Read a sale deed before you sign it
A sale deed is the document that transfers a property to you, and it runs to many pages of legal language. Share the draft or a registered copy and TellBrief tells you who is selling, what exactly is being sold, the price and how it's paid, and anything that could be a problem later.
What TellBrief tells you
- Who sells, who buys, and the property's exact description and area
- The price, how and when it's paid, and the stamp duty mentioned
- Any loan, mortgage, tenant or dispute the deed mentions
- Papers worth checking alongside it, and questions for your lawyer
Words you'll see
- Sale deed
- The registered document that transfers ownership from seller to buyer.
- Encumbrance certificate
- A record showing whether the property has a loan or other charge on it.
- Title
- The legal right to own the property. A clear chain of earlier deeds shows good title.
- Stamp duty
- A state tax paid on the deed when it's registered, usually a percentage of the value.
- Mutation
- Updating the local records to show the new owner, after registration.
Questions
Can TellBrief tell me if the property is safe to buy?
No. It explains what the deed says and flags anything that needs checking. Title checks are a job for a property lawyer.
Can it read an old deed in Hindi?
Yes. It reads English and Hindi documents, including scans and photos.
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