When and where should a document be registered? Every document which is required to be registered under the Registration Act, except a Will, should be presented at the office of the Sub Registrar of Assurances for the registration within the prescribed time of four months from the date of its execution. A document is registered with a sub-registrar appointed by the State Government, under the Indian Registration Act, 1908. What documents are required while buying a property? All title deeds related to the property to be purchased. Examine the deeds to establish the ownership of the property by seller, preferably through an advocate.If you want to purchase a property, you have to look at the approved layout plan, approved building plan, ownership documents, carryout search, etc.Check whether a 'No Encumbrance Certificate' has been obtained to ensure that no mortgage exists/has been existing on the property. Get a 'No Objection Certificate' from the Builder/ Society.Get a full and true disclosure of all outgoings such as municipal and other local taxes, taxes on income, water charges, electrical charges etc.Ask for any other information and documents as may be prescribed under the law. How much is the Registration Fees on sale of immovable property? The registration fee in case of sale of immovable property is 1% of the market value or Rs 30,000, whichever is lower. There could be some additional charges for scanning of documents were the office of the Sub Registrar has been computerized. Which documents must be compulsory registered? The following documents are required to be registered compulsorily under the Indian Registration Act, 1908:Every time the immovable property is sold/purchased, the agreement needs to be registered.Instrument of gift of immovable property;Other non-testamentary instruments which purport or operate to create, declare, assign, limit or extinguish, whether in future or in present, any right, title or interest, whether vested or contingent, of the value of one hundred rupees and upwards to or in immovable property. What is a Sale Deed? Sale Deed also known as Conveyance deed, is a document by which the seller transfers his right to the purchaser, who, in turn, acquires an absolute ownership of the property. This document is executed subsequent to the execution of the sale agreement and after compliance of various terms and conditions detailed in the sale agreement. What is meant by Carpet Area, Built-Up Area & Super Built-Up Area? Carpet Area is the area enclosed within the walls,actual area to lay the carpet.This area does not include the thickness of the inner walls. It is the actual used area of an apartment/office unit/showroom etc.Built up Area is the carpet area plus the thickness of outer walls and the balcony.Super Built Up Area is the built up area plus proportionate area of common areas such as the lobby, lifts shaft, stairs, etc. The plinth area along with a share of all common areas proportionately divided amongst all unit owners makes up the Super Built-up area. Sometimes it may also include the common areas such, swimming pool, garden, clubhouse, etc. This term is therefore only applicable in the case of multi-dwelling units. What is meant by valuation of property? The valuation process evaluates the market value of the property. Demand and supply forces operating in the market, as well as other factors like type of property, quality of construction, its location, the local infrastructure available, maintenance, are all taken into consideration before the market value is decided. What is Stamp Duty and who is liable to pay the Stamp Duty, the purchaser or the Developer? Stamp Duty is a tax, similar to sales tax and income tax collected by the government, and must be paid in full and on time. A stamp duty paid instrument/document is considered a proper and legal instrument/document. The liability of paying stamp duty is that of the buyer unless there is an agreement to the contrary. Section 30, of Bombay Stamp Act, 1958 states the liability for payment of stamp duty. Note: The information contained on this site is for information purposes only,and may not apply to your situation. The author,publisher and provider provide no guarantee about the content or accuracy of content enclosed. Information provided is subjective.
