A sale deed is the legal document that formally transfers ownership of a property from seller to buyer, once executed and registered with the relevant government authority. It typically includes details of the property, the transaction price, and the identities of both parties.
Registration of the sale deed — a formal process involving the local sub-registrar's office — is generally what makes the ownership transfer legally recognised, distinct from simply signing an agreement.
Because the sale deed is the primary legal record of ownership, buyers should review it carefully, ideally with legal assistance, before signing and registering.
