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Real Estate Due Diligence — No Surprises

A property transaction is one of the most significant decisions a business or individual makes. LexWin's real estate legal due diligence uncovers title defects, encumbrances, and legal risks before they become your problem — and drafts the documents that protect your investment.

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15+
Years of Practice
Both
Commercial & Residential
End-to-End
Due Diligence to Deed
Our Real Estate Legal Services
🔍 Title Investigation & Ownership Verification
📋 Encumbrance Search & Lien Check
🏢 Commercial Property Due Diligence
🏠 Residential Property Legal Check
📝 Lease Deed Drafting & Review
🤝 Sale Agreement & Conveyance Deed
Commercial & Residential Property
Multi-Decade Title Tracing
Lease, Sale & Conveyance Documents
Risk Reports for Buyers, Lessees & Investors
Based in Pune  ·  Serving Pan-India Clients
What We Do

Comprehensive Real Estate Legal Services

From the first title search to the final registered deed — LexWin provides the legal rigour that protects every property transaction, commercial or residential.

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Title Investigation & Ownership Verification

A thorough examination of property ownership history to establish clear, marketable title — tracing back through decades of records to identify any defects, gaps, or disputes.

  • Multi-decade title chain examination
  • Revenue records & mutation entry verification
  • Ownership succession & inheritance tracing
  • Court records search for litigation history
  • Government acquisition & reservation check
  • Written title opinion with risk assessment
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Encumbrance Search & Lien Verification

Identification of all charges, mortgages, liens, and encumbrances registered against the property — essential before any purchase, lease, or financing decision.

  • Encumbrance Certificate (EC) search & analysis
  • Mortgage, hypothecation & charge verification
  • SARFAESI action & bank lien check
  • Attachment orders & injunction search
  • Pending dues — property tax, maintenance check
  • Encumbrance clearance advisory
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Regulatory & Zoning Compliance Verification

Verification that the property and its use are consistent with applicable land use regulations, development permissions, and statutory approvals — critical before purchase or lease.

  • Development plan & zone classification check
  • Building plan approvals & completion certificates
  • RERA registration verification for projects
  • NA (Non-Agricultural) order verification
  • Forest, CRZ & environmental clearance check
  • Change-of-use permissions & FSI compliance
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Lease Deed Drafting & Review

Legally sound lease deeds that balance the interests of lessor and lessee — clearly defining rights, obligations, renewal terms, exit provisions, and dispute resolution mechanisms.

  • Commercial office & retail lease deeds
  • Industrial, warehouse & factory lease deeds
  • Residential lease & leave-and-licence agreements
  • Rent escalation, lock-in & exit clause structuring
  • Fit-out, reinstatement & deposit terms
  • Review & redlining of landlord-drafted leases
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Sale Agreement & Conveyance Deed

Precision-drafted sale documentation that protects the buyer's interest, reflects the agreed terms accurately, and meets all registration and stamp duty requirements.

  • Agreement to Sell (ATS) drafting & review
  • Sale deed / conveyance deed drafting
  • Payment schedule & possession terms
  • Representations, warranties & indemnity clauses
  • Stamp duty & registration advisory
  • Post-registration mutation follow-up advisory
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Comprehensive Due Diligence Report

A structured, written due diligence report that brings together all findings — title, encumbrances, regulatory compliance, litigation, and risk assessment — in a format usable by buyers, investors, and lenders.

  • Executive summary with risk rating
  • Title chain summary & defects identified
  • Encumbrance & litigation findings
  • Regulatory compliance status
  • Risk matrix with recommendations
  • Suitable for bank, investor & lender submission
Why Due Diligence Matters

Property Disputes Are India's Single Largest Category of Civil Litigation

Over 66% of all civil cases in Indian courts relate to property disputes. Many begin with a title defect, an undisclosed encumbrance, or a document that was never properly executed — all of which a proper legal due diligence would have caught.

The cost of due diligence is a fraction of the cost of a property dispute. And unlike a dispute, due diligence has a guaranteed outcome — clarity before you commit.

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Disputed or Defective Title
Properties sold by parties who do not have clear ownership, or where succession disputes leave title clouded — sometimes for generations.
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Undisclosed Mortgages & Liens
Properties mortgaged to banks or private lenders without disclosure to the buyer — resulting in the lender's rights surviving the sale.
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Government Acquisition or Reservation
Properties falling within roads, reservations, or acquisition notifications — where development or occupation is restricted or prohibited.
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Approval & RERA Non-Compliance
Under-construction properties sold without valid RERA registration or with expired approvals — creating buyers' legal exposure post-purchase.
66%+
of all civil cases in Indian courts involve property disputes — making real estate the single largest source of civil litigation in India.
30 yrs
is the minimum title chain LexWin examines as standard — going further back when the history of the property warrants it.
Before You Sign Anything

Whether you are buying, leasing, or investing — the time to uncover a problem is before the transaction, not after. LexWin's due diligence gives you the clarity to proceed with confidence, or the evidence to renegotiate or walk away.

