Due Diligence
PropKnown Verified — Trust You Can Check
We independently check five critical aspects of a property before displaying any trust badge. No paid badges. No fake ticks. Checks shown only when completed.
RERA Registered
We confirm that the project or builder is registered under the Real Estate Regulation and Development Act (RERA) with the respective state authority. RERA number is displayed when verified.
Title / Ownership Clear
Title deed and ownership chain are reviewed by our legal team to confirm no disputed ownership, forged documents, or contested succession issues.
Documents Checked
Key documents including sale deed, Encumbrance Certificate (EC), Khata, and building plan are sighted and cross-verified.
Approved Layout
The layout is approved by the relevant authority — HMDA (Hyderabad), DTCP, BDA, or equivalent municipal body — confirming it is not unauthorised or in a prohibited zone.
Encumbrance Clear
Encumbrance Certificate (EC) from the Sub-Registrar confirms there are no outstanding mortgages, loans, legal attachments, or claims against the property.
The Legal Safety Checklist
Beyond the summary PropKnown Verified badge, every listing has a detailed, 9-point Legal Safety Checklist — visible on each property page — so you can see exactly which specific checks have actually been completed, not just an overall score.
RERA Registration
Confirms the project/builder is registered with the state RERA authority, giving you legal recourse for delays or misrepresentation.
Clear Title / Ownership
Verifies the seller actually owns the property free of disputes, so you don't inherit someone else's legal problem.
Encumbrance Certificate
Shows the property has no outstanding loans, mortgages, or legal claims registered against it.
Approved Layout (HMDA/DTCP)
Confirms the land was legally converted and laid out per municipal norms — unapproved layouts can be demolished or denied utilities.
Building Permissions
Checks construction matches the sanctioned building plan — unauthorized floors/extensions can be penalized or demolished.
Property Tax Receipts
Confirms property tax is paid up to date, so you don't inherit a tax liability from the previous owner.
Occupancy Certificate
Required for ready/completed properties — confirms the local authority certified the building safe and fit for occupation.
Sale Deed Chain
Traces ownership through past transactions to confirm an unbroken, legitimate chain of title.
No Pending Litigation
Confirms there's no ongoing court case or dispute over the property that could freeze or invalidate a sale.
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Our Commitment to Honesty
Green ticks appear ONLY when a check is actually completed.
"Verification in progress" is shown when checks are underway — never a fake tick.
PropKnown verification reduces risk but is NOT a legal guarantee. Always engage your own advocate.
How Verification Works
Request
Seller or builder submits property documents via our platform.
Review
PropKnown's legal team reviews documents, cross-checks public records and RERA portal.
Badge
Each check that passes gets a green tick on the listing. Failed or incomplete checks show as pending — never faked.
Disclaimer: PropKnown's verification process is a due diligence service to assist property buyers. It is not a substitute for independent legal advice. Always consult a registered property advocate before completing any purchase. PropKnown is not liable for undisclosed encumbrances, title disputes, or regulatory changes occurring after the date of verification.
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