Independent Verification

Due Diligence

Comprehensive, independent property verification before you commit to any transaction — title search, ownership records, legal review and risk assessment carried out on the ground.

Service Overview

Know What You're Buying Before You Buy It

Property transactions in India carry risks that only independent, on-ground verification can uncover: undisclosed encumbrances, inaccurate title histories, missing approvals, RERA non-compliance and outstanding litigation. Many buyers — particularly NRIs unable to visit in person — only discover these issues after the transaction has completed.

Our Due Diligence service provides an independent, neutral assessment of any property before you commit — carried out by our team of documentation specialists and legal associates. We have no interest in your transaction completing or not completing; our only interest is giving you a clear, accurate picture.

What's Included

Services Offered

Property Verification

Physical site visit to verify that what is on paper matches what exists on the ground.

Ownership Verification

Confirming the current registered owner and checking for any undisclosed claims or disputes.

Title Search

Tracing the ownership chain over the last 15–30 years to identify gaps, anomalies or contested transfers.

Legal Review

Reviewing the title documents, encumbrance certificate and any litigation history with our legal associates.

Risk Assessment

A clear categorisation of identified risks — low, medium or high — with recommended next steps for each.

RERA Compliance Check

Verifying the project's RERA registration, approvals and completion certificate status.

Why It Matters

Key Benefits

  • Informed Decision-Making

    You receive a clear picture of every identified risk before committing any money or signing any document.

  • Truly Independent Assessment

    We are not the seller's agent, the builder's representative or a brokerage — our assessment is purely in your interest.

  • Documented Evidence

    Everything we find is documented with references, so you have a permanent record for future use.

  • Faster Than Self-Research

    Our experience with local records and offices means we can complete checks far faster than an individual attempting the same process.

How We Work

The Process

  1. Property Brief

    You provide the property details, seller information and any documents already in your possession.

  2. Document & Record Checks

    We obtain and review the title chain, encumbrance certificate, mutation records and any available court or revenue records.

  3. Site Visit

    We visit the property, photograph the current state and check for physical occupation or encroachment issues.

  4. Legal Review

    Our legal associates review the key documents for enforceability, gaps in the title chain and any concerning clauses.

  5. Due Diligence Report

    You receive a full, written report: what we found, risk categories, open questions and our recommendations.

Common Questions

FAQ

A standard residential property due diligence takes 2–3 weeks. More complex matters — large land parcels, commercial property or properties with prior litigation — may take longer. We will confirm the timeline before starting.

That's exactly what it's for. We will explain the issues clearly, assess their severity, and advise whether they are resolvable (and how) or whether they represent a fundamental risk that should stop the transaction.

Our report is an independent advisory document, not a legal certificate. It significantly reduces risk by identifying issues before a transaction — for legal opinions on specific documents, our legal associates are available as part of the service.

Yes. Builder projects carry specific risks — RERA compliance, completion certificate status, approvals and financial encumbrances on the project — all of which we check as part of our standard due diligence for new-build properties.

Ready to Discuss Your Matter?

A confidential consultation costs nothing. Tell us what you're dealing with — we'll tell you honestly whether and how we can help.

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