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Nisha Kapoor
posted on 9 MayHyderabad investor: legal due diligence for new projects?
Capital's ready for a new Hyderabad investment, but I'm stuck on legal due diligence. Looking at Salarpuria Sattva's Sattva Lake Ridge near Gachibowli. How do you verify a builder's legal track record for past RERA issues or title clarity? I've seen builders hide things. What rigorous checks do you perform before committing funds? Any specific red flags for projects in this area?
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Honestly, builders will always try to hide something, especially if it's an old land parcel. My uncle almost lost his booking amount in a project near Attapur because the land title had some ancestral dispute. Salarpuria Sattva is a big name, established since 1986, and they're from Bengaluru, so they should be professional, but even big names have issues. You absolutely need a good property lawyer to scrutinize every single document, not just rely on what the builder shows. Ask for all NOCs and the parent document of the land.
It's not just title issues. Sometimes builders hide structural problems or use sub-standard materials. I heard about a project near Banjara Hills where residents had leakage issues within a year of possession. Always get a third-party structural audit if possible, though that's tough
Exactly! My biggest fear is getting stuck in a project with title issues. It's so hard to verify everything when you're not an expert.
Bhai, you've hit the nail on the head! Legal due diligence is the scariest part for first-timers like us. I'm also eyeing projects in Gachibowli, and Salarpuria Sattva sounds good on paper, but after hearing stories, I'm super paranoid. How do we even start checking for RERA violations? Any specific lawyer recommendations for this?
Haan bhai, U6 is right. And for lawyers, never go with the one the builder suggests! Find someone independent through word-of-mouth or a local bar association list.
For RERA violations, you can check the Telangana RERA website. Just type in the project name or builder name. It lists all registered projects and any complaints filed against them. It's not always comprehensive, but it's a good starting point to see if there's a pattern of issues. For lawyers, I'd suggest asking local real estate agents for recommendations, but always vet them yourself.