Can An NRI Buy Property in India Without Visiting?
RERA check, title verification and registration on a Special PoA — buying Indian property from Canada or the USA without flying back.
Yes — but never skip due diligence
Buying Indian property without visiting is legal and routine, but the buyer-protection burden falls entirely on your representative. The single most common loss pattern is wiring funds to a builder on the strength of a brochure without a physical inspection or title check.
The 6-point pre-purchase checklist
1. RERA verification on the state RERA portal (project + promoter). 2. 30-year title chain and encumbrance certificate. 3. Approved building plan, commencement certificate and (for ready property) occupancy certificate. 4. Physical inspection and geo-tagged photos. 5. Sale agreement vetting clause-by-clause. 6. Payment milestones tied to construction progress, not calendar dates.
Execution via Special PoA
Once due diligence clears, your advocate registers the sale on your behalf using a Special PoA executed in Canada/USA/UK and registered in India. Funds flow from your NRE/NRO account to the seller's account, with TDS handled per the seller's status.
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