Introduction: The Importance of Due Diligence
Buying a plot of land is a significant step toward building your dream home or making a profitable investment. It requires careful verification—legal, physical, and financial—to ensure your investment is secure.
1. Legal Title and Ownership Clarity
Verify Sale Deed and Title Documents
Ensure the seller has a clear title by verifying the sale deed, link documents, and title history. These records confirm legal ownership.
Encumbrance Certificate (EC)
Check for loans, liens, or disputes using the EC. Request at least a 13-year EC; 30 years is safer.
Pro Tip: Obtain EC from the local sub-registrar or MeeSeva portal.
2. Land Use Zoning and VMRDA Approval
Ensure the land is zoned appropriately (residential/commercial). Agricultural plots must undergo Change of Land Use (CLU) to be legal for housing.
In Vizag, confirm VMRDA approval—this ensures planned layouts, drainage, road access, and legal clearances.
3. Location and Infrastructure Development
Evaluate access to main roads, schools, hospitals, markets, and public transport. Visit the plot personally—don't rely solely on online listings or brochures.
Look for basic infrastructure like paved roads, street lights, and water tanks.
4. Physical Verification and Plot Boundaries
Always visit the site. Use a local surveyor to validate boundary markers and match survey numbers with legal documents to avoid encroachments or disputes.
5. Reputation of the Developer or Seller
Choose developers with a clean track record. Check past project reviews, RERA registration, and online feedback. RERA or VMRDA compliance is a must for safe investments.
Bonus Checks Before Plot Purchase
- Resale Potential: Focus on fast-developing areas like Bhogapuram or Anandapuram.
- Soil Testing: Assess soil strength for construction feasibility.
- Flood Zones: Avoid low-lying or water-logged plots.
- Environmental Clearance: Crucial for plots near coastal or protected zones.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Buying without VMRDA/RERA approval
- Not verifying boundaries or encroachments
- Skipping site visits
- Trusting only verbal claims from brokers
- Failing to verify documents at the sub-registrar office
How Yellow Stone Infra Helps
Yellow Stone Infra ensures all legal checks, VMRDA approvals, and proper documentation for every plot. With projects in growth corridors like Bhogapuram, we provide secure and profitable investments.
FAQs
- Can I buy a plot without VMRDA approval? – It's risky. Registration and services might be denied.
- How to verify ownership? – Sale deed, EC, link documents, and legal advice.
- What if land is in agricultural zone? – Apply for CLU conversion before construction.
- Are approved plots costlier? – Slightly, but safer and better for resale and loans.
- Can I take a loan for plot? – Yes, with VMRDA-approved plots.
- Is physical verification needed? – Absolutely. Always visit in person.