Check Title Deed (Sale Deed, Gift Deed, etc.).
Ensure the seller has a clear legal title with no disputes.
Review ownership history and chain of transfers.
Obtain EC from the Sub-Registrar Office.
Minimum of 13 years recommended.
Confirms that the property is free from loans, legal liabilities, or disputes.
Check if the land falls under residential, commercial, agricultural, or industrial zones.
Refer to Trivandrum Master Plan or LSGD's zoning map.
Avoid wetland, paddy fields, forest land, or protected areas unless converted legally.
For apartments/buildings: verify building permit, approved plan, and completion certificate from Corporation or Panchayat.
If a builder is involved, verify RERA registration at rera.kerala.gov.in.
Confirm latest land tax (property tax) paid at Village Office or online.
Check for pending electricity, water, and utility bills.
Verify road access, width of access road, and boundary clarity.
Check availability of electricity, water connection, drainage, and telecom facilities.
For plots, get the land measured by a licensed surveyor.
If you are taking a home loan, banks will do their own:
Legal verification
Valuation
Choose reputed banks and compare interest rates & loan terms.
Consider proximity to:
Schools, hospitals, markets, and public transport
Technopark, Secretariat, or key job hubs
Analyze future development potential in the area.
If buying an apartment or villa:
Research the builder’s track record
Visit past projects and talk to previous buyers
Check for delay history and construction quality
Execute a Sale Deed at the Sub-Registrar Office.
Pay stamp duty & registration charges (generally ~8% in Kerala).
Retain copies of all legal documents and receipts.
Hire a real estate lawyer for document verification.
Avoid cash transactions. Use bank transfers or cheques.
Talk to neighbors for real insights on the locality and the seller