RERA Checks Before You Book: Verify a Project in 10 Minutes
RERA exists to protect your money. A ten-minute check before you book separates a safe project from a risky one. Here is exactly what to look up.
The 5-point check
- Registration number: find the project on the state RERA portal (Haryana: HARERA; Punjab: PbRERA). No registration for an under-construction project is a red flag.
- Approved plans & layout: confirm what is sanctioned matches what is being sold.
- Possession date: the committed date on record — and the developer's history of meeting it.
- Complaints: check filed complaints and orders against the promoter.
- Payment plan: prefer construction-linked over time-linked; know the 10% advance cap and 70% escrow rule.
FAQs
How do I check if a project is RERA registered?
Search the project on your state RERA portal (HARERA in Haryana, PbRERA in Punjab) for its registration number, approved plans, possession date and any complaints.
Is RERA registration mandatory?
Yes, for most under-construction projects above the size threshold. Absence of registration for such a project is a serious red flag.
What is the 70% escrow rule?
RERA requires promoters to keep 70% of buyer funds in a dedicated escrow account for construction of that project, reducing diversion risk.
How do you verify a project or agent on RERA?
Every state runs a RERA portal listing registered projects and agents with their registration number, approvals, and any complaints. For a project, match the registration number on the promoter's material to the portal entry, and check the sanctioned plan, timeline and encumbrance disclosed there. For an agent, confirm the registration is live. We walk you through it and cross-check it ourselves before you commit.
What does RERA registration actually protect?
It gives you a disclosed, accountable project — sanctioned plans, committed timelines, a separate account for your money, and a forum if the promoter defaults. It is not a guarantee of quality, so we pair the RERA check with title, approval and delivery-record diligence. Hobo Sapience is itself RERA-registered; verify any agent's number on the state portal.
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