Delhi NCR Home Buyer’s Complete Guide

Buying a home in Delhi NCR is one of the biggest financial decisions of your life. This guide walks you through every step of the process — from setting your budget to getting possession of your new home.

Step 1 — Set Your Budget

Before looking at any property, get clarity on:
✓ Total budget including registration costs
✓ Home loan eligibility (usually 80% of property value)
✓ Down payment amount (minimum 20%)
✓ Monthly EMI you can comfortably afford
✓ Additional costs — GST, stamp duty, maintenance

Step 2 — Choose Your Location

Key factors to evaluate:
✓ Distance from workplace
✓ Metro/highway connectivity
✓ Schools and hospitals nearby
✓ Future infrastructure development
✓ Locality price trends
✓ Rental yield potential

Step 3 — Verify RERA Registration

Never book any property without RERA verification:
✓ Visit haryanarera.gov.in for Gurgaon projects.
✓ Visit up-rera.in for Noida/Greater Noida projects.
✓ Check project registration status.
✓ Verify possession timeline.
✓ Check complaints filed against the project
✓ Confirm promoter details match developer claims

Step 4 — Check Builder Track Record

Research the developer thoroughly:
✓ Previous projects delivered on time?
✓ Any RERA violations or penalties?
✓ Buyer complaints on Housing.com forums
✓ Legal disputes or court cases
✓ Financial health of the company

Step 5 — Understand the Agreement

Before signing anything:
✓ Read the Agreement for Sale carefully
✓ Check possession date and penalty clauses
✓ Understand payment schedule
✓ Verify all amenities promised in writing
✓ Consult a property lawyer if needed
✓ Never pay cash — always cheque/bank transfer

Step 6 — Home Loan Process

✓ Compare rates from a minimum of 3 banks
✓ Check processing fees and prepayment charges
✓ Get the loan sanction letter before booking
✓ Understand fixed vs floating interest rates
✓ Calculate total interest over loan tenure
✓ Top banks for home loans: SBI, HDFC, ICICI, Axis, Kotak

Step 7 — Stamp Duty & Registration

✓ Haryana (Gurgaon): 5-7% stamp duty + 1% registration
✓ UP (Noida/Greater Noida): 7% stamp duty + 1% registration
✓ Delhi: 4-6% stamp duty + 1% registration
✓ GST: 5% on under construction properties
✓ Maintenance deposit: ₹50,000 – 2,00,000
✓ Car parking: ₹2-5 lakhs (often not included in price)
✓ Club membership: ₹50,000 – 1,50,000
✓ Legal fees: ₹10,000 – 25,000
✓ Total additional budget needed: 12-15% above base price
✓ Register property within 4 months of possession

How MyReviewHub Helps You

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✓ Read our independent project review
✓ Check RERA status, we’ve already verified
✓ See builder’s track record we’ve researched
✓ Compare pricing with market rates
✓ Make an informed decision — not an emotional one

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