Type

Compulsory checks

Other checks

Legal

*Obtain a clear and marketable title of the project.

*Check for proper Development Agreements and the authority for conveyance of title in favour of builder/promoter.

*Ensure execution of proper sale agreements on your initial payments.

*See the sanctioned plan.

*Register the property.

*Verify plinth area of the apartment.

*Check carpet area of the apartment and find out if the difference between plinth area and carpet area is reasonable.

Location

*Check for proper approach roads.

*Ensure secured electricity connections.

*Are water connections present and functional?

*Ensure that well laid out drainage, sewerage and garbage disposal arrangements have been made.

*Is there any pollution due to industries etc in the area?

*Check for developmental activities of the area.

*Are there adequate public transport facilities and other vital amenities like educational institutions, hospitals and shopping avenues in the area?

Approvals

*Has your builder acquired the approvals from

- Municipal Corporation

- Area Development Authorities

- Electricity Boards

- Water Supply & Sewerage Boards

- Airport Area Authorities

Ask for adequate proof of this, by way of authorised documentation.

*It would be deemed a comprehensive check if you could also determine if the builder has secured approvals from Pollution Control Boards, Agriculture & Forest Authorities.

Amenities

*Verify whether specifications as assured by the builder has been delivered, including quality of construction and whether drinking and potable water is available.

*Assess the natural lighting, ventilation, water connection & sanitary connection status of your prospective property.

*Check up common service area charged and their reasonability.