically includes reviewing ownership history, statutory approvals and other records relevant to the transaction.

Question 5

What is a sale deed and when is it executed?

Accepted Answer

A sale deed is the instrument that records the transfer of ownership. It is generally executed and registered after the terms in the agreement of sale have been satisfied.

Question 6

What does property registration involve?

Accepted Answer

Registration involves preparation of the deed, computation and payment of stamp duty and registration fees, execution before the Sub-Registrar and collection of the registered document afterwards.

Question 7

What should be checked before buying an apartment?

Accepted Answer

In addition to the unit documents, the builder's title to the project land, sanctioned plans, occupancy-related documents, RERA details where applicable and the buyer agreements are commonly examined.

Question 8

What is examined during land verification?

Accepted Answer

Title deeds, revenue records such as the RTC and mutation extracts, conversion status where applicable, layout approvals and the Encumbrance Certificate are among the documents commonly reviewed.

Question 9

Do I need a consultation before sharing documents?

Accepted Answer

A short consultation usually helps identify what documents are relevant to your matter, which avoids unnecessary work later.

Question 10

Can you draft property and general legal documents?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We draft and review agreements, deeds, notices, powers of attorney and other legal documents, and explain their effect before execution.

Question 11

Can the outcome of a legal matter be guaranteed?

Accepted Answer

No. Outcomes depend on the specific facts, documents and applicable law, and cannot be guaranteed. Our advice is qualified by the documents and records actually examined.

Question 12

How do I begin?

Accepted Answer

Call or send a WhatsApp message with a short description of your requirement, or submit the enquiry form on the contact page.

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