Identify each site precisely
For every land option, write down the village, taluk, district, survey references if available, boundaries, dimensions, approach, and intended use. A nearby place name can help discovery, but precise identification is what lets your site visit and record review refer to the same land.
Compare the physical setting rather than relying on a description. Note the route, road frontage, orientation, slope, drainage, neighbouring use, visible boundary markers, and whether the site matches the plan or details shared with you.
- Exact location, survey references, boundaries, dimensions, and approach
- Intended use, orientation, terrain, drainage, and visible site condition
- What the listing or representative has confirmed, and what remains to verify
Compare access and intended use
Visit the actual access route and the site when you can. Check how the route connects to the land, whether the physical width and condition match the description, and whether water, power, drainage, or other services should be treated as present, proposed, or unknown.
Ask what use you are considering and which local requirements, restrictions, records, or permissions may affect it. Treat statements about future changes, suitability, or returns as claims to verify rather than as part of your decision until supported.
- Walk the approach and compare it with the map, plan, and written description
- Separate existing services and conditions from proposed or unconfirmed items
- List the use-related questions a qualified local professional must answer
Organise the record review
Ask for the records relevant to the specific parcel, including ownership history, encumbrance information, revenue and survey details, subdivision or layout information, and documents connected to the proposed use. The right set of checks depends on the land and the transaction.
Have a qualified independent property lawyer or survey professional compare the documents with the site, explain discrepancies, and identify any further checks. Keep copies of maps, written responses, payment requests, and the questions raised during the review.
Verify before you act
Local facts, records, access, land-use information, and transaction terms can change. Obtain qualified independent professional review where appropriate before making a payment or signing an agreement.