Selling or buying South Delhi property from abroad
Everything handled in India on your behalf. TDS coordinated. Documentation complete. Proceeds structured to reach your account cleanly. And a process that feels familiar — not foreign.
TDS
Managed and coordinated
FEMA
Structured correctly from the start
PoA
Remote transaction possible
Repatriation
Coordinated with your CA
What NRIs face when selling Indian property
Distance
You cannot be present for viewings, negotiations, or the registration. Every step requires someone trustworthy on the ground.
TDS complexity
The buyer must deduct 20%+ TDS on the full sale value. Without proper management, this can delay or complicate the transaction.
FEMA compliance
Repatriating sale proceeds requires specific documentation and account structures. Errors here can hold up your money for months.
Documentation
Title searches, mutation records, and a review of how ownership has travelled — the paperwork for a South Delhi property sale is substantial and must be correct.
Trust
Most NRIs rely on a family member or a broker they have never met in person. Grey Beard is a named, documented practice with a verifiable track record.
Six steps to a completed NRI sale
Initial consultation
You describe the property, your situation, and your timeline. Ashutosh reviews the property details and advises on realistic pricing, likely timeline, and what documentation will be needed.
Documentation and title review
Grey Beard conducts a thorough title review — the sale deed, mutation records, and chain of ownership — and identifies any issues that must be resolved before the property can be listed.
Power of Attorney (if needed)
If you are not coming to India, a PoA is prepared for a trusted person in India. Grey Beard advises on the scope of the PoA and the process for getting it notarised and apostilled in your country.
Mandate and pricing
The property is listed at an agreed price. Grey Beard takes a limited number of mandates — yours will receive genuine attention, not a database entry.
Buyer identification and negotiation
Grey Beard identifies serious buyers, conducts viewings, and negotiates on your behalf. All communication is routed through Ashutosh, not a junior team member.
Transaction, TDS, and repatriation
The sale agreement is executed, TDS is managed, registration is completed, and the proceeds are structured for repatriation to your foreign account with the required CA certificates.
Managed vs unmanaged NRI sale
| Aspect | Managed (Grey Beard) | Unmanaged |
|---|---|---|
| Title review | Conducted before listing | Often skipped or done late |
| TDS management | Coordinated with buyer's CA | Left to buyer — errors common |
| Section 197 certificate | Applied for where appropriate | Rarely pursued — money left behind |
| FEMA compliance | Structured from the start | Addressed after problems arise |
| Repatriation | CA certificates prepared | Delays of months common |
| Communication | Direct with Ashutosh Bhogra | Junior staff or no updates |
| Documentation | Complete at every stage | Gaps discovered at registration |
| Timeline | 3–5 months, managed | Unpredictable |
Buying back into India from abroad
NRIs can purchase South Delhi residential property — independent houses and builder floors. Grey Beard handles the full buying process: identifying suitable properties, conducting due diligence, negotiating, and coordinating the transaction. Eligibility conditions under FEMA should be confirmed with your CA based on your specific situation.
Grey Beard manages the full buying process remotely: identifying suitable properties, conducting due diligence, negotiating, and coordinating the transaction. Most of the process can be managed remotely. Registration itself requires either your presence or a valid Power of Attorney — your CA and Grey Beard will advise on the right approach for your situation.
Talk to us about buyingProperty identification
Grey Beard identifies properties matching your requirements across South Delhi micro-markets.
Due diligence
Title review, mutation records, chain of ownership — all verified before you commit.
Negotiation
Ashutosh negotiates directly on your behalf. You are informed at every stage.
Transaction coordination
Agreement drafting, stamp duty, registration — managed end to end.
First, we get acquainted.
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.
What we will need to understand
The property
Exact size and dimensions. Number of bedrooms, bathrooms, parking spaces. Age of the construction. Whether it is a bungalow, independent floor, or apartment — the approach differs for each.
The title
How ownership has travelled from the original owner to you. We will ask to see the documents to verify the title is complete and will not create problems mid-deal.
The logistics
Your timeline. Whether there are other co-owners. Any title issues, disputes, or complications we need to be aware of before we begin.
NRI property questions
Describe your situation
Whether you are selling from abroad or buying back into India, Ashutosh will respond directly. No junior staff. No call centres.