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Buying a Bank Property Through Private Treaty: Process, Payment Rules and Buyer Safeguards

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By Arosh John | Founder, John Real Estate | Editor-in-Chief, Thane Real Estate News

Buying bank property through private treaty can offer access to a repossessed property without participating in a live public auction.

Instead of competing with other bidders, the proposed purchaser submits a direct offer to the bank or secured creditor. The price, deposit, payment schedule and other conditions are then settled through a written process.

The arrangement can be commercially attractive, particularly when an earlier public auction has failed and the bank already holds vacant physical possession of the property.

It is still not the same as buying a regular resale property.

The purchaser may have to pay a substantial deposit immediately, arrange the remaining consideration within a short period and accept the property in its existing condition. Title, possession, litigation, original documents, building approvals and outstanding dues must therefore be examined before the offer becomes binding or the deposit becomes non-refundable.

What Is a Private-Treaty Sale?

A private-treaty sale is a directly negotiated sale of a secured property by a bank, financial institution, asset reconstruction company or another secured creditor.

The Security Interest (Enforcement) Rules, 2002 recognise the following methods for selling an immovable secured asset:

  • Obtaining quotations from interested purchasers
  • Inviting public tenders
  • Conducting a public auction, including an e-auction
  • Selling the property through private treaty

In a public auction, eligible bidders compete against one another.

In a private treaty, the purchaser submits a direct offer and the secured creditor decides whether the price and conditions are acceptable. The agreed terms must be recorded in writing between the secured creditor and the proposed purchaser.

The bank may accept the offer, reject it, ask for an improved offer or place it before its competent authority for approval.

Submission of KYC documents, payment of an application deposit or a discussion with the authorised officer does not by itself confirm the sale.

Is a Private Treaty the Same as a Bank Auction?

No.

The expression “private-treaty auction” is commonly used in property advertisements and conversations, but it is not the most accurate legal description.

An auction involves competitive bidding. A private treaty is a negotiated sale.

The correct expression is:

Sale of a secured property through private treaty

Search terms such as “private bank auction,” “bank possession property,” “SARFAESI property sale” and “bank-repossessed property” may be used for similar opportunities, but the actual method of sale must be confirmed from the documents issued by the secured creditor.

Must a Public Auction Fail Before a Private-Treaty Sale?

This requires particular attention in Maharashtra.

Rule 8(5) lists private treaty as one of the permitted methods of sale. However, the Bombay High Court, in Prateek Pradeep Agarwal v. Union of India, read down Rule 8(8) and held that a sale through private treaty can be conducted after an attempt to sell the property through public tender or public auction has failed.

For properties situated in Maharashtra, the purchaser should therefore obtain evidence of the earlier unsuccessful public process.

This may include:

  • Earlier public auction or tender notices
  • Dates of the earlier sale attempts
  • Reserve prices stated in those notices
  • Written confirmation that the auction or tender did not succeed
  • Details of whether any bids were received
  • The subsequent private-treaty notice or offer process
  • Approval from the bank’s competent authority

A private-treaty sale proposed at the first instance, without an earlier failed public auction or tender, can carry a material risk of challenge in Maharashtra.

The purchaser should not proceed with such a transaction without a specific legal opinion from an advocate experienced in SARFAESI matters.

How Does a Property Reach the Sale Stage?

The recovery process usually begins after a borrower defaults and the secured loan account is classified as a non-performing asset.

The bank may then initiate proceedings under the SARFAESI Act.

The process may include:

  1. Issuing a demand notice to the borrower
  2. Allowing the prescribed period for repayment
  3. Considering any representation or objection submitted by the borrower
  4. Taking enforcement measures against the secured property
  5. Issuing and publishing the possession notice
  6. Obtaining a valuation from an approved valuer
  7. Fixing the reserve price
  8. Issuing the applicable sale notice
  9. Attempting a public auction or public tender
  10. Considering a private-treaty sale after the earlier process fails
  11. Confirming the sale after the purchaser complies with the conditions
  12. Issuing the sale certificate after full payment

Where the bank is unable to obtain physical possession directly, it may seek assistance from the jurisdictional Magistrate under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act.

A Court Commissioner or another authorised person may then be appointed to take possession, prepare a panchnama and inventory, and hand over the property to the secured creditor.

