Real Estate Due Diligence
Real-estate due diligence — title chain, encumbrances, approvals, land use, taxes and litigation checked before buying or lending on property.
- Estimate Cost
- ₹15,000 – ₹1,50,000
- Typical duration
- 10 days
Service overview
Comprehensive title verification, physical site survey, municipal zoning compliance check, encumbrance audit, and leasehold portfolio review for all land, building, and commercial real estate properties owned or leased by the target entity.
Who needs it? / When is it needed?
Real estate buyers, infrastructure funds, private equity investors, and acquiring corporations executing deals involving significant property assets.
What to expect from the WCP Professionals
In-depth 30-year title chain search, local land revenue record verification, physical boundary inspection, property tax audit, and lease agreement risk profiling.
Key deliverables
Real Estate Title Search Report, Property Encumbrance Certificate Summary, Municipal Zoning & Conversion Report, and Lease Agreement Risk Matrix.
Standard turnaround time
3 to 5 weeks (depending on property location, state jurisdictions, and volume of land parcels).
Government fees, timelines & key outcomes
No government fee for the review. Search fees apply at the Sub-Registrar's office for encumbrance and title searches, and nominal charges for land-record and municipal searches.
Key outcomes: a title report confirming whether the property has clear and marketable title, with any defects and conditions.
Forms & filings involved
Sub-registrar office search applications, land conversion verification filings, and municipal non-encumbrance search forms.
Documents required
Title deeds, parent chain deeds, land conversion permits, approved building layout plans, occupancy certificates, up-to-date property tax receipts, and registered lease deeds.
What we need from you
Unrestricted access to physical property sites, contact with property managers, and certified copies of all historical title documents.
Important conditions
Availability of official state land revenue records and permission for physical site inspection.
Additional information
Protects buyers against secret mortgages, unregistered leases, ongoing land boundary litigation, and zoning non-compliance penalties
The estimated cost covers indicative professional fees only. Government fees, stamp duty and taxes are payable at actuals.
How it works
- 1. Raise a service enquiry describing your requirement.
- 2. A Relationship Manager reviews it and opens it for bidding.
- 3. Pay into escrow and assign the professional you select.
- 4. Track progress to completion, then accept and release payment.
Frequently asked questions
How many years of title should be checked?
Commonly 30 years of title chain, and longer where the history requires it.
What is an encumbrance certificate?
A certificate from the Sub-Registrar listing registered transactions on a property, such as sales and mortgages, over a period.
What approvals should be checked?
Land use and conversion, building plan approval, occupancy or completion certificate and RERA registration where applicable.
Do banks rely on title reports?
Yes. Lenders require a title report and search before sanctioning a loan against property.