Power of Attorney for buying property
A registered Power of Attorney (POA) lets a trusted representative complete booking, agreement signing, registration and handover on your behalf — invaluable when you can't travel. The POA should be specific (not blanket), attested at the Indian consulate in your country, and adjudicated in the relevant Indian state so it is legally recognised.
When you need a POA
If you can't be physically present for registration or want a local representative to manage stages of the purchase, a POA is the standard solution. It's especially useful for home-loan formalities and sub-registrar registration.
Getting the POA right
- Keep it specific — list the exact powers (booking, signing, registration), not a blanket grant
- Execute and attest it at the Indian embassy/consulate in your country of residence
- Send it to India within the validity window for adjudication/stamping in the property's state
- Choose a trustworthy POA holder — a family member or a vetted professional
Frequently asked
This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice. FEMA and tax rules change with each Union Budget — please confirm specifics with a qualified chartered accountant. Property Point's NRI desk connects you with vetted professionals.
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