The Advanced Diploma in Real Estate Law is a cutting-edge program that focuses on legal aspects of property transactions. The course provides up-to-date coverage of RERA and related statutes, legal terminology, drafting skills, due diligence procedures, and compliance requirements. While legal qualifications are not mandatory, a basic understanding of legal principles related to property is essential for prospective students.
Why this course matters Since the implementation of RERA, the real estate sector has developed a new compliance-driven professional ecosystem. This course equips learners with the legal knowledge and practical skills needed to navigate property transactions, minimize legal risk, draft and vet documents, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Module I — Introduction to Real Estate Law
RER Act 2016: Scope, obligations of promoters and real estate agents, rights of buyers, penalties and remedies.
Indian Contract Act: Formation of contracts, offer and acceptance, consideration, breach and remedies as applied to property transactions.
Transfer of Property Act: Sale, mortgage, lease, actionable claims, transfer formalities and essentials of transfer.
Indian Registration Act: Registration procedures, consequences of non-registration, and practical aspects of registering sale deeds and other instruments.
Legal Framework of Real Estate Sector: Overview of statutes, subordinate legislation, and the regulatory environment affecting real estate.
Module II — Title Investigation and Revenue Documents
Title Investigation: Steps in title verification, chain of title, encumbrance checks, and corrective measures for defective title.
Understanding Land Revenue Code: Basics of revenue records, mutation, khasra/khatuni, settlement records and their legal significance.
Hierarchy in Land Revenue: Roles and powers at different levels of revenue administration.
City Survey Offices and Functions: Purpose of survey records, city survey maps, and practical usage in title searches.
Tehsildar and Collector: Functions, powers, issuance of NoCs, certificates and the interface with revenue matters.
Module III — Legal Terminologies and Concepts
TDR & FSI: Transferable Development Rights, Floor Space Index — legal meaning, calculation and transactional implications.
Accounting Standards (Overview): How accounting norms interact with legal reporting and compliance for property entities.
Key Terminologies: Possession, ownership, title, encumbrance, easement, lis pendens and other essential legal words.
Transaction Process: Step-by-step flow from negotiation to registration, including common contractual clauses and pro forma documents.
Due Diligence: Checklist-driven approach covering legal, technical, financial and regulatory due diligence for acquisitions and developments.
Module IV — Real Estate Compliance and Documentation
RERA Compliance: Registration of projects, deposit of funds, disclosures, consumer grievance redressal and penalties under RERA.
Income Tax: Tax implications of property transactions, capital gains, TDS, and compliance for developers and investors.
GST: Applicability, valuation, invoicing and compliance issues pertaining to construction and sale of properties.
Lis Pendens: Concept, effect on property transfers and practical handling in transactional contexts.
Filing and Serving Procedures: Civil procedure basics relevant to property litigation including plaints, written statements, service rules and interlocutory steps.
Vetting: Drafting and vetting of sale agreements, development agreements, lease deeds, mortgage documents and other transactional instruments.
Who should enroll
Real estate professionals, developers and builders
Legal professionals, paralegals and consultants
Property managers, due-diligence officers and compliance executives
Students and graduates seeking specialization in property law
Investors and advisors who require legal literacy in real estate transactions
Course benefits
Practical drafting and document-vetting skills
Comprehensive approach to title verification and revenue records
Clarity on RERA, GST and tax implications for property transactions
Confidence to conduct due diligence and mitigate legal risks
Preparation for advisory roles, compliance functions and transactional practice