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Property Types

Commercial & Residential — Equally Rigorous

The nature of due diligence varies significantly between commercial and residential property. LexWin tailors its approach to the specific legal, regulatory, and commercial considerations of each type.

Commercial Real Estate

Office, Retail, Industrial & Warehouse

Commercial property transactions carry higher stakes and greater regulatory complexity — zoning restrictions, building approvals, fire NOCs, environmental clearances, and complex lease structures that often bind businesses for years.

  • Office space — long-form commercial lease due diligence
  • Retail outlets — leave-and-licence and fit-out clause review
  • Industrial land — NA order, zone classification, pollution NOC
  • Warehouse & logistics — title, zone, access & utility verification
  • Data centres — power supply rights, telecom easements
  • Co-working spaces — sub-lease validity & landlord consent
  • SPV structuring for large commercial acquisitions
Residential Real Estate

Apartments, Villas, Plots & Housing Societies

Residential property is often the largest personal or family asset. Title defects, builder fraud, and society disputes are common — and a thorough legal check before purchase or lease is the only reliable protection.

  • Apartment purchase — RERA check, OC, clear title verification
  • Independent house & villa — chain of title, mutation records
  • Plot purchase — NA conversion, layout approval, TP scheme check
  • Housing society — society dues, NOC for transfer
  • Residential lease — leave-and-licence drafting & review
  • Under-construction properties — builder due diligence
  • Inherited property — succession verification, probate check
Document Drafting & Review

Legally Sound Documents for Every Property Transaction

Due diligence tells you what you are buying. The documents determine what rights you actually have. LexWin drafts and reviews all property transaction documents with the same rigour as the due diligence that precedes them.

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Commercial Lease Deeds

Long-form commercial lease deeds drafted for office, retail, industrial, and warehouse properties — covering every commercial, operational, and legal eventuality of a multi-year tenancy.

  • Premises description & permitted use clauses
  • Rent, escalation & review mechanisms
  • Security deposit — quantum, adjustment & refund
  • Lock-in period & early exit consequences
  • Fit-out rights, alterations & reinstatement
  • Maintenance obligations — landlord vs. tenant
  • Sub-letting, assignment & change-of-control clauses
  • Renewal options & right of first refusal
  • Dispute resolution — arbitration vs. courts
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Residential Leave-and-Licence Agreements

Properly drafted leave-and-licence agreements that distinguish a licence from a tenancy — protecting the licensor's rights to recover possession and preventing adverse tenancy claims.

  • Licence period & renewal terms
  • Monthly compensation & advance deposit
  • Permitted use & occupancy restrictions
  • Maintenance, utility & society dues responsibilities
  • Termination notice & vacation obligations
  • Inventory schedule & condition record
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Agreement to Sell & Sale Deed

Complete sale transaction documentation — from the initial agreement that protects both parties during the transaction period, to the final registered sale deed that conveys title.

  • Agreement to Sell — payment schedule, possession, penalties
  • Representations & warranties by seller
  • Condition precedents & longstop dates
  • Sale deed — precise property description, consideration
  • Stamp duty calculation & registration advisory
  • Post-registration mutation & utility transfer advisory
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Other Property Transaction Documents

The full range of ancillary property documents that arise in complex transactions — ensuring every aspect of the deal is documented with the same legal precision as the primary agreement.

  • General Power of Attorney for property transactions
  • Development agreements & joint development agreements
  • Memorandum of Understanding for pre-deal
  • Tripartite agreements with financiers
  • NOC & no-dues certificates from society
  • Indemnity bonds & undertakings
How We Work

The LexWin Real Estate Due Diligence Process

A systematic, thorough process that leaves no document unexamined and no risk unreported — before you commit to any property transaction.

1

Transaction Brief

We understand the property, transaction type, your role (buyer / lessee / investor), timeline, and any specific concerns — in a focused initial consultation.

2

Document Collection

We identify and collect all documents required — title documents, revenue records, approved plans, EC, mutation entries, society records, and seller-provided papers.

3

Investigation & Search

Systematic title examination, encumbrance search, court record search, regulatory compliance check, and RERA verification — all conducted methodically and documented.

