Before buying a property, you should check all these things:

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Here's an Essential Checklist Before Buying Property in Tamil Nadu—whether it's residential, commercial, or land:

1. Verify Title and Ownership

Check Patta/Chitta/Adangal records (for land)

Ensure the seller has a clear title with no disputes or encumbrances

Obtain Encumbrance Certificate (EC) for at least the last 15-30 years

2. Verify Land Use and Zoning

Confirm land use through the CMDA/DTCP/local authority

Ensure it matches your intended use: residential, commercial, agricultural, etc.

Check if it falls under non-buildable or restricted zones

3. Check Approval Documents

For plots: Look for DTCP or CMDA approval

For apartments/buildings: Verify building plan approval, completion certificate, and occupancy certificate

4. Legal Due Diligence

Hire a lawyer to examine:

Sale deed

Mother deed

Encumbrance history

Court case searches

Power of attorney validity (if applicable)

5. Verify Property Tax and Dues

Check property tax receipts up-to-date

Confirm there are no water, electricity, or other municipal dues

6. RERA Registration

If it’s a new project, ensure it is registered with Tamil Nadu RERA

Check project status and builder credentials

7. Physical Inspection & Boundary Survey

Conduct a site visit and compare with land records

Consider measuring the property with a licensed surveyor

8. Verify Seller Identity

Confirm identity, address, and ownership documents

If it's an NRI or company, verify relevant permissions & resolutions

9. Check Access and Connectivity

Ensure proper road access

Confirm there’s no landlocked or disputed right of way

10. Registration & Stamp Duty

Register the property at the Sub-Registrar Office

Pay appropriate stamp duty and registration charges as per Tamil Nadu rules

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