Buying a plot in Bengaluru is one of the most rewarding investments you can make — but only if you do the due diligence right. This complete 2026 checklist walks you through every stage, from choosing a location to registration and beyond, with links to detailed guides for each step.
Step 1: Define your goal and budget
Decide whether you are buying for long-term appreciation, to build a home now, or for a weekend/farm retreat. Your goal determines the right corridor — premium IT belts for end-use, the airport and North belt for appreciation, or affordable outer corridors for value. Set a realistic budget that includes registration, stamp duty and a verification buffer.
Step 2: Shortlist the location
Compare corridors on connectivity, employment, infrastructure pipeline and price. Our area guides cover the North belt, the airport corridor, the NH-44 value belt and more. Prioritise plots with genuine road access and proximity to real demand.
Step 3: Verify approvals
- Confirm the layout is DTCP-approved (and RERA-registered where applicable) — see how to verify DTCP approval.
- Check the land’s conversion status from agricultural use where relevant.
Step 4: Check the documents
- Title chain and mother deed — see our documents to check before buying a plot.
- Latest RTC/Pahani and survey records.
- A current Encumbrance Certificate to confirm there are no loans or charges.
- The Khata and up-to-date property tax receipts.
Step 5: Inspect the site
Visit in person, match the plot against the sanctioned layout and dimensions, check road width and access, and look for encroachment or boundary issues.
Step 6: Negotiate and agree terms
Agree price and payment schedule in writing. Understand the difference between an agreement to sell and the final sale deed before paying any advance.
Step 7: Register the property
Complete registration with correct stamp duty and registration charges, then apply for Khata transfer into your name. See the full step-by-step process of buying a plot.
Step 8: After purchase
- Complete the Khata transfer and keep paying annual property tax.
- Secure the boundaries and retain all original documents safely.
Quick due-diligence checklist
- DTCP/RERA approval verified
- Clear title chain and mother deed
- Latest RTC and Encumbrance Certificate
- Khata and property tax current
- Site matches the sanctioned layout
- Genuine, motorable road access
Frequently asked questions
What is the single most important check?
Approvals and a clean title — they protect you from the most costly mistakes.
Can I skip the site visit?
Never. Many issues (access, encroachment, layout mismatch) only show up on the ground.
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