{"id":15372,"date":"2018-10-02T12:51:13","date_gmt":"2018-10-02T07:21:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/?p=15372"},"modified":"2019-12-05T20:13:55","modified_gmt":"2019-12-05T14:43:55","slug":"buying-hillstation-property-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/buying-hillstation-property-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Factors To Check before Buying a Hillstation Property [Checklist]"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<p>Are you planning to buy a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/villas-in-ooty-for-sale\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">cottage in Ooty<\/span><\/a> or <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Tea Estate plot<\/span> in the Nilgiri mountains? If yes, You need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/property-feature\/hillstation\/\">Hillstation<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/property-feature\/hillstation\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Property<\/span><\/a> Buying <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/checklist-before-buying-a-flat-property\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Checklist<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/beacon.by\/leadcapture\/embed\/e40a1c4c1136abb5\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_end\">\ufeff<\/span><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/plots-for-sale-in-chennai\/\">Plots<\/a> have always been the preferred form of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/buy-property-in-chennai-for-investment-vs-end-use\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">real estate investment<\/span><\/a> as far as a healthy ROI is concerned. They have higher <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/property-status\/resale\/\">resale<\/a> value and give positive return depending on the location, demand in the area, and infrastructure development around. Nowadays, there are excellent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/property-feature\/gated-community\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">g<\/span>ated communities<\/a> of plots and villas constructed by reputed layout developers, who do a good job of maintenance and provide extra amenities for a relaxing retreat.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9911\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9911\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9911 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/fenced-gated-layouts-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"kotagiri plots for sale\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/fenced-gated-layouts-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/fenced-gated-layouts-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/fenced-gated-layouts-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/fenced-gated-layouts-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/fenced-gated-layouts.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9911\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fenced, secure and gated plots surrounded by Tea Gardens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Also, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/property-location\/ooty\/\">Ooty real estate<\/a> is still very popular and has driven up prices especially of houses. It&#8217;s also more crowded by now. However, buying a piece of land a little away from Ooty\/Coonoor town centre (around 8-10 km away) will give you more affordable plots of land with stunning views and peaceful locations, to build your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/property-feature\/holiday-home-cottage\/\">holiday home cottage<\/a> later.\u00a0Prices are constantly increasing so if you&#8217;ve been planning to invest for sometime, now is the time to start the process.<\/p>\n<p>Before you decide to buy your plot however, make sure you do not commit costly mistakes. This 3 part article in the form of a hillstation property buying checklist, lists some crucial things you must know to ensure that you are getting a good deal, and investing in an option that will meet your goals:<\/p>\n<h2>Part I &#8211; Your Hillstation Property Buying Checklist:<\/h2>\n<h3>Understand the Advantages of Investing in a Hillstation Plot<\/h3>\n<p>The areas of Ooty, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/property-location\/coonoor\/\">Coonoor<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/property-location\/kotagiri\/\">Kotagiri<\/a> in Tamilnadu are not only the most popular areas to visit on holiday, but they are also extremely popular as a real estate investment destination among businessmen, corporate executives, NRIs, celebrities, politicians, etc.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12149\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12149\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12149\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/sweeping-views-balcony3-600x524.jpg\" alt=\"cottage in coonoor\" width=\"600\" height=\"524\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/sweeping-views-balcony3-600x524.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/sweeping-views-balcony3-768x671.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/sweeping-views-balcony3-610x533.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/sweeping-views-balcony3-20x17.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/sweeping-views-balcony3-800x699.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/sweeping-views-balcony3.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12149\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sweeping Tea Garden views of the nilgiris<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The reasons are many, of course.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The cool weather<\/li>\n<li>The people and traditions<\/li>\n<li>The schools<\/li>\n<li>The clean air<\/li>\n<li>The stunning views of mountains and lush tea gardens<\/li>\n<li>Fresh fruits, flowers, vegetables, and tea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>PART II &#8211; Hillstation Property Buying Checklist<\/h2>\n<h3>13 Crucial Questions to Ask when Buying a Plot in a Hillstation<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12036 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/checklist-600x399.jpg\" alt=\"Checklist before buying a Flat\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/checklist-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/checklist-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/checklist-610x406.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/checklist-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/checklist.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Location &amp;\u00a0Accessibility<\/strong> from the main road &#8211;\u00a0How far away is it from Coonoor, Wellington, Ooty, Kotagiri, Coimbatore and Chennai? Are banks, hospitals and hotels close by?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Size of the plot<\/strong> &#8211; Good sizes to buy a plot in Ooty or Coonoor are between 20-40 cents (100 cents = 1 acre). You want the land to be big enough to allow construction of an optional cottage later, while at the same time allowing for better market appreciation.