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Legal resources for Bangalore property buyers
Practical articles on title verification, RERA compliance, and the legal side of buying property in Karnataka. Written for first-time buyers.
Property Law
Khata Transfer in Bengaluru After You Buy (2026): Steps, Timeline and What Goes Wrong
How the khata moves into your name after you buy a property in Bengaluru in 2026: Aadhaar e-KYC on e-Aasthi, when to check, what to do if it gets stuck, property tax, and panchayat and BDA properties.
5 October 2026 · 7 min read
Property Law
Legal Heir and Family Tree (Vamshavruksha) Certificate in Karnataka (2026)
Which certificate your family needs after a parent passes away in Karnataka, the documents and fee, the difference from a succession certificate, moving the Bengaluru khata, release deeds between heirs, and buying inherited property safely.
5 October 2026 · 8 min read
Title Verification
Sale Deed (Kraya Patra) in Karnataka: What to Check Before You Sign
What a sale deed in Karnataka must contain, the mistakes to catch in the draft, power of attorney sales, the 4 month rule, what happens at the sub-registrar office, and why registration alone does not prove title.
5 October 2026 · 8 min read
Property Law
B Khata to A Khata Conversion in Bengaluru (2026): Fee, Who Can Apply and How Long It Takes
Converting B khata to A khata in Bengaluru in 2026: the 5% fee on guidance value, who can and cannot apply, the e-Aasthi process, documents, a worked example and why applications get stuck.
3 October 2026 · 8 min read
Property Law
Stamp Duty and Registration Charges in Bangalore (2026): What You Will Actually Pay
Stamp duty and registration charges in Bangalore in 2026: 7.6% of the property value in city limits and 7.65% in panchayat areas. Worked examples, a calculator, TDS, documents and the day at the sub-registrar office.
30 September 2026 · 9 min read
Property Law
e-Khata in Bengaluru: The Complete Guide (2026)
A plain-English guide to e-Khata in Bengaluru: what it is, why it is now needed to register a sale, how to apply on e-Aasthi, how to check or download one, and how to fix common errors. Written by a Bengaluru property advocate.
13 September 2026 · 12 min read
Title Verification
Encumbrance Certificate (EC) in Karnataka: How to Get It Online and Actually Read It
A plain-English guide to the Encumbrance Certificate in Karnataka: what an EC shows and what it hides, Form 15 vs Form 16, how to get one on Kaveri, how to read the entries, and the red flags to watch. Written by a Bengaluru property advocate.
13 September 2026 · 10 min read
Title Verification
How to Verify a Property Before Buying in Bangalore (2026 Checklist)
How to verify a property before buying in Bangalore: the 30 year title check, a fresh EC from Kaveri, the e-Khata, land and building approvals, RERA, the OC, and the red flags that should stop a purchase.
15 June 2026 · 9 min read