Pre-booking checklist for under-construction homes: MahaRERA verification, escrow, agreement, and possession handover.
Before you pay a booking amount for an under-construction home in Maharashtra, verify RERA registration, escrow-linked payments, and title basics. This checklist is for Pune and other MH projects registered on MahaRERA (or the relevant state portal if you buy elsewhere).
It does not replace legal due diligence or lender approval. Tick items as you complete them, then confirm with your advocate, CA, and bank. Rules and forms change; use official portals for the latest requirements.
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Confirm the project is registered and the public disclosures match the sales pitch.
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Developer marketing is not proof of clear title or valid permissions.
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Read every clause before token; negotiate delays, penalties, and refunds.
Step 4 of 6
Route money correctly and plan stamp duty and TDS where applicable.
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Before you accept keys, inspect and document defects.
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Registration, mutation, and ongoing compliance.
Under-construction sales generally require RERA registration in the state where the project is located. Ready projects and resale transactions follow different rules. Confirm with your lawyer for your specific deal.
For registered UC projects, payments should follow RERA-permitted routes. Personal account transfers are a red flag unless your counsel confirms a lawful exception.
Check your agreement delay clause and MahaRERA orders. This checklist does not calculate compensation; legal advice is required for enforcement.
The structure applies, but portal names and rules differ by state. Use the relevant state RERA website for registration checks.
Free calculators, guides, and checklists for Pune buyers.
Out-of-pocket costs by phase: booking, construction, possession, and fit-out. Loan covers the balance of the agreement value.
Estimate stamp duty and registration charges for Maharashtra and other Indian states.
Stamp duty bands for Pune and Mumbai, registration cap, ready reckoner basics, and a worked ₹1.2 Cr Pune example.
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