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The 5 RERA checks before you pay a token
Five checks, each tied to a section of the RERA Act, 2016, with what to ask for and what a red flag looks like.
For: Buyers of under-construction and new projects in India
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NRI property-buying roadmap for India
The order of operations from goal-setting to possession, with the questions to put to your lawyer and chartered accountant at each step.
For: NRIs and overseas Indians buying in India
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Dubai buyer checklist
What to check on the broker, the developer, the project, the contract and the running costs before you commit.
For: Indian and other overseas buyers considering Dubai
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Seller's checklist
Documents to gather, how to price on evidence, how to choose a licensed broker and what to put in writing.
For: Owners getting ready to sell
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What are the guides based on?
Official texts, such as the RERA Act, 2016 for the 5 RERA checks. Anything not yet checked against an official source is marked to be verified.
Is a guide legal or tax advice?
No. The guides are general information and process checklists. State rules differ, so have a lawyer and a chartered accountant read your documents.
Which guide should I start with?
Buying a new project in India: the 5 RERA checks. NRI buying in India: the NRI property-buying roadmap. Considering Dubai: the Dubai buyer checklist. Selling: the seller's checklist.
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