NRI Property Legal Services in India
Protect, transfer or recover your Indian property — end to end.
What this engagement covers
NRI Property Legal Services in India, End-to-End.
Property in India sits in a thicket of revenue records, society bye-laws, RERA filings and family claims. We handle title verification, sale and purchase, partition, encroachment, tenant eviction and RERA complaints — for both resident and NRI owners.
Our process
From First Call to Final Order
Confidential Intake
30-min discovery call on phone or Zoom. We confirm scope, urgency and fee on the same call.
Diligence & Strategy
Document review, record retrieval and a written strategy note — including timeline, risks and milestones.
Documentation & Filing
Drafting, apostille, Power of Attorney, registration and filing handled end-to-end by a named matter lead.
Representation
Court, tribunal, registrar or counterparty representation — with weekly written updates across time-zones.
Closure & Handover
Final order, registered deed or settlement, plus a sealed matter file and post-closure compliance calendar.
Why IndusGuard
Built for Matters That Cross Borders
One named matter lead
No call-centre, no hand-offs. A senior advocate owns your file end-to-end.
NRI desks across 8 countries
Overlapping US, UK, Gulf and APAC hours — apostille and POA built into every workflow.
Weekly written updates
Plain-language progress notes, secure document portal and milestone-based fees.
Pan-India bar coverage
Empanelled counsel across High Courts, NCLT, DRT and the Supreme Court of India.
Where we serve
A Global NRI Desk, Anchored in India.
We act for clients across 8+ countries and represent matters in every major Indian jurisdiction — High Courts, NCLT, DRT and the Supreme Court.
- United States
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- UAE
- Australia
- Singapore
- Germany
- Saudi Arabia
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
- Delhi NCR
- Bengaluru
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Pune
- Pan-India
Common questions
Before You Call
Can an NRI sell property in India without physically being present?+
Yes. An NRI can sell property in India through a registered Power of Attorney holder. The POA must be executed at the Indian Consulate or apostilled, adjudicated in India within 90 days, and registered where required for immovable property transactions. The attorney-holder can execute the sale deed, appear at the sub-registrar, and complete the transaction on the NRI's behalf.
What documents does an NRI need to sell inherited property in India?+
The NRI typically needs: the original sale deed or title document, death certificate of the deceased owner, legal heir certificate or succession certificate, mutation document showing the NRI's name in revenue records, encumbrance certificate, tax receipts, and a registered Power of Attorney. Additional documents such as probate may be required depending on the state.
What is the TDS rate on NRI property sales in India?+
For long-term capital gains (property held over 24 months), the TDS rate is 12.5% as of the July 2024 budget amendments. For short-term gains, TDS is deducted at 30%. The resident buyer deducts and deposits TDS before making payment to the NRI seller.
How much can an NRI repatriate from the sale of property in India?+
Under FEMA rules, an NRI can repatriate up to USD 1 million per financial year from an NRO account. For property purchased with funds remitted from abroad through NRE or FCNR accounts, the entire sale proceeds are repatriable. Repatriation beyond USD 1 million per year requires prior RBI approval through an Authorised Dealer bank.
What is RERA and how does it protect NRI property buyers in India?+
RERA (Real Estate Regulation and Development Act 2016) mandates that all real estate projects above 500 sq metres or eight units must be registered with the state RERA authority before sale. NRIs can file complaints before the state RERA authority against builders for delay, defective construction, or misrepresentation. RERA orders are enforceable as civil court decrees.
What is title verification and why is it essential before buying property in India?+
Title verification is an independent investigation of a property's ownership history, encumbrances, pending litigations, and regulatory compliance. It involves reviewing the chain of title documents, encumbrance certificate, mutation records, tax receipts, and court searches. For NRIs buying property in India from abroad, title verification prevents purchase of disputed, encumbered, or fraudulently transferred property.
How is property in West Bengal different from other Indian states for NRIs?+
West Bengal uses a distinct land record system based on Khatian numbers (RS and LR) and Dag numbers rather than the 7/12 extract used in Maharashtra. Mutation is processed at the BL&LRO (Block Land and Land Reforms Office). Bengal Hindus follow the Dayabhaga school of inheritance law. Probate of a Will is mandatory in West Bengal for immovable property, unlike most other Indian states.
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