Property Transactions

Property transactions in India involve the transfer of immovable property through sale, gift, or other means, with registration required for validity of most transfers. What it is: the legal process of buying, selling, or transferring land or buildings, including title verification, drafting the deed, and registration. When it applies: when you purchase or sell property, gift or transfer it within the family, or need to secure clear title before a transaction. Transfers are governed by the Transfer of Property Act and registered under the Registration Act with stamp duty payable under state law. How an advocate helps: an advocate conducts due diligence on title and encumbrances, verifies revenue and municipal records, drafts the sale or gift deed, calculates stamp duty, and oversees registration. The advocate protects you from title defects, fraud, and hidden liabilities. First steps: collect the current owner's title documents, prior chain of title, encumbrance certificate, and property tax receipts. Book a consultation to get the title verified, understand the stamp duty and registration process, and ensure the transaction is legally sound before you pay under Indian property law.