<\/li>\n<li>Check the <strong>topography<\/strong> and soil factors if it is good for construction. Also, try to visit in rainy season to see if there is excess water stagnation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong> &#8211; Check other similarly sized plots with the same benefits as the one you&#8217;re considering. Then, compare and finalize the best plot options to shortlist and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/how-to-find-a-real-estate-agent-in-chennai\/\">visit with your real estate agent<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Is good I<strong>nfrastructure<\/strong> in place? &#8211; Does it have water source, electricity and street lighting?<\/li>\n<li>Are the plots <strong>neatly demarcated<\/strong>, even in size, and rectangular in shape? Does it have good <strong>Vasthu<\/strong>?\u00a0Is it <strong>fenced<\/strong>?<\/li>\n<li>Is the <strong>road width<\/strong> around the plots atleast 20 feet or more? Does the property enjoy good tarred road access?<\/li>\n<li>Does it really have <strong>stunning views<\/strong> as advertised?<\/li>\n<li>What are the annual <strong>maintenance charges<\/strong> like? Who will be taking care of the plot in your absence?<\/li>\n<li>Has the <strong>layout plan<\/strong> been shared with you?<\/li>\n<li>Plan for 1-2 <strong>site visits<\/strong> with your agent and ask all your doubts to ensure a thorough site inspection of the property. A good agent will let you know of both pros and cons of different properties with an objective stance to meet YOUR property needs.<\/li>\n<li>Are there good businesses and <strong>development nearby<\/strong>? Make sure there are no industries\/factories next door.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Calculate the total cost<\/strong> &#8211; After the initial meetings when it&#8217;s early to decide on a plot or commit to the budget, ask the broker or seller to tell you what other costs are involved. Don&#8217;t forget to account for Maintenance costs, Registration charges, Taxes, Brokerage fees, etc. Also, think of any future costs if you intend to build a cottage later (construction, maintenance, utilities and property taxes)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>PART III &#8211; Hillstation Property Buying Checklist<\/h2>\n<h3><\/h3>\n[sociallocker]\n<h3>7 Legal Due Diligence Questions for a SMOOTH Plot Buying Deal<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12041 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/legal-600x398.jpg\" alt=\"Checklist before buying a Flat\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/legal-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/legal-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/legal-610x404.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/legal-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/legal.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Verify the Sale Deed, Property&#8217;s Title Deed &amp; Parent Document<\/strong>\u00a0and check the entire previous ownership history of the plot in question. Check that the property has already been vetted by a top lawyer well versed in the Nilgiri market. Your agent can also get you some excellent recommendations.<\/li>\n<li>Check the <strong>Encumbrance Certificate<\/strong> (EC) if it is up to date &#8211; to verify that the land is free from all legal dues.<\/li>\n<li>Verify the <strong>Patta<\/strong> if needed. Patta contains details on the property itself, ownership history, and dimensions. It should be in the owner&#8217;s name.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reputation<\/strong> of the seller and real estate agency &#8211; check the background and motivation of the seller\/plot promoter, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/testimonials\/\">reviews of the real estate agent<\/a> who is assisting you in this transaction.<\/li>\n<li>If the property has been pledged on a loan, ensure you get a <strong>Release certificate<\/strong> from the bank which proves that the loan on the land has been paid in full.<\/li>\n<li>If it is a resale property, ask to check all previous property tax receipts and other utility bills to ensure they have been paid.<\/li>\n<li>After booking your selected plot, always make sure to register the property in your name. This is when the Sale Deed is drafted and registered, which means it legally transfers ownership rights from the seller to you.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/sociallocker]\n<hr \/>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/beacon.by\/leadcapture\/embed\/e40a1c4c1136abb5\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>Land for sale in Ooty and Coonoor are priced more affordably than the cities and rates have also appreciated well in the last several years, with many clients enjoying either a healthy return on their plot investments, or a newly built cottage for their vacationing\/retirement needs.<\/p>\n<p>Investing in neatly demarcated, gated plots inside layouts, (instead of individual land) is always a much better proposition. These come complete with fencing, security, water, electricity, street lighting, and road approach, surrounded by some commercial establishments like resorts, restaurants, etc. which help fetch higher returns and is appreciated by buyers today.<\/p>\n<p>Hence, if you find a good deal in a stunning location with lovely views, buying a plot in Coonoor \/ Ooty \/ Nilgiris today can be hugely rewarding later, as prices are already skyrocketing due to future infrastructural development.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s not possible to get something perfect but once a majority of these conditions\/preferences are met, then you can be rest assured of a great investment on a land for sale in the Nilgiris. We hope you find this\u00a0Hillstation Property Buying Checklist useful as you embark on your search!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Enjoyed this article?<br \/>\nNext, Download our Brand New Free Ebook &#8211;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/c0aa396e17d1\/free-hillstation-property-guide?utm_source=pitfalls-blog-post&amp;utm_medium=blog\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Hillstation Property in India!<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/c0aa396e17d1\/free-hillstation-property-guide?utm_source=pitfalls-blog-post&amp;utm_medium=blog\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15369 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Hillstation-Guide-Banner-600x228.jpg\" alt=\"ultimate guide to buying hillstation property free ebook download\" width=\"600\" height=\"228\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Hillstation-Guide-Banner-600x228.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Hillstation-Guide-Banner-768x292.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Hillstation-Guide-Banner-610x232.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Hillstation-Guide-Banner-20x8.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Hillstation-Guide-Banner-800x304.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.chennaidreamhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Hillstation-Guide-Banner.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Contact us today if you need any help in buying a plot in the Nilgiris! 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