Can foreigners buy property in India?

BrixResearch Moderator says: We received an interesting response to a blog post. Actually, this is a user query regarding property regulations in India. Here it goes… 

“I am a Swedish citizen. My wife is an Afghan national. We want to buy a house in India. Please let me know about Indian laws that apply in case foreigners want to buy house here? What are the formalities required? 

Best Regards

Afghan Shahid”

Carpet area v/s built-up area. Do you know these terms?

BrixResearch Moderator says: Property-related terms can confuse many. Often users are confused between terms like carpet area, plinth area, built-up area and super built-up area. These terms are used widely by developers to define the area space being offered in their property.

Do you understand the terms carpet area and built-up area?
- Yes
- No
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Do we need better property laws in India?

BrixResearch Moderator says: Does India need a regulatory authority for real estate on the lines of Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)?
- Yes
- No

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