10 Things to Check Before You Buy a Flat in Hyderabad
Picture this. The brochure is glossy, the sample flat smells of fresh paint, and the salesperson says only a few units are left. Your heart says yes. Your wallet is already reaching for the cheque book.
Pause. The smartest homebuyers spend a single afternoon on checks that can protect savings built over many years. Here is the checklist to run before you pay a rupee.
1. Verify the RERA registration yourself
Ask the seller for the exact TG RERA registration number, then search it on the official portal at rera.telangana.gov.in. The check is free and needs no login. Confirm that the project name, phase and promoter match your booking papers.
2. Read what the RERA record actually says
The record shows the promoter's name, the declared possession date and the approved details of the project. Note the date you checked and keep a copy for your file.
3. Understand the escrow rule
Under RERA, a large share of buyer money (70 per cent) must be held in a dedicated project account and released against construction progress.
4. Check building approvals
Ask to see the sanctioned building plan from the local planning authority. The floors, number of units and layout you are sold must match what was approved.
5. Trace the land title
The land should have a clear ownership history. A property lawyer can review the title documents and confirm there is no dispute.
6. Get an Encumbrance Certificate (EC)
This document, issued by the Sub-Registrar's office, shows whether the property has registered loans or transfers against it.
7. Study the builder's track record
Visit completed projects, speak to residents and look at how the builder handled delays.
8. Compare carpet area, not just the headline size
RERA standardises the use of carpet area, which is the space inside your walls. Ask for carpet area and super built-up area in writing.
9. Read the payment schedule and agreement line by line
Payments should be linked to construction stages. Check possession date, delay penalties, parking terms and promised amenities.
10. Match every name and number
The name on the receipt, agreement and RERA record should be the exact same legal entity.
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