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NRI Real Estate Due Diligence — Buy Safe from Anywhere

You’re investing ₹1–5 crore in Indian real estate from abroad. Brickplot’s independent verification gives you a complete 11-axis risk report and expert call — without needing to fly to India.

₹4,999 = $60 USD = £47 GBP = AED 220. That’s 0.05% of a ₹1 crore purchase.

What We Check Remotely

Every Brickplot due diligence review covers five categories of documents and data sources — all verifiable without visiting the site.

RERA Registration

We verify the registration number directly on the state RERA portal — not the builder’s own microsite. A missing or expired RERA number triggers a hard score cap of 4.9.

Encumbrance Certificate (EC)

EC from the state IGR portal confirms whether the land has any existing mortgage, court attachment, or ownership dispute. A clean EC chain for 30+ years is required for Grade A status.

Mother Deed

The original deed tracing the property from its earliest recorded owner. Gaps in the Mother Deed chain are a title risk that most NRI buyers miss entirely.

Builder Financial Health

MCA21 filings, SPV net worth, delivery track record on past projects, and NCLT / IBC cause list search. A builder entering NCLT while you’re under construction can freeze your project for years.

Occupancy Certificate (OC) Status

For ready-to-move projects, OC absence after 6 months of handover triggers a score cap of 5.4 and blocks legal registration of sale deed in most states.

Common NRI Buying Risks

These four risks account for the majority of NRI property disputes in India. Each one is preventable with proper pre-purchase verification.

Power of Attorney (PoA) misuse

Builders or brokers sometimes ask NRIs to sign a general PoA that includes the power to sell or mortgage. This gives them full control over your asset. Limit any PoA strictly to executing the sale agreement and registration — nothing else.

Builder insolvency

If the builder enters NCLT / IBC proceedings, your project can stall for 3–7 years while the insolvency resolution process plays out. Check MCA21 and the NCLT cause list for the builder company and all promoter entities before booking.

Pre-RERA projects

Projects launched before May 2017 may not be registered under RERA if they obtained a completion certificate before the deadline. These projects have zero RERA protection — no escrow, no QPR disclosure, no Section 18 interest on delays.

Possession delays

India’s average possession delay across RERA-registered projects is 18–24 months. NRIs are particularly exposed because they cannot visit the site regularly to monitor progress. Brickplot’s satellite sweep tracks construction progress quarterly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I buy an Indian flat without visiting in person?

Yes. With proper digital verification — RERA number check, Encumbrance Certificate (EC) search on the state IGR portal, builder financial health review, and a limited Power of Attorney — NRIs can complete a property purchase without visiting India. Brickplot’s remote due diligence service covers all four checks.

Is it safe to give a builder Power of Attorney?

Only if the PoA scope is strictly limited. A general PoA that includes the power to sell, mortgage, or transfer the property is a serious red flag. The PoA should be registered at the Indian consulate or embassy in your country, and should be limited to executing the sale agreement and registration. Always get an independent legal review of the PoA before signing.

How do I check if a Bangalore or Mumbai builder is financially stable?

Builder Financial Health is Axis 3 in Brickplot’s 11-axis rubric. It covers MCA21 company filings (net worth, profit/loss), SPV-level balance sheet, delivery track record (OC obtained on past projects), and NCLT / IBC status. A builder with a score below 6 on Axis 3 is a material risk — especially for under-construction purchases.

Which Indian builders are safest for NRI investment?

Grade A projects on Brickplot (overall score ≥7.5 AND 7 or more verified artefacts) represent the safest tier for NRI buyers. These projects have verified RERA registration, clean encumbrance certificate, confirmed OC (if ready-to-move), no NCLT exposure, and a builder with a strong delivery track record. Browse Grade A projects at brickplot.com/properties.

How much does a Brickplot NRI due diligence review cost?

The Expert Call is ₹4,999 (∼$60 USD / £47 GBP / AED 220). For a ₹1 crore investment, that is 0.05% of the purchase price. The written Verdict Report is ₹1,999. The Deep Due Diligence (full audit + 90-min call) is ₹9,999.

What documents should I check before buying Indian property from abroad?

Six key documents: (1) RERA registration certificate from the state portal, (2) Encumbrance Certificate (EC) showing unencumbered title chain for at least 30 years, (3) Mother Deed tracing original ownership, (4) Occupancy Certificate (OC) if buying a ready-to-move unit, (5) APF (Approved Project Finance) bank list confirming at least 3 lenders have done due diligence on the project, (6) NCLT cause list search on the builder company and all promoter entities.

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