What Documents To be Checked Before Buying a Resale Flat in India
Buying a resale flat may appear safer than purchasing an under-construction property—you can inspect the house, meet the neighbours and evaluate the locality. However, the real legal risk often lies in the documents. A well-maintained flat can still be mortgaged, involved in litigation or constructed without proper approval. Before paying the token amount, verify the following documents. 1. Seller’s Identity and Authority Check the seller’s PAN, Aadhaar or other government-issued identification and ensure that the name matches the ownership documents. If the property has multiple owners, every co-owner must consent to and execute the sale. Where someone is acting through a Power of Attorney, verify that it is valid, sufficiently stamped and registered wherever legally required. For inherited property, examine the will, probate, succession certificate, legal-heir certificate, partition deed or release deeds, as applicable. 2. Registered Sale Deed The seller’s registered sale deed is the...
