Guides
Buying Indian property from abroad, explained simply
Short, practical guides for NRIs and overseas buyers. General information only, so always confirm current rules with the RERA portal, your bank or a chartered accountant.
NRI guide
Can NRIs buy property in India? What is allowed and what is not
A plain guide for NRIs and OCIs on which Indian property types you can buy, what you cannot, and how the purchase is normally paid for.
4 min read
Buying basics
RERA explained for NRI buyers: the protections you actually get
What the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act means for someone buying from overseas, and how to use it.
4 min read
Buying basics
How to verify a RERA registration in five steps
A simple checklist to confirm that a project in India is registered, from anywhere in the world.
3 min read
NRI guide
NRE, NRO and FCNR accounts: how NRIs pay for Indian property
Which account to use when paying a builder, and why every payment should leave a clean bank trail.
3 min read
Buying basics
Under-construction or ready to move: which suits an overseas buyer?
The trade-offs between buying off-plan in India and buying a completed home, for buyers who cannot visit often.
4 min read
Costs & tax
The costs beyond the price: GST, stamp duty and registration
What to add to the advertised price of an Indian home so that your budget is realistic.
4 min read
NRI guide
Buying from abroad: virtual walkthroughs and power of attorney
How overseas buyers shortlist, view and complete a purchase in India without flying in repeatedly.
4 min read
Buying basics
A due diligence checklist before you pay a booking amount
Twelve checks that protect you before you commit money to a project or a resale home in India.
4 min read
Buying basics
Carpet area, built-up area and super built-up area explained
Why the size in a brochure is not the size you can use, and which number to compare between projects.
3 min read
Cities & homes
Choosing a city: how NRIs think about Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Mumbai and Delhi NCR
A neutral look at the factors that decide where to buy, with each city region explained in terms of its housing character.
5 min read
Cities & homes
Villas, plots and second homes: what to know before you buy
Hill-station villas, plotted developments and row houses suit a different buyer than apartments. Here is how to approach them.
4 min read
Costs & tax
Selling an Indian property as an NRI: tax and repatriation basics
A high-level map of what happens at sale: tax deducted at source, certificates and how proceeds can leave India.
4 min read