Tips to avoid land frauds while investing in plots!

Like any other industry that involves heavy transactions, real estate is also susceptible to frauds and scams. Investing in real estate is a life-changing decision that takes up a big chunk of your hard-earned money and obviously, you wouldn’t want to get scammed. There’s immense pressure on you to make the right decisions regarding your investment and avoid frauds simultaneously. Since the introduction of RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Authority) in India, the number of frauds and scams has reduced by a lot but still, it’s important to know the different types of scams or fraud attempts that you can come across.

Types of Land Frauds

  • Delay in the time of delivery is one of the more common types of fraud where the project is not completed as per the promised time
  • Uninformed changes in the specifications mentioned in the agreement
  • When sale and deeds are executed before the necessary licenses and permissions for the construction of the building are procured
  • Hidden clauses in the agreement that could affect the buyer
  • Disputes in the ownership of the land ultimately put the buyer’s investment in jeopardy
  • Real estate agents may overcharge for a property under false promises of high returns and quick development
  • There are times when the same property is sold to numerous buyers
  • Sometimes a random person might pose as the owner and execute the sale

Tips to Avoid Land Frauds

  • Never rush into a real estate investment. Do your research. Tally the real estate rates from multiple sources and make sure you are being quoted the right price for the property. Real estate developers may cunningly tell you that there are only a few units left and you need to quickly decide, or offer you discounts for booking quickly. However, it is at your discretion to take your own time to check and decide.
  • While choosing to invest in an underdeveloped area, make sure that the area is going to develop in the future. You can check the potential of the land by calculating its distance from the airport and its proximity to growing industrial sectors as some areas do not develop even after two or three decades.
  • There’s no harm in taking advice from experts in the market
  • Never buy the property because the images online or the brochures look good. Make a visit to the site and see for yourself and speak to the locals of the area like shopkeepers and petrol pump executives.
  • Check the track record of the developers thoroughly and don’t shy away from asking for references of previous buyers as it helps you confirm their reliability. Online reviews are a big help too.
  • Ensure that the project is approved by banks for loans as that indicates authenticity because banks only approve the projects after a thorough inspection
  • Ensure that the ownership of the land is clear and ask for copies of permissions, approvals for the project, as well as that of the title deed
  • Examine the documents carefully, multiple times, and understand every clause and its implication. Have the documents read by a legal expert who can help you out and if any discrepancies are found, speak to the developer to get them changed or back out from the deal.
  • Ensure that the timeframe of the construction is clearly mentioned along with a delay clause that benefits you if the project is delayed
  • Most importantly, always purchase properties from reputed builders and ensure that the projects are regulated by the respective authorities such as RERA, HMDA, and DTCP as this adds an extra layer of security, protecting you from frauds and scams

At TMR Group, we offer clear-title open plots in Hyderabad. The projects are registered under RERA. The well-planned layouts accommodate DTCP and HMDA approved plots in Hyderabad. We prioritize the quality of development and complete our projects’ top-class amenities that are likely to improve your ROIs. Our projects are thoughtfully placed in locations that have tremendous potential to grow and are well-connected to the airport and the rest of the city. Visit www.tmrinfra.com to know more about us and book a site visit today!

How are land loans different from home loans?

How are land loans different from home loans?

Investing your money in real estate is a milestone in your life and believe it or not, it is bound to change your life right from the next instant. It doesn’t matter whether you are a first-time investor or not, it’s extremely important to know about loans and how they ease the entire buying process for you. Buying a home or a plot of land may not seem different to most and both are usually considered as a home loan but it’s important to consider the differences while applying for the loan. Although the terms and conditions, the application processes, and the tenure of both the loans are quite similar, there are some fundamental differences between home loans and land loans. The most important factor when it comes to home loans is eligibility. Let’s check out the difference between home loans and land loans.

Home Loans 

Home loans are availed to the eligible people for the purchase of residential properties that are to be constructed in the future, or for under construction, or for ready-to-move-in properties.

