Checked by the Indian Law & Property Team at Whytecroft Ford | Last reviewed: June 2026 Selling property in India as a non-resident takes between four and twelve months in the majority of cases, depending on the property type, title clarity, and how early...
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Guides for UK-based Non-Resident Indians and OCIs on property, Power of Attorney, PAN, OCI, taxation and more. Choose a topic below to see all the guides for it.
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Real Estate, Wills, Probate & TrustsProperty, inheritance and estate matters in India.
Latest Indian law guides
Can an attorney appoint another attorney under an Indian Power of Attorney?
A Non-Resident Indian who grants a Power of Attorney expects the named attorney to act, not to hand the task to a stranger. Under Indian law an attorney generally cannot appoint another attorney, and may do so only where the Power of Attorney expressly allows it....
Jamabandi, Fard & Land Record Terms NRIs & OCIs Should Know
Before any Non-Resident Indian (NRI) or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) buys, sells, inherits, or grants a Power of Attorney over property in India, the underlying land records need to be checked. Jamabandi and Fard are the two most important of these records —...
How to search for your property in India as an NRI
Property in India can sit in a family's name for generations without any formal record being updated. When an NRI or OCI needs to buy, sell, inherit, or act under a Power of Attorney, that gap becomes a practical obstacle to every transaction. The name on the...
Can an OCI Buy Property in India?
An OCI cardholder can buy residential & commercial property in India without RBI approval. The legal position is more nuanced than a simple yes.
Can an NRI or OCI Buy Agricultural Land in India? The FEMA Prohibition and the Inheritance and Gift Exceptions in 2026
A UK-based Non-Resident Indian (NRI) or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cannot purchase agricultural land, farmhouse property, or plantation property in India. The prohibition is set under the Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 (FEMA), and it applies to a purchase...
OCI Card for a Foreign Spouse: Eligibility, the Two-Year Rule and How to Apply in 2026
A foreign-origin spouse of an Indian citizen or of an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholder may register for an OCI card, provided the marriage has been registered and has subsisted for at least two continuous years before the application is made. Registration is...
Punjab Power of Attorney from the UK in 2026
A Punjab Power of Attorney executed from the UK is a legal document by which a UK-resident authorises a trusted individual to act on their behalf in respect of property, banking, or other matters situated in Punjab. It is most commonly used by UK-based Non-Resident...
Affidavit for Indian Property from the UK: A Guide for NRIs, OCI & Non OCI Holders
Need an affidavit for Indian property from the UK? Find out which type NRIs and OCI holders need at each stage and why drafting quality matters. Whytecroft Ford explains.
Does a Resident Buyer Need a TAN to Buy Property from an NRI in 2026?
Resident buyers no longer need a TAN to buy property from an NRI in India. Find out what changed and what it means for NRI sellers in the UK.
Managing an Indian matter from the UK?
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