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Complete guide to different property types - Freehold, Leasehold, Residential, Commercial, Agricultural, and their registration requirements.
Complete ownership rights. Buyer has full control and can sell/transfer without restrictions. No time limit on ownership. Requires full registration and stamp duty.
Examples: Private land, independent houses on private land
Property owned by government/authority (DDA, MHADA, Army, etc.). Buyer gets leasehold rights for specific period (30-99 years). Requires lease deed registration. Renewal possible.
Examples: DDA flats, MHADA flats, Defense land
Used for farming/cultivation. Restrictions on who can buy (typically only farmers). Requires conversion to non-agricultural (NA) before construction. Lower stamp duty.
Approved for residential/commercial use. NA order required from authorities. Higher stamp duty. No restriction on buyers.