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The Legal Brief by Namahaa Legal


Managed Farmlands in India: Smart Investment or Overhyped Trend? When ‘Passive Income’ Masks Active Risk
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.


Death Trap Deals: The Dark Side of Buying Illegally Converted Refuge Areas in Indian Real Estate
Buying property in converted refuge areas may seem like a smart deal, but it comes with serious legal, financial, and safety risks.


Your Property Could Unite or Divide Your Family: Choosing Between a Will, Gift Deed, Trust or HUF
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.


Half the Price, Double the Risk: The Hidden Dangers of Buying HMDA-Mortgaged Property in Hyderabad
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.


The Most Expensive Mistake Indian Homebuyers Make: Skipping Property Due Diligence
Buying property is often the largest financial decision most individuals make. This article outlines the key legal due diligence checks homebuyers should undertake before purchasing property to avoid disputes, hidden liabilities, and regulatory complications.


RERA 2.0: Why Telangana’s Real Estate Regulator May No Longer Be a “Toothless Tiger”
Recent regulatory reforms issued by Telangana RERA between 2024 and 2026 indicate a shift toward stronger financial oversight, clearer accountability, and faster dispute resolution in the real estate sector. These developments, informally referred to as “RERA 2.0”, may significantly reshape how real estate regulation operates in the state.


When a Development Agreement Becomes a Liability: Hidden Risks Landowners Must Understand Before Partnering with Builders
A development agreement with a builder can unlock significant value — or become a long-term legal trap. If the developer delays, defaults, or abandons the project, the landowner may face homebuyer litigation, regulatory liability, and years of stalled proceedings. Here is what every landowner must understand before signing.


Pre-Launch and UDS Schemes in Hyderabad: How They Can Put Homebuyers at Risk
Hyderabad’s booming property market has revived early investment models such as pre-launch offers and Undivided Share of Land (UDS) schemes. While marketed as attractive opportunities, these structures may expose homebuyers to legal and financial risks when projects are not registered under RERA. This article examines the legal implications and key precautions buyers should understand.
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