At the handover of a Bengaluru apartment, buyers are often asked for a corpus fund and told about a sinking fund. This guide explains what each is, how they differ, who holds them, and what a buyer should check before paying.

Betterment charges are a civic levy that often stands between a Bengaluru property and a clean khata. This guide explains what they are, how they connect to your khata, and what the shift from BBMP to the Greater Bengaluru Authority changes for buyers.

The RTC, or Pahani, is the core land record in Karnataka, showing the owner, extent and use of a parcel. This guide explains how to read the RTC and mutation record on Bhoomi and what a Bengaluru buyer should check.

When you buy an under construction home with a loan, a tripartite agreement ties buyer, builder and bank together. This guide explains what the agreement does, why it matters, and the clauses a Bengaluru buyer should read before signing.

Buying a plot on the edge of Bengaluru often means buying converted agricultural land. This guide explains DC conversion under Section 95, why the conversion order alone is not enough, and what a buyer must verify in the revenue records.

The occupancy certificate and completion certificate are what make a Bengaluru building legal to live in. This guide explains the difference between them, the risks of moving in without them, and how a buyer should tie them to payment.