The Legal Brief by Namahaa Legal

OTP (One Time Payment) deals are becoming increasingly popular in India’s pre-launch real estate market, promising discounted pricing and high appreciation potential. However, these deals may also involve significant legal, regulatory and financial risks, including RERA compliance issues, project delays and undocumented transactions. This article examines how OTP deals work and the precautions buyers should take before investing.

Thinking of paying an EOI for a property in India? Understand the RERA compliance gaps, refund risks, and legal protections before you commit a single rupee

Thinking of a “No EMI Till Possession” offer? Learn the legal risks, hidden costs, and safeguards every Indian homebuyer must know before investing.

Buying property via notary? Learn why notarized documents don’t transfer ownership under Indian law and how they can expose you to fraud.

Buying property under LRS or BRS in Telangana? Understand the legal risks, High Court stance, and why regularisation is not guaranteed.

Managed Farmlands are increasingly marketed as passive, tax-saving investments. However, they involve significant legal, regulatory and financial risks including tax implications under partial integration and lack of oversight.

Buying property in converted refuge areas may seem like a smart deal, but it comes with serious legal, financial, and safety risks.

Choosing between a Will, Gift Deed, Trust or HUF can impact control, taxes and family harmony. Here’s how to decide the right structure under Indian norms.

A discounted property may not be a bargain. Learn the legal risks of buying HMDA-mortgaged property in Hyderabad and why due diligence is essential.