Is Buying a Bank Property Through Private Treaty Safe?

A properly documented bank-led transaction can be considerably safer than an informal distressed sale arranged between private parties.

The recovery process is institutional, the property is linked to an identified security interest and the sale is expected to follow the procedure prescribed under the SARFAESI Act and the Security Interest (Enforcement) Rules.

That does not make every bank property automatically safe.

The safety of the purchase depends on:

  • The borrower’s underlying title
  • The bank’s authority to enforce the security
  • Compliance with the required sale process
  • Whether the bank has physical or symbolic possession
  • Whether the property is vacant
  • Whether original title documents are available
  • Whether litigation or restraint orders are pending
  • Whether other mortgages or attachments exist
  • Whether the construction is approved
  • Whether society, developer and municipal dues remain unpaid
  • Whether the private-treaty sale has received formal approval
  • Whether the purchaser can meet the payment schedule

The bank’s involvement is a positive factor, but it does not replace independent legal due diligence.

Physical Possession and Symbolic Possession

The possession status can significantly change the risk level of the transaction.

Symbolic Possession

Symbolic possession generally means that the bank has taken enforcement measures and issued a possession notice, but the borrower, tenant or another person may continue to occupy the property.

The bank may still need to approach the Magistrate or complete further proceedings before vacant possession can be delivered.

A purchaser considering a symbolic-possession property should obtain written answers to the following:

  • Who presently occupies the property?
  • Is any tenancy or leave-and-licence arrangement claimed?
  • Have Section 14 proceedings been filed?
  • Has a possession order been passed?
  • Is any stay affecting possession?
  • Will the bank deliver vacant possession?
  • Who will bear the cost of obtaining possession?
  • Is the sale being completed subject to the existing occupation?

A property under symbolic possession can involve additional delay, expense and litigation.

Physical Possession

Physical possession generally means that the bank has taken actual control of the property.

Where the property is vacant, the keys are with the authorised officer and access is controlled by the bank, the immediate risk of an occupant refusing to vacate is substantially reduced.

The purchaser may also be able to inspect the property internally and verify:

  • Its physical condition
  • The flat or unit number
  • The floor and wing
  • The internal layout
  • Major damage or leakage
  • Unauthorised alterations
  • Available fixtures
  • Electricity and water status

Vacant physical possession is a major positive factor.

It does not, by itself, confirm that:

  • The title is completely clear
  • Every original document is available
  • No litigation is pending
  • No prior attachment exists
  • All approvals are in place
  • All dues have been cleared
  • The sale process is immune from challenge

Physical possession materially reduces possession risk. Title, documentation, litigation and financial liabilities must still be checked separately.

What Documents Support Physical Possession?

The words “physical possession” in an advertisement should not be accepted without supporting records.

Depending on the facts of the case, the purchaser may ask for:

  • Possession notice
  • Newspaper publication of the possession notice
  • Section 14 application
  • Magistrate’s possession order
  • Court Commissioner’s appointment
  • Possession panchnama
  • Inventory prepared at the property
  • Court Commissioner’s compliance report
  • Photographs taken during possession
  • Bank’s current physical-possession confirmation
  • Written inspection permission
  • Confirmation that the keys are with the authorised officer

The borrower’s name, project name, flat or unit number, wing, floor, area and property description should remain consistent across all documents.

Any difference should be clarified before the purchaser proceeds.

The Borrower’s Right of Redemption

The borrower’s right to repay the dues and reclaim the secured property is known as the right of redemption.

Under the amended Section 13(8) of the SARFAESI Act, the borrower can tender the entire secured debt, together with the bank’s costs, charges and expenses, before the legally prescribed notice-of-sale stage.

The Supreme Court has clarified that this principle applies across the permitted methods of transfer, including:

  • Public auction
  • Public tender
  • Inviting quotations
  • Private treaty

The manner in which the sale notice is given may differ according to the method selected. For a public auction or tender, publication in newspapers may be required. For another method, including private treaty, the valid notice process may operate differently.

The important point is that the notice must be valid and must be given in the manner required by law for that sale.

Once the valid notice-of-sale stage has passed, the secured creditor is not ordinarily required under Section 13(8) to stop the transaction merely because the borrower later offers to repay the dues.

This gives an approved purchaser significant protection from a last-minute redemption attempt.

