After much searching, you have found the ideal home, and you just need to take the last step: the purchase. But do you know if what will be your new home is legally habitable? The truth is that in the market, there are properties that do not have the necessary documentation to be considered legal housing.
Certificate of occupancy or occupancy license
The certificate of occupancy or occupancy license is the document that certifies that the dwelling meets the minimum habitability conditions, taking into account its hygiene, health, and soundness. The real estate agents in Delhi must give you this card in the sale to verify the habitability and legality of the house.
On the contrary, the first occupation license will be requested, which will not need to be renewed unless a substantial reform has been carried out. In the Valencian Community, Extremadura, and the Balearic Islands, the renovation will be necessary, obtaining; as a result, the second occupation license.
If you have doubts and want to be sure about the state of habitability of the house, or you are willing to buy a house without a certificate to legalize it later, you will have to contact an architect. There are websites where you can search for certified technicians in the area and know their prices and valuations.
Check the registry
Before buying the house, it is also advisable to check the registry of the plot or land to know how many square meters are declared.
It may happen that reforms have been made to the property, expanding space, rooms, or floors and that it has been done without the relevant authorization or license. That is, although one part of the house may have a certificate of occupancy, another part is illegal. Make sure that the square meters for sale correspond to those registered in Cadastre.
Simple Registration Note
Often, before making a sale, the seller is asked for a simple registration note. It is an informative document that offers legal information about the land for sale in Gurgaon.
For example, indicate the type of farm that is (house, plot, meadow, etc.), the location and description of it, if it has any type of load, or who is the owner. This last data can be especially useful to make sure who is selling you the house is really its owner and thus avoid fraud.
Other documents for the sale
In addition to the certificate of occupancy, there are other necessary procedures for sale, such as the Energy Efficiency Certificate, electricity bills already cleared, or the property being mortgaged against a bank loan. The seller must give you the certificate and include it in the contract of sale. In addition, the energy rating that emerges from this certificate must appear in the advertisements of the property, which will indicate from the first moment that the house has gone through this procedure.
In any case, to deal with a sale and do it without difficulties, it is advisable to consult with a specialized professional, agency, or real estate that can guide you during the process.