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Property & Real Estate
End-to-end property legal solutions
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State/UT RERA authorities established
Minimum title search period we recommend
Funds builders must keep in RERA escrow
RERA complaints resolved across India
Looking for the best property lawyer in India? NyaySevak connects you with verified property law advocates for title verification, sale deed drafting, RERA complaints, builder-buyer disputes, partition suits, tenant eviction, and land acquisition matters — across the Supreme Court, 25 High Courts, RERA Tribunals, and 700+ District Sub-Registrar offices. Whether you need a property lawyer in Delhi for a builder dispute, in Bangalore for an A-khata/B-khata title check, in Mumbai for a CHS conveyance, or anywhere in India for stamp-duty and registration guidance, our advocates handle every type of real-estate matter under the Transfer of Property Act 1882, Registration Act 1908, and the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act 2016 (RERA). Free first consultation in 60 seconds.
India's real estate sector is one of the largest contributors to the GDP, and with increasing urbanization, property transactions have grown in both volume and complexity. Issues like unclear titles, benami (fictitious) ownership, encroachments, unauthorized constructions, delayed possession by builders, unfair agreements, and fraudulent registrations are endemic. Our team has deep expertise in conducting multi-layered title verification spanning 30+ years of ownership history, identifying encumbrances, liens, and pending litigation, and ensuring that our clients make fully informed property decisions.
For homebuyers affected by delayed or stalled projects, we provide aggressive representation before RERA authorities, Appellate Tribunals, and the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC). For landowners facing acquisition, we ensure fair compensation under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. Our documentation services cover the entire lifecycle of property ownership—from agreement to sell and sale deed drafting to mutation, property tax management, and estate planning through wills and trusts.
Issues We Handle
Governing Framework
What We Offer
Comprehensive title search and due diligence covering 30+ years of ownership chain, verification at the Sub-Registrar's office, revenue records (7/12 extracts, khatauni, patta), encumbrance certificates, litigation search, and RERA compliance verification for new projects.
Professional drafting of all property transfer documents including sale deeds, gift deeds, lease and leave-and-license agreements, collaboration agreements, and joint development agreements. Each document is tailored to protect our client's interests and ensure compliance with applicable stamp duty and registration requirements.
End-to-end support for property registration including stamp duty calculation, e-stamping, document preparation, biometric verification, and representation at the Sub-Registrar's office. We also handle post-registration formalities like mutation of revenue records and updating property tax records.
Filing complaints before RERA authorities for delayed possession, defective construction, deviation from sanctioned plans, refund of deposits with interest, and non-compliance with builder-buyer agreements. We handle matters before RERA authorities across all states and RERA Appellate Tribunals.
Representing landowners in acquisition proceedings under the Right to Fair Compensation Act, 2013, challenging inadequate compensation, filing references for enhancement before the Reference Court, and pursuing appeals. We also handle rehabilitation and resettlement claims for displaced families.
Drafting legally sound wills, registering them at the Sub-Registrar's office, and filing probate applications before the competent court. We also handle contested probate proceedings, challenges to the validity of wills, and succession certificate applications for intestate estates.
Drafting and reviewing mortgage deeds, equitable mortgage documentation, and security interest creation documents. We represent borrowers in disputes with banks and financial institutions regarding mortgage enforcement, SARFAESI proceedings, and property auction challenges.
Advisory and litigation under state-specific Rent Control Acts, eviction petitions, fair rent determination, protection against illegal eviction, and handling matters before Rent Controllers and Appellate Authorities.
Step by Step
The end-to-end procedural roadmap our advocates follow for property & real estate matters.
30-year title search at Sub-Registrar, encumbrance certificate, revenue records, search at Registrar of Companies if seller is a corporate, and search at the relevant municipal body.
Lawyer drafts an Agreement to Sell (registered or notarised) followed by the Sale Deed with full description of property, consideration, payment terms, possession date, and indemnity clauses.
Stamp duty computed under state-specific rates; payment via e-stamp / SHCIL. Document presented at Sub-Registrar within 4 months for registration under Section 17 Registration Act.
Update municipal records (khata, property tax, electricity / water connections) in the new owner's name post-registration.
Builder dispute → RERA complaint at state authority; partition / title / specific performance → civil suit; tenant eviction → Rent Control Court.
Notice to opposite party, pleadings, interim injunction or status-quo orders to prevent transfer / construction. Evidence leads to final order.
RERA orders are time-bound (60–120 days). Civil decrees take longer. Appeal lies to RERA Appellate Tribunal / NCDRC / HC.
Refund recovery, possession delivery, or partition through court commissioner.
Paperwork Checklist
Keep these papers ready before your first consultation — it shortens timelines significantly.
Realistic Duration
Benchmark timelines for each stage — actual durations vary by court load and case complexity.
Title due diligence
2–4 weeks
Registration & mutation
1–3 months
RERA complaint to order
60–180 days
Civil property suit (with appeal)
5–15 years
Primary Sources
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How We Help
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Common Questions
Title verification involves multiple steps: obtaining certified copies of all registered documents from the Sub-Registrar's office for at least 30 years, checking revenue records (7/12 extract in Maharashtra, khatauni in UP, patta in Tamil Nadu), obtaining an encumbrance certificate from the registration authority, verifying approved building plans with the local municipal authority, checking for pending litigation in court records, and confirming RERA registration for under-construction properties. We strongly recommend engaging a lawyer for this process.
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) is a landmark legislation that protects homebuyers by mandating registration of all residential projects above 500 sq. meters or 8 apartments, requiring builders to deposit 70% of project funds in an escrow account, prohibiting sale before RERA registration, ensuring timely delivery with interest for delays, and establishing a fast-track adjudication mechanism. Each state has its own RERA authority—MahaRERA, UP-RERA, HRERA, etc.
Stamp duty is a state-level tax on property transactions, typically ranging from 3% to 8% of the property's market value or transaction value (whichever is higher). Registration charges are usually 1% of the property value, capped at a maximum amount in most states. Some states offer concessions for women buyers (e.g., Delhi charges 4% for women vs 6% for men). E-stamping and franking are the common methods for stamp duty payment, and payment must be made before or at the time of registration.
Yes, NRIs and PIOs can purchase residential and commercial property in India under the FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act) regulations and RBI guidelines. They can buy any number of residential or commercial properties but cannot purchase agricultural land, plantation property, or farmhouse without RBI permission. Payment must be made through NRE/NRO accounts or by inward remittance. Power of Attorney can be used for executing the transaction in absentia.
If a builder delays possession beyond the promised date, you have multiple remedies: file a complaint with the state RERA authority seeking either refund with interest or possession with delay compensation (typically at SBI's highest lending rate plus 2%); file a consumer complaint before the Consumer Forum; or pursue a civil suit for specific performance or damages. Under RERA, the builder is liable to pay interest for every month of delay from the promised possession date.
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