However, it does not protect a sale affected by:

  • A defective or invalid notice
  • Non-compliance with the applicable notice period
  • An existing stay or restraint order
  • Fraud or collusion
  • A serious irregularity in the sale process
  • Lack of authority to sell
  • Another material violation of the SARFAESI Act or Rules

The purchaser should therefore confirm both the expiry of the borrower’s redemption opportunity and the validity of the sale process.

Step-by-Step Private-Treaty Purchase Process

1. The Property Is Identified

The property may be found through:

  • A bank auction portal
  • An earlier public auction notice
  • The bank’s asset recovery department
  • The authorised officer
  • A private-treaty notice
  • An authorised representative
  • A property consultant handling bank assets

The identity of the authorised officer should be verified through the bank’s official contact details.

No payment should be made to an individual, broker, recovery agent or unofficial bank account.

2. The Property Is Inspected

The purchaser should request an internal physical inspection wherever possible.

The inspection should cover:

  • Current occupation
  • Availability of keys
  • Internal condition
  • Leakage or visible structural damage
  • Unauthorised alterations
  • Fixtures and fittings
  • Electricity and water status
  • Access to the property
  • Building condition
  • Flat number, floor and wing
  • Broad consistency with the sanctioned layout and property records

The inspection establishes the visible condition of the property. It does not replace legal or technical verification.

An independent property advocate should examine:

  • The borrower’s title chain
  • Mortgage and security documents
  • Demand notice
  • Proof of service
  • Possession notice
  • Newspaper publications
  • Section 14 proceedings, where applicable
  • Possession panchnama and inventory
  • Earlier auction or tender notices
  • Outcome of the failed public process
  • Reserve-price records
  • Private-treaty notice and terms
  • Pending litigation
  • Encumbrance searches
  • Original-document availability
  • Building approvals
  • Outstanding dues

The existence of a bank mortgage confirms that a security interest was created. It does not automatically prove that every aspect of the borrower’s title is free from defect.

4. The Purchaser Submits an Offer

The proposed purchaser may be required to submit:

  • Expression of interest
  • Private-treaty application
  • Written financial offer
  • KYC form
  • PAN
  • Identity and address proof
  • Photograph
  • Occupation and income details
  • Source-of-funds documents
  • Loan-sanction letter, where applicable
  • Application or earnest money deposit

The property description and offered consideration should be stated clearly.

The purchaser should obtain written acknowledgement of the application, accompanying documents and funds.

5. KYC and Source of Funds Are Verified

The bank may require proof that the purchase consideration comes from legitimate and disclosed sources.

Documents may include:

  • Bank statements
  • NEFT or RTGS records
  • Demand draft or pay-order documents
  • Loan-sanction letter
  • Income documents
  • Third-party funding consent
  • Company, trust or partnership authorisations
  • Beneficial-owner KYC

Where there are joint purchasers, separate KYC documents may be required from each purchaser.

The purchaser’s name, PAN, address and signature should remain consistent across the offer, KYC documents, payment records and sale papers.

How Much Can the Bank Ask With the Application?

There is no universal application-deposit percentage for every private-treaty sale.

The amount payable with the application or offer is governed by the secured creditor’s written terms for that property.

Depending on the transaction, the bank may require:

  • A 10% earnest money deposit
  • The full 25% deposit
  • An initial deposit followed by an additional payment after acceptance
  • Another amount specifically prescribed in the offer conditions

It is therefore incorrect to state that every private-treaty application begins with 10%.

It is equally incorrect to state that 25% is the compulsory application deposit in every case. The 25% also has a separate statutory importance at the sale-confirmation stage.

Before paying the application deposit, the purchaser should obtain written clarification on:

  • Exact amount payable
  • Purpose of the payment
  • Refund conditions if the offer is rejected
  • Time allowed for refund
  • Whether interest is payable on the refund
  • When the deposit becomes non-refundable
  • Whether it will be included in the statutory 25%
  • What happens if the bank withdraws the property
  • What happens if a stay prevents the sale
  • What happens if the purchaser cannot complete the balance payment

Where the bank asks for the full 25% with the application, the refund and forfeiture provisions require particularly careful review.

Payment Rules After Acceptance

Once the sale is concluded or confirmed under the bank’s written process, the purchaser is ordinarily required to ensure that a total amount equal to 25% of the sale price has been paid.

