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The Khata Is in the Seller's Name but the EC Shows a Different Owner: Which One Is Correct?

Khata says the seller, EC says someone else? One direction is a harmless mutation lag, the other a title failure. How to tell which, before you pay an advance.

23 September 2026·12 min

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Seller's Name Is Spelled Differently in Old Property Documents: Is the Title Safe to Buy?

This guide explains how to handle name mismatches across sale deeds, revenue records, tax receipts and identity documents before buying property in India. It tells buyers and lenders which record settles the issue, when an affidavit is enough, and when the mismatch is a title defect.

21 September 2026·18 min

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Survey Number on the Sale Deed Doesn't Match the Khata: Should You Still Buy?

The survey number on your sale deed doesn't match the khata. Here is how to tell a harmless clerical error from a fatal wrong-parcel defect before you pay.

16 August 2026·11 min

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Seller Only Has a Photocopy of the Mother Deed: How to Verify the Title Before You Pay Advance

A photocopy of the mother deed is not always a red flag, but you must know why the original is missing before you pay advance. Here is the exact title check.

11 August 2026·14 min

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How AI is Changing Property Due Diligence in India

AI-powered property due diligence compresses weeks of manual verification into under 15 minutes. Learn how AI searches 18,000+ courts, reads documents in 12+ languages, and generates 29-section legal opinions automatically.

14 May 2026·13 min

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Understanding Encumbrance Certificates: A Complete Guide for Property Buyers in India

Learn what an encumbrance certificate is, the difference between Form 15 and Form 16, how to get an EC online in Telangana and AP, common mistakes to avoid, and why EC alone is not enough for property verification.

14 May 2026·12 min

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What Is Property Title Verification and Why Every Buyer in India Needs It

Property title verification in India is the legal process of confirming ownership records are authentic and dispute-free. Learn the 5 areas it covers, common defects, and how AI reduces verification from weeks to minutes.

14 May 2026·11 min

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29 Sections of a Property Legal Opinion — What Each One Checks

What does each section of a property legal opinion check? Complete breakdown of all 29 sections in a title scrutiny report — from ownership chain to risk assessment.

28 February 2026·10 min

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