Paperwork is where otherwise good deals fail. In Ahmedabad, apartment transfers add society process on top of revenue records. Hire a lawyer who works this city regularly.

Core documents

  • Sale deed chain showing how the current owner obtained title
  • Encumbrance certificate for outstanding loans or attachments
  • Society share certificate and maintenance clearance
  • Occupancy certificate for the building wing
  • AMC building use permission where relevant
  • RERA registration for under-construction projects

Society NOC

Most apartment sales need a no-objection certificate from the society. Apply early. Some societies take weeks and will not issue an NOC if dues are unpaid.

Registration

The sale deed is registered at the sub-registrar. Stamp duty in Gujarat is a material cost — budget it before you negotiate the headline price.

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