What Makes a Good Residential Plot? 7 Things Nagpur Buyers Should Check Before Buying Land

Purchasing a residential plot offers flexibility, but one must exercise greater caution when buying in the market and conduct adequate research, comparing more than just prices and plot sizes. Essential factors which may indicate the quality of a plot are the legal status, location, plot access, surrounding development and intended use.

Here are 7 basic checks that buyers should carry out when purchasing a plot of land for residential construction in Nagpur. A little research can help ensure that you purchase a suitable plot to meet your needs and avoid potential problems later.

1. Check the Title and Ownership Records

Verify the legal owner of the land and check whether the seller has the right to sell the land. Check for any disputes, claims or encumbrances on the property.

Verify the title and ownership records with the seller and a property lawyer. Verify the appropriate title documents for the sale and cross-check the information contained within the sale documents against the land records to verify that the correct plot is being offered for sale.

2. Confirm the Land Use

The fact that a plot of land is vacant does not necessarily mean that it can be used for residential construction. First of all, the land use, zoning and other permissions required for the purchase of a vacant plot have to be confirmed.

Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s Town Planning Department is responsible for the regulation of land use and planned development in the corporation area. However, the planning authority responsible for a plot may vary based on the location of the plot.

3. Verify Layout and Project Approvals

The purchaser should check whether the layout for the said plotted development has been approved by the relevant authorities. In addition, the purchaser should also verify whether the said project requires registration under MahaRERA and, in case it does, verify the registration details and the information that has been disclosed by the promoter regarding the said project.

For MahaRERA registration, a promoter has to provide required documents like sanctioned plans, NA orders, etc., for a plotted development project.

4. Look at Road Access, Not Just the Map Location

Even if a plot appears to be well located on a map, access to it on a daily basis can still be very poor. So, check the width and condition of the approach road, the connection to major roads and whether or not access has been legally established.

For buyers looking to compare plots in Nagpur , practical connectivity to transport facilities can be as important a factor as the distance to major employment centres, schools, hospitals and other key transport routes.

5. Study What Is Planned Around the Plot

Do not simply look at what exists in a location today. Also look at the surrounding land and check out the proposed major roads, public facilities, etc.

Approved layouts and proposed development plans give an idea of planned development of the surrounding land. Proposed development, however, is not guaranteed and should be checked against the approved development plan and corresponding timelines.

6. Check Basic Infrastructure

Residential plots are more than something to buy and own. A plot must also be usable. Hence, check for the supply of electricity, water, drainage, roads and lighting.

For plotted developments, including those offered by developers such as The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) , clarify what has been completed, what will be completed by handover and who will be responsible for maintaining the various parts of the development’s common areas post-handover.

7. Match the Plot to Your Actual Purpose

When choosing a plot of land to buy, it is essential to choose the right plot for your needs. For example, someone who is going to build a house within the next year or so would look for a plot of land with established access to the plot and with services already connected to the plot. In addition, it would be advantageous to have local amenities near the plot.

Note, too, that the size of a plot is not simply a function of the plot’s area. Its effective size will also depend on the size of the house that you can build on it. You need to factor in the space required for setbacks, car parking, gardens, etc., as well as any construction restrictions that may apply.

Final Takeaway

Buying land is a document-led decision and needs to be done location by location. Before committing to a booking amount or signing an agreement, check the title, the land use, the required approvals, the access to the land, the level of infrastructure on the land and the current development status of the location.

When prospective land buyers have all the facts at hand, they can make informed decisions instead of buying based on low prices, ads or promises of future growth.

Source: Nagpur Today