Sale Deed

The sale deed, also called the conveyance deed, is the moment the home becomes legally yours. Section 54 of the Transfer of Property Act says a sale of immovable property worth ₹100 or more must be made by a registered document, and Section 17 of the Registration Act lists it among the documents that must be registered. You, the seller and witnesses sign before the sub-registrar, your photos and fingerprints are taken, and the deed is recorded.

The sale deed is the document your future buyer’s lawyer will start with. It also opens the next steps: the khata transfer, utility connections in your name and, if you have a loan, the bank holding the original deed until the loan is repaid. For a new flat, RERA Section 17 asks the builder to register the conveyance in your favour within three months of the occupancy certificate, unless local law sets another time.

• Read the draft deed and check your names, the flat number, carpet area and the undivided share of land.
• Check that the schedule of the property matches the agreement for sale and the RERA registration.
• Pay stamp duty and registration fee in advance through the official channels.
• Bring ID for every buyer and witness, and the TDS challan if Section 194-IA applies.
• Collect the registered deed, or note that your bank will hold the original.

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