Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act, 2016

What is RERA?

Before buying a home, always check whether the project is RERA registered. It helps you verify the builder, project approvals, possession timeline, and important details before you invest.

RERA is a law made to protect homebuyers and bring more transparency into real estate. It helps buyers check whether a project is legally registered, approved, and being developed as promised.

Earlier, many buyers had to depend only on brochures or verbal promises from builders. With RERA, builders must register eligible projects before advertising or selling them, so buyers can see important details like layout, carpet area, approvals, and possession date.

In Gujarat, this information is available through GujRERA. Before shortlisting any project, buyers should verify the RERA number and match the details with what the builder or agent is showing.

In force since 2016

Nationwide regulatory framework

500 sq.m. / 8 units

Threshold that triggers registration

70% in escrow

Buyer funds ring-fenced for construction

5-year liability

For structural defects after possession

How RERA helps homebuyers

Simple checks that make property buying safer and more transparent.

Full disclosure

You can check project approvals, layout details, promoter information, and registration status before making a decision.

Clear possession timeline

Registered projects mention a declared completion date, so buyers know the expected handover timeline in advance.

Carpet area you can trust

RERA uses carpet area as the standard, helping buyers understand the actual usable space they are paying for.

Better fund usage

A major part of buyer payments must be used for the same project, reducing the risk of funds being diverted elsewhere.

Compensation for delay

If possession is delayed, buyers have a proper legal route to raise complaints and seek relief under RERA rules.

Five years of defect cover

If structural defects appear after possession, buyers can ask the promoter to fix them as per RERA provisions.

Before you buy, check these details

A quick RERA check can help you avoid wrong or incomplete project information.

The RERA registration number is printed on every advertisement and brochure.

The project appears under "Registered Projects" on the state RERA portal — not just the promoter's website.

The promoter's past projects, delivery record, and any pending complaints are visible on their profile.

The sanctioned layout and building plan match what's actually being marketed to you.

The carpet area quoted in your agreement matches the RERA filing — not a "built-up" or "super built-up" figure.

The declared possession date is stated in your sale agreement, not just promised verbally.

The land title is clear, with no litigation or encumbrance flagged against the project.

Funds are flowing into the project's declared escrow account, visible in quarterly updates.

RERA in Gujarat: GujRERA

Gujarat Real Estate Regulatory Authority

In Gujarat, real estate projects are monitored by GujRERA. Buyers can use the GujRERA portal to verify the project registration number, promoter details, approvals, carpet area, and declared possession timeline.

If the project details shown by the builder do not match the RERA records, verify everything carefully before making any payment.

GujRERA

Regulatory authority for Gujarat

70%

Buyer funds held in escrow

PR/GJ/…

Registration number format

Appellate Tribunal

Path for unresolved disputes

Verify on GujRERA Portal