Make sure the documents and legal matters are transparent between you and the builder. Some of the essential documents which builder needs to provide while buying home are:

Before investing on a property it is suggested that you do the detail verification of the property document and have a legal opinion from the lawyer. See whether the builder has a right over the property by checking the title deed. Have an eye on the Encumbrance Certificate to know whether the land is free from all legal dues. Release Certificate ensures that you are buying a property in resale and also assures that the property is not pledged to get a bank loan from anyone. Verify the land-use zone and it with the master plan offered by the builder. Double check that the property is approved by the local body. Property Tax Receipts makes you aware that the property tax was paid by the previous property owner (only for the resale property).

Do not solely depend on the information given to you by the broker, Go and explore yourself and know the market realities. Completely check what the total cost of the property means. Later after finalizing the property you should not be separately charged for various amenities like parking, clubhouse, statutory charges, and service tax. Total cost should include the overall cost of the property.