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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.
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- Step 1. Set your goal and your budget
- Step 2. Confirm what you are allowed to buy
- Step 3. Shortlist and verify the project and the title
- Step 4. Plan the money
- Step 5. Agreement, payments and tax at source
- Step 6. Power of attorney (if you cannot be there)
- Step 7. Possession, renting and exit
- Questions for your professionals
Sources: The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (India Code) ยท MahaRERA (Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority)
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