Selling Your Pune Property From Abroad? The Problems Usually Start Before You Find a Buyer.

For an NRI, selling a property in Pune is rarely just about finding a buyer.

The real work often begins before the property is even put on the market — checking its condition, organising documents, arranging visits and coordinating the many steps involved in the sale.

1. Is the Property Ready to Be Shown?

If your Pune property has been vacant, start with a physical inspection.

Check for:
1. Plumbing or water leakages
2. Electrical issues
3. ACs, appliances and fixtures
4. Paint and general condition
5. Society dues and maintenance

A property that looks well-maintained can make a much better first impression on potential buyers.

2. Are Your Documents in Order?

Ownership and property documents may be spread across different places, especially if you have owned the property for several years.

Before actively looking for a buyer, organize the relevant ownership, society, tax, loan-closure and other property-specific documents.

Doing this early can help avoid delays later in the transaction.

3. Who Will Handle Property Visits?

This is one of the biggest practical challenges for an NRI seller.

A buyer wants to visit the property. Someone needs to provide access, coordinate the visit and update the owner afterwards.

If you are living abroad, having a reliable person or professional service provider on the ground can make this process much easier.

4. Does the Property Need Any Work Before Sale?

You don't necessarily need a major renovation before selling.

But a pre-sale inspection can help identify repairs, cleaning or basic improvements that may be worth addressing before photographs, videos and buyer visits begin.

5. Don't Overlook NRI-Specific Tax Requirements

The tax provisions for a property sale by a non-resident is different from that for a resident seller. The Income Tax Department states that TDS on the purchase of immovable property from a non-resident seller is governed by Section 195.

For tax and legal matters, it is important to get transaction-specific advice from your CA and legal adviser rather than relying on generic online information.

The Sale Doesn't Start With Finding a Buyer

For an NRI, the process is more than putting a property online.

When you're thousands of kilometers away, coordinating these steps can be the biggest challenge.

How CURA NRI Property Services Can Help

CURA NRI Property Services helps property owners, including NRIs, coordinate the practical aspects of selling their property in Pune — from property assessment and marketing to buyer enquiries, visits, negotiation and assistance through registration.

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