✅ Legal & Ownership Verification

Title Deed
- Ensure the seller has a clear title (ownership) of the property.
- Get the deed verified by a property lawyer.
Chain of Title Documents
- Check the ownership history of the property to ensure it has changed hands legally.
Encumbrance Certificate
- Confirms that the property is free from any legal dues or mortgages.
Sale Agreement & Registry
- Review the draft agreement and ensure the sale deed will be registered at the sub-registrar office.
Power of Attorney (if applicable)
- If the seller is acting on behalf of someone, verify that they have a legal and registered POA.

📜 Property Approvals & Documentation

RERA Registration
- For new or under-construction properties, ensure it's registered on https://rera.delhi.gov.in or corresponding RERA portals for Gurgaon/Noida/Ghaziabad.
Land Use Certificate
- Verify that the land is zoned for residential/commercial use as applicable.
Building Plan Approval
- The layout plan should be sanctioned by local development authority (DDA, Noida Authority, GNIDA, HUDA, etc.)
Completion Certificate (CC)
- For ready-to-move-in properties, this certifies that construction is as per approved plan.
Occupancy Certificate (OC)

Indicates the building is fit for habitation and has been inspected by civic authorities.

Get pre-approval and confirm that major banks/NBFCs approve loans for this project.

Understand the applicable stamp duty and registration cost in that area (generally 5-7% in Delhi NCR).

Research previous projects, delivery timelines, legal disputes (if any), and RERA complaints.

Study trends in property appreciation, demand for rental, and nearby commercial/transport hubs.

Availability of roads, water supply, drainage, electricity, schools, hospitals, and public transport.

For under-construction projects, verify the expected handover date and delay clauses.

Check bye-laws, pet policies, visitor rules, and transfer charges in case of resale.

Assess construction quality, finishing, ventilation, and design. Get an engineer if unsure.

Confirm if parking is included in cost or charged separately. Check allocation process.