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South Delhi property for NRIs — selling from abroad, or buying back in.

Start with the title papers. Most owners fly down once, to close the sale; the rest can be done from abroad. The certificate that lowers the tax the buyer holds back (TDS) can only be applied for after the agreement to sell, and then takes weeks, so plan the dates around it. Move every rupee through a bank.

By Ashutosh Bhogra · Updated 27 October 2026

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Two ways in

NRI selling
Selling from abroad
The whole sale in order: title papers, buyer, TDS, registration, and getting the money out. What we do and what your CA does.
Selling from abroad
NRI buying
Buying from abroad
Who can buy, how the money comes in, what you pay, and how to complete without being in Delhi.
Buying from abroad

What NRIs face

Four things to get right from abroad.

DistanceYou cannot be at every viewing and meeting, so someone you trust on the ground handles them. Most owners fly down once, to close the sale.

TDS complexityThe buyer must deduct TDS on the full sale value under section 393(2) (earlier section 195) — not just on the capital gain.

FEMA complianceRepatriating sale proceeds requires specific documentation and account structures.

DocumentationTitle searches, mutation records, and a review of how ownership has travelled must be correct.

The buyer holds back tax; the balance goes to your NRO account and leaves India with Forms 145 and 146

Where the money goes when an owner abroad sells.

The guides

Two guides for owners abroad.

Cover of the Grey Beard guide to selling your Delhi home from abroad

Selling your Delhi home from abroadThe papers to fix first, and the order to do things in.Get the guide

Cover of the Grey Beard guide to buying a South Delhi home from abroad

Buying a South Delhi home from abroadFor Indians living abroad and OCI card holders.Get the guide

How to start

First, we get acquainted.

The Grey Beard team reviews every enquiry and responds within one business day.

How the first conversation works

Before anything is committed, we need to understand your situation — and you need to understand how we work. The first conversation is simply that: a conversation. No documents, no forms. We determine whether we are the right advisory for your specific situation, and whether your situation is one we can handle well.

If both sides are comfortable, we proceed to the next stage. If not, we will tell you directly — and that saves everyone time.

Frequently asked

NRI property questions

Can I sell without coming to India?

Most of the work can be done from abroad. Most owners fly down once, to close the sale, and many buyers prefer that. If you cannot come, a power of attorney is possible where the buyer agrees. It is notarised and apostilled where you sign, then stamped in Delhi before use — not registered.

Can an NRI buy property in India?

Yes. NRIs and OCIs can buy residential and commercial property. Agricultural land and farmhouses are not permitted. Your CA confirms eligibility for your case.

Do I need a PAN?

Yes, for both buying and selling. It is needed for registration and for the tax paperwork on either side.

Does Grey Beard charge NRI clients differently?

No. The fee structure is the same. NRI clients receive additional coordination on TDS, Lower Deduction Certificate applications, PoA structuring, FEMA compliance, and repatriation — all of which are part of our standard work for owners abroad.

Selling from abroad, or buying back in?

Describe your situation. Ashutosh will reply himself.