  • You can get a home loan to any type of residential property in any location of your preference
  • Any resident of India and NRI’s are eligible for home loans
  • The maximum tenure of the home loan can be 30 years
  • If both the husband and wife have separate sources of income are co-owners of the property, both can claim an income tax deduction on the loan separately
  • Tax deductions can be availed for both the principal and interest payments
  • The loan-to-value (LTV) ratio is between 75% and 90% of the total cost of the property, depending on the lenders
  • Interest rates are at an all-time low ranging between 6.65%-8.00% depending on the lenders

Land Loans

A land loan can only be used to buy a plot of land that has been earmarked for residential real estate construction.

  • The location for the plot should be within the limits of the municipality or the corporation or in industrial or rural areas
  • Only residents of India are eligible for land loans
  • Land loans cannot be used for the purchase of agricultural land
  • The maximum tenure of the land loan is 15 years
  • No tax deduction for the purchase of the property, the tax deduction is only eligible for construction of the property on the plot and can only be claimed after the completion of the construction
  • The loan-to-value (LTV) ratio is up to 75% which means that 70%-75% of the total value of the property will be provided as a loan
  • You can avail of a plot loan to purchase a plot through direct allotment or to buy a resale plot, depending on the respective lender
  • The interest rates are about 0.75%-1% higher than the home loans

At TMR Group, we aim to bring promising ROIs in the shape of RERA and HMDA approved plots in Hyderabad. Our projects have precisely designed layouts in the most sought-after locations of Hyderabad that have a great potential to multiply your investments in the upcoming future. Check out www.tmrinfra.com to know more about us and our work. Get in touch with us!

First Time Property Buyers’ Checklist

First Time Property Buyers’ Checklist

Buying a property could be the one primary reason most people work and save for in the greater part of their lifetime. It provides the people with a sense of safety and stability. Most people are looking to buy properties these days instead of renting or leasing because the real-estate market is a constantly growing market, rebounding its way back from the hit it took due to the pandemic and also renting and leasing are for a short term and the return on investment isn’t as substantial in comparison to buying as the value of the property increases gradually.

Challenges faced by first time buyers

People consider renting over buying a property over a few reasons. Firstly, it gives them a feeling of having lower liabilities. Paying a rent of 10,000 to 12,000 for a property that costs around 50-60 Lakh seems to be much affordable than paying an EMI of around 25,000-30,000 per month for the same property. Basically, it all boils down to affordability of the project.

Buying a home was seen as a status symbol by those born in the duration of 1950s and 1980s. Millennials, on the other hand, consider saving that amount to fund their overseas trip, buying a new car or a flashy phone.

Before renting a property, a number of formalities must be taken into consideration such as depositing a security amount and signing an agreement with various clauses including increase of rent by a certain percentage after every year or depending on the owner. The concept of leasing and renting is only for limited period of time and considering how the pandemic impacted the tenants who moved away for the lockdown but still had to keep paying rent for all the months they were away and the rents have increased all over, whether it maybe commercial or residential. The commercial real-estate market was one of the worst struck markets as many projects that had to be paused due to the sudden pandemic resulted in cancellations of pre-existing deals all leading to heavy losses for the builders, hence the market is ready for new buyers and many builders have introduced interesting offers to indicate so.  

Tips for the First-time buyers

  • Decide the kind of property you are willing to buy
  • Decide and stick to a budget for the investment you are ready to make
  • Determine the location you want your property to be in
  • To choose between hiring real-estate agents and using different real-estate websites
  • Choose a reputed builder
  • Visit the project site for a tour to understand it better
  • Try and negotiate the price to your budget, if required
  • Get a thorough appraisal
  • Close the sale

 

At TMR Group, we offer a wide range of NA plots for you to choose from. These plots are equipped with state-of-the-art amenities and are located in a gated community which offer 24×7 security. The plots are also strategically located in prime destinations so that you get good returns on your investment. So, if you are a first-time buyer and need to shortlist on a property, TMR Group would be an ideal place to start.