Section 1 - Home Buying Check List

Section 1 – Home Buying Tips & Checklist

Title: Smart Home Buying Tips Every Buyer Should Know
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Intro 

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions you’ll make. Whether it’s your first home or an investment, having a clear plan ensures you get the right property at the right price — without unpleasant surprises. This checklist will guide you through every step of the process.

1. Understand Your Needs

Before exploring projects, define your requirements:

• Property Type: Apartment, villa, gated community, or plot
  
  

• BHK & Size: Based on family size and lifestyle
  
  

• Location Preferences: Work commute, schools, hospitals, shopping, and connectivity
  
  

• Future Plans: Resale value, rental potential, or long-term living
  
  

2. Set a Realistic Budget

Your budget isn’t just the property price — factor in:

• Stamp duty & registration fees
  
  

• GST (for under-construction properties)
  
  

• Maintenance deposits
  
  

• Interior costs
  
  

• Loan processing charges
  
  

💡 Pro Tip: Keep EMIs within 30–35% of your monthly income to avoid over-leverage.

3. Research the Market

• Compare prices in different micro-markets (e.g., Kokapet vs. Narsingi vs. Kondapur)
  
  

• Understand ongoing and future infrastructure projects (metro lines, flyovers)
  
  

• Review supply-demand trends in the area
  
  

4. Verify Legal & Technical Aspects

• RERA registration number & details
  
  

• Clear property title & approvals from HMDA/GHMC
  
  

• No pending litigations or encumbrances
  
  

• Environmental clearances
  
  

5. Check Builder’s Track Record

• Visit past projects for quality assessment
  
  

• Review delivery timelines and after-sales service reputation
  
  

• Read online reviews and talk to existing residents
  
  

6. Plan the Purchase Timeline

• Under-construction: Lower price, higher risk, staged payments
  
  

• Ready-to-move-in: Immediate possession, no GST, higher price
  
  

✅ Quick Buyer’s Checklist (Downloadable PDF suggestion for website)

1. Define needs
   
   

2. Fix budget & EMI comfort
   
   

3. Check legal status
   
   

4. Research builder
   
   

5. Visit sites
   
   

6. Finalize & negotiate
   
   

7. Complete registration
   
   

8. Plan interiors & move-in