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Land Records in India
Survey Numbers, Subdivisions & Administrative Structure 1. What is a Survey Number in Land Records? Land Records in India: A survey number (also called S.No. or Survey No.) is a unique identifier assigned to a specific parcel of land by the government...
The Story of Land Numbers in Tamil Nadu
Chapter 1: Two Worlds of Land Records Understanding TSLR, Town Survey Numbers, and How Land Gets Divided Imagine Tamil Nadu as a giant jigsaw puzzle of land. Every single piece of that puzzle, whether it is a paddy field in a remote village or an apartment plot in the...
Joint Patta vs. Individual Patta: Can You Still Buy the Plot?
If you are considering buying a plot and the documents show only a joint patta (ownership in multiple names) and not an individual patta (ownership in a single name), the common question is, can you still proceed with the purchase? The answer depends on a few key...
Understanding Closing Costs: What Every NRI Buyer Should Know
Buying property, especially in a foreign land, involves a myriad of considerations, one of the most significant being closing costs. For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) eyeing property purchases in Chennai, comprehending closing costs is crucial. Closing costs are crucial...