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.
Documents to Check Before Buying an Apartment in Hyderabad
| Document | What 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 certificate | The project is registered with TG RERA and its disclosures are on record |
| Approved building plan / sanctioned plan | Construction matches what was officially approved |
| Occupancy Certificate (OC) | The completed building is certified fit for occupation (for ready or nearing-completion projects) |
| Property tax receipts | Tax dues are current and there are no outstanding civic liabilities |
| E-stamp certificate | Stamp 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.
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.
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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.