Stamp duty and registration charges are crucial aspects of property transactions in Kerala. Understanding these fees is essential for anyone looking to invest in real estate within the state, as they can significantly impact the overall cost of property acquisition. Buyers often overlook these charges, not realizing that they are mandatory and vary based on property type and value.

An Old Satbara (7/12 Utara) in Gujarat (1950–2005) is a historical land record that captures earlier ownership, cultivation, and land-use details recorded by the Revenue Department. In this real case study, a Gujarat Old Satbara helped a family trace ancestral ownership and avoid a dispute before selling inherited agricultural land.

A Certified Index-2 in Gujarat is an officially issued extract from the Registration Department that summarizes key details of a registered property transaction, including buyer and seller names, property description, consideration value, and stamp duty paid.

A Kerala Encumbrance Certificate (EC) is an official document that shows all financial liabilities, ownership transfers, mortgages, and legal dues recorded on a property in Kerala. In this real case study from Ernakulam district, Kerala, it helped a buyer uncover a hidden issue, avoid a risky investment, and make a safe purchase decision.