4

Due Diligence Report

A comprehensive written report — title opinion, encumbrance findings, regulatory status, risk matrix, and clear recommendations on whether and how to proceed.

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Drafting & Transaction Support

Drafting or reviewing the transaction documents — sale agreement, lease deed, or conveyance deed — and supporting you through execution and registration.

Who We Serve

Real Estate Legal Counsel for Every Stakeholder

Whether you are a corporate lessee, a property investor, or an individual buyer — LexWin provides the legal rigour your transaction deserves.

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Corporate Lessees

Businesses leasing office, retail, or industrial space — often signing multi-year leases that commit significant capital. LexWin's due diligence and lease review protect against landlord-side risks and poorly drafted terms that create operational problems later.

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Foreign Companies Setting Up in India

Foreign businesses establishing Indian offices or facilities often need registered office addresses and leased premises as part of their incorporation process — and require rapid, reliable property due diligence from an advisor who understands their setup context.

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Investors & Developers

Real estate investors, developers, and private equity funds acquiring commercial or residential property or land — needing due diligence reports that satisfy their investment committees, lenders, and audit requirements.

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Individual Property Buyers

Individuals purchasing residential property — apartments, villas, or plots — who want the assurance of a thorough legal check before committing their savings to a transaction that may have hidden title defects or undisclosed encumbrances.

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Manufacturing & Industrial Businesses

Businesses acquiring or leasing industrial land, factories, or warehouse facilities — with zone classification, environmental clearance, and NA conversion requirements that must be verified before operations can commence.

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Infrastructure & Project Companies

Infrastructure companies, renewable energy developers, and EPC contractors requiring multi-parcel land due diligence with SPV structuring advice — where title certainty is a pre-condition for financing and project commencement.

Due Diligence Reference

Key Documents Examined in Real Estate Due Diligence

A reference overview of the primary documents and records that LexWin examines in the course of a comprehensive real estate due diligence assignment.

Sr. Document / Record Purpose Applicable For
1. 7/12 Extract / Property Card Revenue record confirming ownership, survey number, area, and land classification All properties
2. Encumbrance Certificate (EC) Registered mortgages, charges, and encumbrances over a defined period All properties
3. Index-II / Registered Documents Search History of registered transactions — sales, mortgages, leases, gifts All properties
4. Title Documents Chain Continuous ownership chain from current owner back — at minimum 30 years All properties
5. Approved Building Plan & Commencement Certificate Confirms the structure is built as per approved plans and within permissible limits Built-up properties
6. Occupation Certificate (OC) / Completion Certificate Confirms the building is legally fit for occupation Apartments, commercial buildings
7. RERA Registration Mandatory for under-construction projects — confirms registration and complaint status Under-construction projects
8. Non-Agricultural (NA) Order Conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use — essential for development Plots, industrial land
9. Society NOC & Share Certificate Housing society's no-objection to transfer and share certificate in buyer's favour Cooperative housing society flats
10. Development Plan / Zone Classification Confirms land use zone (residential, commercial, industrial) and permissible FSI All properties
Why LexWin

The LexWin Difference in Real Estate Legal Advisory

Meticulous, documented, and commercial — real estate due diligence that gives you confidence, not just a certificate.

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Genuinely Thorough Investigation
We do not issue title opinions based on seller-provided documents alone. We independently verify through revenue records, sub-registrar searches, court records, and regulatory authority checks — every time.
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Written Reports, Not Verbal Opinions
Every due diligence assignment results in a structured written report — with findings, risk ratings, and recommendations documented clearly. Suitable for board review, investor presentation, and lender submission.
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Legal + Commercial Perspective
We do not just identify risks — we contextualise them commercially. A title defect that is curable is very different from one that is fatal. We tell you which is which, and what your options are.
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Commercial + Residential Expertise
Real estate advisors who focus only on one segment often miss risks that are obvious in the other. LexWin's experience across both commercial and residential property gives us a broader risk lens.
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Fast Turnaround for Time-Sensitive Deals
Property transactions often move quickly. LexWin is structured to mobilise fast — without cutting corners on the investigation. We deliver on the timelines that deals require.
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Part of a Broader Legal Relationship
For clients who also use LexWin for corporate legal or business setup advisory, real estate due diligence is integrated — we understand your overall context, risk appetite, and transaction objectives from the start.
Property Transactions We Handle
Office Space Leasing
Industrial Land Acquisition
Warehouse & Logistics Facilities
Residential Apartment Purchase
Plot & Land Purchase
Retail Space Leasing
Under-Construction Projects
Renewable Energy Land
Data Centre Facilities
Infrastructure & Project Land
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