What precautions need to be taken while registering with a confirming party in a land deal
Dear Lawyers,
Allow me to explain my scenario : I approached a Real Estate Agent to purchase a land in Bangalore.
The land was identified and the rate finalized with the owner. However, the owner was adamant that the Agreement needs to be done in a couple of days as he was in dire need of funds. I explained that without due diligence and bank loan approval, I would not be able to do so. I though the deal would not go through. However, the Agent told me he would speak to the owner and convince him. The Agent later confirmed that the owner has agreed for the time I sought for due diligence and bank loan processing.
In the meanwhile, the Agent, without my knowledge, arranged for the funds that the owner required by entering into a Agreement with a local Financier. I was made aware of this development only later through other sources.
When I confronted the Agent, he told me he did it with the intention of saving this deal and was about to reveal this to me at the time of Agreement.
He suggested me to enter into a Agreement with the Financier (Party C) and Owner (Party A). Party C would be the confirming party and I would be the Buyer (Party B). He also said that this is perfectly legal and there would not be any repercussions.
I insisted that I would like to play it safe and have the original Agreement (between Party A and Party C) cancelled. I would like to deal only with Party A in both Agreement and the Sale Deed. The Agent says cancelling the Agreement would lead to financial loss to Party C, hence requesting me to add him as Confirming Party
I would like to know from esteemed Property Law Experts of their legal recommendation :
2)Between cancelling the originally Agreement and adding Party C as Confirming Party, which is the legally sound option ?
1) Is adding Party C in the Agreement and Sale Deed legally safe (I don't know Party C) and what precautions to be borne ?
3)Would there arise any scenarios in the future, particularly when I bequeath the property to my child or sell it, the Confirming Party C would need to be contacted or their Identification, role in the deal, etc. would be questioned ?
I would be highly grateful for your valued time and responses
Asked 6 years ago in Property Law
Religion: Hindu
Thanks for your responses. I would also like to mention that I buyer (Party B) has given GPA to my father to purchase the land (as I am not in India). Considering this aspect too, would that have any impact on either cancelling the Agreement or allowing Party C as the confirming Party ?
Asked 6 years ago
Thanks for the patience response. One more question : The property under question is held as a mortgage with a small co-operative society bank. The Bank/NBFC that I am talking would do the due diligence. However, is there something that I need to be aware of /be careful if the property is held as a mortgage with a small co-operative bank. I have heard that some of these banks dole out loans at a higher interest rate, cover larger percentage of loan amount and would not do proper due diligence. Please suggest
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In Bangalore Urban district(specifically in Bangalore South Taluk, Kengeri Hobli), what is the sure-shot way to determine if the residential plot of land (BBMP A Khatha), I am going to purchase is double registered. Encumbrance certificate till dates looks clean and I plan to get Encumbrance certificate done prior to Sale Agreement and also before Sale Deed. Would that suffice or is there any other means to double confirm. Please advise
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1) Could you please explain what is an indemnity bond and how to get one done ?
2) What exactly do we mean by "Registry Search" ? Do I need to check in multiple sub-registrar office ?
I tried getting online EC from https://kaverionline.karnataka.gov.in, however, I am not able to retrieve it as I have only the site no. and it shows only from 2004
Asked 6 years ago
Dear Lawyers,
I recently registered this property in Jayanagar Sub-Registrar office, Bangalore. However, I found a discrepancy in the Sale deed. As compared to the immediately previous Sale Deed, the Main road leading to the property has been removed. But the minor road (1st Cross) has been retained. All other details like Khatha No. Taluk, Hobli, Village are the same.
To be precise :
In the immediate previous Sale Deed, it is mentioned as : Site No. **** , ****** Housing Society Layout, **** Village, 1st Cross Road, ****** Main Road, Kengeri Hobli, Bangalore South Taluk
In my Sale Deed, it is mentioned as : Site No. **** , ****** Housing Society Layout, **** Village, 1st Cross Road, Kengeri Hobli, Bangalore South Taluk
As you can see, the "****** Main Road" has been left out, but all other details are identical as compared to the previous Sale Deed.
I hope this wouldn't create any problems for now or in future during sale. Appreciate your inputs
Asked 6 years ago