Bengaluru property buying questions, answered with sources
Short answer
These are 86 questions Bengaluru property buyers ask most, answered in plain English and checked against official sources such as the Karnataka RERA portal, the RERA Act and Karnataka government pages. Every answer lists the pages it was checked against. We leave out rates, fees and deadlines that change, because they must be confirmed on the official site, and we do not verify any single builder's claims here. The questions sit in 11 topic pages.
Last reviewed 18 October 2026. Answers checked against official sources, not legal advice.
Browse by topic
- RERA verification10 questions
- Project status, completion dates and delays8 questions
- Carpet area, super built-up area and measurements5 questions
- Documents and approvals9 questions
- Under construction, ready to move and pre-launch5 questions
- Home loan, EMI and rent versus buy7 questions
- Taxes and registration (general level)6 questions
- Locality, commute and schools4 questions
- Price transparency, brochures and hidden costs7 questions
- Investing, builders and rental returns9 questions
- More buying questions16 questions
All 86 questions
Each link opens the answer on its topic page.
RERA verification
- How do I check if a flat in Bangalore is RERA registered?
- How do I search a project on the Karnataka RERA portal step by step?
- What does a Karnataka RERA registration number look like?
- Does RERA registration mean the project is safe to buy?
- What does Revoked or Withdrawn mean on a Karnataka RERA record?
- Why does one project have several RERA numbers?
- Does a RERA number in a brochure prove the brochure covers my tower?
- How do I check whether a property agent is registered with Karnataka RERA?
- How can I tell if a RERA number in an advert is fake?
- Is RERA registration compulsory for every project in Karnataka?
Project status, completion dates and delays
- What is the RERA completion date and how do I check it?
- Can the RERA completion date be extended?
- What is the difference between the RERA completion date and the possession date a builder tells me?
- Does an Approved status mean construction is on track?
- What can I do if the builder delays possession?
- How do I file a complaint with Karnataka RERA?
- Where can I see complaints or orders against a promoter on the Karnataka RERA site?
- What is a grace period in the agreement and does it change the RERA date?
Builder reputation and complaints
Carpet area, super built-up area and measurements
- What is the difference between carpet area, built-up area and super built-up area?
- What is loading and how do I compare projects with different loading?
- Is the price I am quoted based on carpet area or super built-up area?
- Can a builder charge separately for car parking or include it in the area?
- What if the carpet area I receive differs from the agreement?
Documents and approvals
- What documents should I check before booking a flat in Bangalore?
- What is the difference between A khata and B khata in Bangalore?
- What is e-khata and do I need one to buy or register a property?
- Can a B khata property be converted to A khata?
- What is an encumbrance certificate and where do I get it in Karnataka?
- Does a khata prove that I own the property?
- What is the difference between a commencement certificate and an occupancy certificate?
- Is an occupancy certificate mandatory in Bangalore?
- What is UDS or undivided share in a flat purchase?
Under construction, ready to move and pre-launch
- Which is better, an under-construction flat or a ready-to-move flat?
- Is it safe to buy an under-construction flat in Bangalore?
- What is a pre-launch project and what are the risks?
- Can I get my booking amount back if I cancel before signing the agreement?
- Should I sign the agreement for sale before paying large amounts?
Home loan, EMI and rent versus buy
- How is a home loan EMI calculated?
- How much home loan can I get?
- Does a bank's approval of a project mean it is safe?
- How is a loan paid out for an under-construction flat?
- Where can I complain about a home loan lender?
- Is it better to rent or buy in Bangalore?
- Is it a good time to buy a flat in Bangalore?
Taxes and registration (general level)
Locality, commute and schools
Price transparency, brochures and hidden costs
- Why does FindYourNest not show price per square foot?
- What costs should I add to the base price of a flat?
- Is the asking price in a brochure the final price?
- Why does a project show Request brochure?
- What is a corpus fund and a maintenance deposit?
- Why do two websites show different prices or possession dates for the same project?
- How do I find out current availability and which units are left?
NRI buying
Resale versus new
Plots, apartments and villas
Red flags and scams
Comparing projects
Site visit tips
Investing, builders and rental returns
- What is rental yield and how is it calculated?
- Which builder gives good returns in Bengaluru?
- How do I check whether a builder delivers projects on time?
- Does RERA registration guarantee returns on a property?
- Which area is good for investing in Bengaluru?
- Is an under-construction or a ready flat better for an investor?
- Does a bigger builder mean a safer investment?
- How do I compare two projects before investing?
- Where can I see complaints against a builder on the RERA portal?
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