These guides cover questions we're asked most often — by first-time buyers, sellers who inherited land, and owners preparing a plot for construction. They are written as a starting point and should not replace advice from an advocate or chartered accountant. For queries specific to your property, please contact us.
Patta & Chitta: a practical guide
What these records are, how to read them, and how to apply online on the TN eServices portal.
DTCP vs CMDA approvals
The difference between the two approval authorities and why it matters when you're buying a plot.
Stamp duty & registration charges
Current rates, how they're calculated on guideline value, and the full cost of registering a property in Tamil Nadu.
Land buying checklist for Chennai
Twenty document and site checks to complete before you pay an advance on a plot.
Farm land vs residential plot
Which one fits your goal — weekend retreat, long-term investment, or self-build — and the legal differences between them.
Maintaining a vacant plot
Why unattended land becomes a problem, what it costs to keep it in good condition, and how to protect ownership.