#Due Diligence
22 articles tagged with “Due Diligence”
First-Time Plot Buyer's Complete Guide to Chennai: From Search to Registration
Buying your first plot in Chennai involves 12 distinct steps and 6 document verifications that can trip up unprepared buyers. This guide walks you through every stage.
DTCP vs CMDA vs RERA: Understanding Approval Types Before You Buy
Most buyers hear 'DTCP approved' and assume it's safe. The reality is more nuanced — each approval type has different coverage, protections, and what they guarantee. Here's the definitive guide.
How to Verify Land Documents in Tamil Nadu: A Step-by-Step Guide
Title disputes are the single biggest risk in buying property in Tamil Nadu. This step-by-step verification guide covers all six documents you must check before paying any advance.
Patta, Chitta, and Encumbrance Certificate Explained: Tamil Nadu Property Documents Guide
These three documents appear in every Tamil Nadu property transaction but confuse most buyers. Here's plain-language explanation of what each is, what it proves, and where to get it.
Complete Plot Buying Checklist: 35 Things to Verify Before Paying
A professional property buyer's complete checklist — covering documents, physical inspection, financial aspects, and post-purchase steps — for buying plots in Chennai and Tamil Nadu.
NRI Plot Purchase Checklist: 20 Things to Verify Before Sending Money to India
NRI property scams are real — and distance makes verification harder. Here's a 20-point due diligence checklist every NRI must complete before purchasing a plot in India.
How to Identify and Avoid Disputed Land: A Buyer's Fraud Prevention Guide
Court-attached, benami-held, encroached-upon land is sold to unsuspecting buyers more often than you'd think. Here's how each fraud works and exactly how to catch it before you pay.
How to Negotiate Plot Prices: Strategies That Actually Work in Chennai
Most buyers accept the asking price or make a token counter-offer and lose. Here are the negotiation strategies that experienced buyers use to get 5–15% off land prices in Chennai.
TNRERA Updates Q1 2025: New Registrations, Orders, and What Buyers Need to Know
TNRERA's Q1 2025 activity includes 85 new project registrations, 127 complaint disposals, and two significant penalty orders. Here's what changed and what it means for buyers.
Common Mistakes First-Time Plot Buyers Make in Chennai (and How to Avoid Them)
Interviews with property lawyers and buyers who've been through disputes reveal the same mistakes repeating. Here are the seven most costly errors and exactly how to avoid them.
Sale Deed vs Agreement to Sell: What's the Difference and When You Need Each
These two documents are often confused by first-time buyers, but they have fundamentally different legal effects. Getting this wrong can cost you your advance money.
Buying Inherited Property in India: The Legal Checklist to Avoid Family Disputes
Inherited land is one of the highest-risk purchases in India — hidden co-heirs and undivided shares have undone thousands of transactions. Here's exactly what to verify.
Power of Attorney for Property Purchase: When You Need It and How It Works
NRIs and busy buyers often use Power of Attorney for property transactions. But POA-based property purchases carry risks that many buyers don't understand until something goes wrong.
Power of Attorney for NRI Property Transactions: What It Can and Cannot Do
Power of Attorney is a necessity for NRIs transacting in Indian property from abroad. But a poorly drafted POA creates as many problems as it solves. Here's what to get right.
How to Evaluate a Real Estate Developer Before Buying in Chennai: 10-Point Framework
Not all developers deliver what they promise. This 10-point evaluation framework separates credible developers from risky ones — before you put down a booking amount.
10 Red Flags When Buying from a Real Estate Developer: Walk Away Before You Pay
Most real estate fraud has warning signs that buyers miss in the excitement of the purchase. Here are 10 red flags that should make you walk away before booking.
Water Supply for Your Plot: CMWSSB Connection, Borewell, and What to Budget
Water is the most under-researched infrastructure factor when buying a Chennai plot. Here's exactly what's available, what it costs, and how to secure it before construction.
TNRERA Tamil Nadu: How RERA Protects Plot Buyers and What to Do If a Developer Defaults
TNRERA has handled 1,200+ consumer complaints since launch. Here's what RERA actually protects you from, how to file a complaint, and the remedies available when developers fail to deliver.
How to Spot and Avoid Real Estate Fraud in Chennai: A Buyer's Warning Guide
Property fraud in Chennai takes predictable forms. Knowing the patterns — forged documents, double-selling, fake approvals — lets you screen out fraudulent deals before paying any advance.
How to Evaluate a Real Estate Developer in India Before Buying
Developer track record is one of the most important — and most ignored — factors in plot buying. Here's a framework for assessing any developer before committing your money.
Real Estate Glossary: 50 Tamil Nadu Property Terms Explained in Plain English
Patta, Chitta, FMB, poramboke, encumbrance — Tamil Nadu property transactions use terms that confuse even experienced buyers. Here's every important term, explained plainly.
Converting Agricultural Land to Residential Use in Tamil Nadu: Process and Risks
Some buyers consider agricultural land for eventual residential use. Here's the conversion process (DTCP approval route), the time it actually takes, and why most buyers shouldn't attempt it.