The 25% includes any earnest money or application deposit already paid.

Payment stageGeneral position
Application or offer depositAs prescribed in the bank’s written terms
Total deposit after confirmation25% of the accepted sale price, inclusive of earlier deposit
Time for completing 25%Same day or no later than the next working day
Remaining considerationOrdinarily within 15 days from confirmation
Extended payment periodOnly through written agreement, subject to a maximum of three months
Purchaser defaultDeposit may be forfeited and the property may be resold

Where the purchaser has already paid the full 25%, no further amount may be required to complete that stage, subject to the bank’s written confirmation.

The acceptance letter should clearly record:

  • Sale consideration
  • Amount already received
  • Additional amount required
  • Final payment dates
  • Official bank account details
  • Refund provisions
  • Forfeiture provisions
  • Conditions for issuing the sale certificate

Payment of the Remaining Consideration

The remaining consideration is ordinarily payable within 15 days from confirmation of the sale.

The purchaser and secured creditor may agree in writing to a longer period. Such an extension:

  • Must be expressly recorded
  • Cannot be assumed from oral discussions
  • Is not an automatic right
  • Cannot exceed the maximum period permitted under the Rules

The current maximum permitted period is three months.

Where the purchaser intends to obtain a home loan, the payment period should be settled before the offer becomes binding.

What Happens if the Purchaser Misses the Deadline?

Failure to complete payment within the permitted period can result in:

  • Cancellation of the sale
  • Forfeiture of the deposit
  • Resale of the property
  • Loss of the purchaser’s claim over the property
  • Loss of any claim over the price received in a later resale

Where the purchaser has already paid 25%, the financial loss can be substantial.

Funds should therefore be arranged before the bank confirms the offer.

A purchaser should not depend entirely on:

  • An uncertain home-loan sanction
  • Sale of another property
  • Funds expected from a third party
  • An assumed extension that has not been approved in writing

Can a Home Loan Be Obtained?

A home loan may be available for a bank private-treaty property, subject to the proposed lender accepting the property and completing its legal and technical checks.

The lender may ask for:

  • Title documents
  • Mortgage and possession records
  • Earlier auction notices
  • Failed-auction confirmation
  • Private-treaty terms
  • Bank’s acceptance letter
  • Valuation
  • Litigation search
  • Physical-possession confirmation
  • Proposed sale-certificate format
  • Payment schedule

The purchaser should obtain an in-principle assessment before submitting the final offer.

A delay in loan sanction or disbursement does not automatically extend the payment deadline given by the selling bank.

“As Is Where Is” Must Be Read Carefully

Bank properties are frequently sold on conditions such as:

  • As is where is
  • As is what is
  • Whatever there is
  • Without recourse

These are not harmless standard expressions.

They generally indicate that the purchaser is expected to acquire the property in its existing condition, subject to the disclosures made by the bank and the applicable law.

The purchaser may be required to independently verify:

  • Title
  • Possession
  • Physical condition
  • Occupation
  • Area
  • Building approvals
  • Alterations
  • Encumbrances
  • Society dues
  • Developer dues
  • Property tax
  • Electricity and water charges
  • Repair requirements
  • Third-party claims

These conditions do not excuse the bank from complying with the SARFAESI Act and Rules. They do, however, place a substantial due-diligence responsibility on the purchaser.

Original Documents Must Be Checked

Physical possession of the property and possession of the original title documents are separate issues.

The purchaser should obtain a written list of the documents held by the bank and compare it with the complete title chain.

Important questions include:

  • Which original title documents are available?
  • Are any originals missing?
  • Are some records available only as copies?
  • Does another lender hold any document?
  • Is there more than one secured creditor?
  • When will the originals be handed over?
  • Will copies be provided for legal examination before payment?
  • What encumbrances will be stated in the sale certificate?

Missing original documents do not always make a transaction impossible, but their legal and practical effect must be examined before purchase.

Litigation and Encumbrance Searches

The purchaser’s advocate should conduct current searches before the deposit becomes non-refundable.

