Legal Checklist

Documents to Check Before You Buy

The paperwork that actually protects you as a buyer — what each document confirms, and the Telangana-specific registration details to know.

Document Checklist

Documents to Check Before Buying an Apartment in Hyderabad


Core documents to verify
DocumentWhat It Confirms
Sale deed / mother deed (chain of title)Legal ownership history of the land/property
Encumbrance Certificate (EC)No pending loans, mortgages or legal disputes on the property (typically checked over 13–30 years)
RERA registration certificateThe project is registered with TG RERA and its disclosures are on record
Approved building plan / sanctioned planConstruction matches what was officially approved
Occupancy Certificate (OC)The completed building is certified fit for occupation (for ready or nearing-completion projects)
Property tax receiptsTax dues are current and there are no outstanding civic liabilities
E-stamp certificateStamp duty has been correctly paid at registration

This list is general guidance for Telangana residential purchases, not exhaustive legal advice; consult a qualified property lawyer for your specific transaction.

Registration Specifics

Telangana Registration Specifics to Know


  • Stamp duty is generally 4% of the higher of market value or transaction value, in both urban and rural areas.
  • An additional transfer duty of around 1.5% applies within municipal/GHMC limits — confirm applicability for a specific location, since this can differ for HMDA/panchayat-governed areas like Kismatpur.
  • Registration fee is around 0.5% of property value, subject to a minimum and maximum cap.
  • Registration is booked and processed through the IGRS Telangana portal, with biometric and Aadhaar-based verification at the sub-registrar office.

Have Questions About Sobha Kismatpur’s Documentation?

Our team can walk you through RERA status and the exact documents you’ll receive at each stage.

Buyer Questions

Documents Checklist FAQs — Sobha Kismatpur


Short, direct answers to the questions buyers ask most.

It confirms whether a property has any registered loans, mortgages or legal disputes against it, typically checked over a 13–30 year period — essential before any purchase.

Not at booking, since the building isn’t complete yet; it becomes essential to check before taking possession or making a final payment.

Approximately 4% stamp duty, plus a registration fee of around 0.5% (subject to a cap), with an additional transfer duty of around 1.5% typically applying within municipal/GHMC limits; confirm exact applicability with the sub-registrar for your specific property.