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Due Diligence & Site Inspection Checklist
Essential verification items before paying advance token money
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Title Deed & Encumbrance Certificate (EC)
Ensure a clean 15–30 year nil-encumbrance certificate showing no ongoing mortgages or legal disputes.
Khata Certificate & Extract Verification
Verify A-Khata or municipal equivalent status with updated local revenue municipal records.
Approved Sanctioned Plan & Occupancy Certificate (OC)
Check that constructed floor area matches sanctioned blueprints without unauthorized modifications.
Physical Plumbing & Seepage Inspection
Test all taps, flush tanks, concealed pipe areas, and ceiling corners for dampness or structural cracks.
Car Parking Allotment Letter
Confirm demarcated covered/open car parking space mentioned specifically in the draft sale agreement.
Property Tax Receipts & RWA No-Due Certificate
Request the latest property tax receipt and society maintenance clearance from the existing owner.
Expert Recommendations
Legal
Never Skip Independent Legal Scrutiny
Always hire an independent property lawyer to vet original parent deeds and link documents, rather than relying solely on bank loan approval.
Financial
Factor In Hidden Ancillary Costs
Account for 6–8% in stamp duty & registration fees, RWA club membership charges, and interior costs on top of the base property price.
Essential
Visit at Different Times of Day
Inspect the property in the morning (for natural sunlight & school traffic) and in the evening (for noise levels & parking congestion).