Depending on the borrower and property, the searches may cover:

  • Debts Recovery Tribunal
  • Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal
  • Bombay High Court or the relevant High Court
  • Supreme Court
  • Civil and cooperative courts
  • Insolvency proceedings
  • CERSAI
  • Sub-Registrar records
  • Revenue records
  • Municipal records
  • Registrar of Companies

The purchaser should also obtain written disclosure from the bank regarding:

  • Challenges to the possession notice
  • Challenges to the sale notice
  • Pending securitisation applications
  • Stay or status quo orders
  • Attachments
  • Third-party ownership claims
  • Tenancy or occupation claims
  • Insolvency proceedings affecting the property

A statement in the bank’s notice should not replace an independent current search.

Society, Developer and Municipal Dues

Bank sale terms often require the purchaser to identify and clear outstanding property dues.

These may include:

  • Society maintenance
  • Facility-management charges
  • Federation dues
  • Developer dues
  • Municipal property tax
  • Water charges
  • Electricity charges
  • Lease rent
  • Repair fund
  • Sinking fund
  • Penalties and interest
  • Transfer-related charges

The purchaser should obtain updated written statements from the concerned organisations.

Whether a particular historical liability is legally payable by the purchaser may depend on the nature of the charge, the governing law and the wording of the bank’s sale conditions.

The amount should be reviewed by the purchaser’s advocate before being accepted as a buyer liability.

Building and Property Approvals

For a flat or constructed property, the purchaser should examine:

  • Approved building plans
  • Commencement Certificate
  • Occupancy Certificate
  • Completion status
  • MahaRERA records, where applicable
  • Permitted use
  • Municipal assessment
  • Society or condominium registration
  • Unauthorised extensions
  • Internal alterations
  • Consistency of the area and property schedule

For land, plots, villas or independent structures, the review may also cover:

  • Property card
  • 7/12 extract, where applicable
  • Mutation entries
  • Survey records
  • Tenure
  • Zoning
  • Reservations
  • Access
  • Acquisition notices
  • Non-agricultural permission
  • Layout approvals
  • Construction permissions

The bank taking physical possession does not regularise an unauthorised structure or cure a planning defect.

When Is the Sale Completed?

Negotiation does not transfer the property.

Submission of KYC documents does not transfer the property.

Payment of an application deposit does not transfer the property.

The bank’s acceptance letter creates important contractual and payment obligations, but it is not the final title document.

After the purchaser pays the full consideration and complies with the conditions of sale, the authorised officer issues a sale certificate in the prescribed form.

The purchaser should obtain state-specific advice regarding:

  • Stamp duty
  • Adjudication
  • Registration or presentation requirements
  • Mutation of property records
  • Society transfer
  • Municipal name change
  • Electricity and utility transfer
  • Delivery of possession
  • Delivery of original documents

These requirements can differ according to the location, property type and facts of the transaction.

Costs Beyond the Bank’s Price

The amount payable to the bank is only one part of the acquisition cost.

The purchaser should budget for:

  • Stamp duty
  • Registration or filing expenses
  • Legal due diligence
  • Valuation
  • Loan-processing expenses
  • Society or association charges
  • Municipal and utility dues
  • Repairs and renovation
  • Possession-related expenses
  • Professional charges
  • Tax and withholding obligations
  • Mutation and documentation costs

Total Acquisition Cost = Bank Purchase Price + Statutory Expenses + Outstanding Dues + Repairs + Legal and Possession Costs

A property offered below the normal market price may not remain attractive after all liabilities and risks are added.

Documents to Obtain Before Final Payment

The exact document list will depend on the property. A practical starting point includes:

  1. Demand notice
  2. Proof of service of the demand notice
  3. Possession notice
  4. Newspaper publication of the possession notice
  5. Section 14 order, where applicable
  6. Possession panchnama
  7. Inventory prepared during possession
  8. Court Commissioner’s compliance report, where applicable
  9. Earlier public auction or tender notices
  10. Written result of the earlier failed sale process
  11. Current sale notice
  12. Current physical-possession confirmation
  13. Confirmation that the property is vacant
  14. Complete title-document list
  15. Copies of title documents
  16. Current litigation disclosure
  17. No-stay confirmation
  18. Known encumbrance disclosure
  19. Private-treaty terms and conditions
  20. Written approval or acceptance of the offer
  21. Deposit refund and forfeiture terms
  22. Balance-payment schedule
  23. Society, developer and municipal dues statements
  24. Sale-certificate procedure
  25. Possession and original-document handover terms

