{"id":598,"date":"2018-05-25T07:43:59","date_gmt":"2018-05-25T07:43:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koltepatil.com\/blog\/?p=598"},"modified":"2026-03-29T04:31:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T04:31:27","slug":"all-you-need-to-know-about-transferring-your-property","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.koltepatil.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/25\/all-you-need-to-know-about-transferring-your-property\/","title":{"rendered":"All You Need To Know About Transferring Your Property"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left-text counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd9933;color:#dd9933\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd9933;color:#dd9933\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.koltepatil.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/25\/all-you-need-to-know-about-transferring-your-property\/#How_Property_Transfer_Works_in_India\" >How Property Transfer Works in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.koltepatil.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/25\/all-you-need-to-know-about-transferring-your-property\/#Key_Documents_and_Legal_Requirements\" >Key Documents and Legal Requirements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>There are many situations and circumstances under which the owner of a property may need to transfer ownership to another person. Understanding the <strong>property transfer<\/strong> process in <strong>India<\/strong> is essential whether you are gifting, selling, or passing on real estate to a family member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Heres everything you need to know about transferring your property.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any property transfer, whether commercial or residential, must be accompanied by a deed. A deed is a legal document that makes the transfer of the property lawfully enforceable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Property_Transfer_Works_in_India\"><\/span>How Property Transfer Works in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Memorandum of Understand (MoU) between the two parties must precede the signing of the deed. The MoU is the first legal document in the process that must be duly signed by both parties. The document should contain the details of the buyer and seller, the date on which the legal transfer agreement will be filed, the price at which the ownership is being transferred, and the grace period within which the complete amount must be paid by the buyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the nature of the transfer, one of the following deeds is required for the lawful transfer of the property, where the rights are transferred from the seller to a buyer, or from the owner to a member of family or relative:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color\"><strong>o Sale deed:<\/strong> <\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A sale deed is a registered document that testifies to the legal transfer of ownership of the plot from the seller to the buyer. Among other details, the sale deed must also explicitly state that the property in question is free from any encumbrances or legal disputes. The stamp duty levied on the sale deed ranges from 1-8% of the property price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color\">o Transfer deed: <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Documents_and_Legal_Requirements\"><\/span>Key Documents and Legal Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Also referred to as the Assignment Deed, this document legally entitles the transferee not only to the property rights but also to the various benefits accruing from the property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color\"><strong>o &nbsp;Relinquishment deed:<\/strong> <\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This deed is usually prepared in the case of jointly owned property, where one party wishes to transfer all rights to the co-owner by willfully relinquishing its share in the property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color\">o Gift deed: <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A gift deed is a document that certificates that the ownership of the property has been transferred from one party to another without the exchange of money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main purpose of a deed is to safeguard the rights of the transferee and to prevent any legal issues, claims or fraud in the future regarding the ownership of the property. Different deeds offer different kinds of immunity to the buyer, so it is advisable to consult a legal expert before transacting a property transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking to invest in a residential apartment in Hinjewadi? Kolte-Patil Developers presents <a href=\"http:\/\/liferepublic.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Life Republic<\/a>, (The project has been registered via MahaRERA registration number R1 \u2013 P52100002646, R2 \u2013 P52100002682, ORO Avenue Sector R9 &#8211; P52100017116 &amp; R16 \u2013 P52100009640 | P52100018539 as Life Republic Sector R16 16th Avenue Arezo) a premium residential project, with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.koltepatil.com\/pune\/residential-properties\/ongoing\/life-republic\/first-avenue\">2 BHK residential apartments in Hinjewadi<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.koltepatil.com\/pune\">Kolte-Patil projects in Pune<\/a>. Verify RERA registration details on the <a href=\"https:\/\/maharera.maharashtra.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MahaRERA<\/a> official website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many situations and circumstances under which the owner of a property may need to transfer ownership to another person. 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