Questions Every Purchaser Should Ask the Bank

Before paying a non-refundable amount, obtain written answers to the following:

  1. Does the bank have vacant physical possession?
  2. Are the keys with the authorised officer?
  3. Is anyone claiming occupation or tenancy?
  4. Can the property be inspected internally?
  5. Has a possession panchnama been prepared?
  6. Are any possession proceedings still pending?
  7. Was an earlier public auction or tender conducted?
  8. What was the result of that process?
  9. Has the private-treaty offer received formal approval?
  10. What amount must be paid with the application?
  11. Is the deposit refundable if the offer is rejected?
  12. When does the deposit become non-refundable?
  13. When must the total 25% be paid?
  14. When must the remaining consideration be paid?
  15. Has any extension been approved in writing?
  16. What happens if the purchaser’s loan is delayed?
  17. Is any DRT, DRAT or court proceeding pending?
  18. Is any stay or restraint order operating?
  19. Has the borrower’s redemption period passed under a valid sale notice?
  20. Does the bank hold all original title documents?
  21. What encumbrances are known to the bank?
  22. What property dues remain unpaid?
  23. When will the sale certificate be issued?
  24. When will possession and keys be handed over?
  25. When will the original documents be delivered?

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I obtain a home loan for a bank private-treaty property?

Yes, subject to the lender accepting the property and completing its legal and technical checks. An in-principle assessment should be obtained before the offer is submitted because a loan delay does not automatically extend the selling bank’s payment deadline.

Is a private-treaty property cheaper than a bank auction property?

Not necessarily. The negotiated price may appear attractive, but stamp duty, outstanding dues, repairs, legal costs and possession-related expenditure must be added before comparing it with the open-market value.

Is the property safe if the bank has physical possession?

Vacant physical possession substantially reduces the risk of an occupant refusing to vacate. It does not by itself confirm clear title, complete original documents, absence of litigation, approved construction or clearance of outstanding dues.

Can the borrower reclaim the property after the bank accepts my offer?

Under the amended Section 13(8), the borrower’s statutory redemption opportunity is curtailed at the valid notice-of-sale stage. A later repayment offer will not ordinarily require the bank to stop the transaction, although a defective sale process or an existing court order can still affect the sale.

Must a public auction fail before a private-treaty sale?

For properties in Maharashtra, the Bombay High Court has held that a private-treaty sale should follow the failure of a public auction or public tender. The purchaser should obtain documentary evidence of the earlier unsuccessful process.

Can the bank ask for 25% with the application?

Yes, if the bank’s written private-treaty terms require it. The application deposit is transaction-specific, while the total 25% payment also has a separate statutory role once the sale is concluded or confirmed.

What happens if the purchaser does not pay the remaining amount?

The deposit may be forfeited, the sale may be cancelled and the property may be resold. The purchaser may also lose any claim over the property or the proceeds of a later sale.

My View

A private-treaty bank property can be a good acquisition, particularly where the bank already holds vacant physical possession.

Physical possession removes one of the most difficult practical risks in a distressed-property transaction: paying the purchase price and then having to remove the borrower, tenant or another occupant.

It also allows the buyer to inspect the property properly and obtain clearer possession commitments from the bank.

Legal scrutiny remains essential.

For a property in Maharashtra, I would first check whether a public auction or public tender was conducted and failed before the private-treaty process began.

I would also check whether a valid sale notice was issued, whether the borrower’s redemption opportunity has passed, whether any proceedings or stay orders remain pending and whether the bank holds the complete original-document set.

Funding must be arranged before the offer is accepted. Depending on the bank’s written conditions, the purchaser may be required to pay a substantial amount, including the complete 25%, at the application or acceptance stage.

The price should be evaluated only after adding stamp duty, pending dues, repairs, documentation expenses and legal or possession-related costs.

A low reserve price or negotiated price should never be the only reason to buy a bank property.

Conclusion

A sale through private treaty is a recognised method through which a secured creditor may sell a repossessed property.

For properties in Maharashtra, the private-treaty process should follow an unsuccessful public auction or public tender in accordance with the Bombay High Court’s interpretation of Rule 8(8).

The transaction normally involves inspection, legal scrutiny, KYC, verification of funds, submission of an offer and written approval from the secured creditor.

There is no single application-deposit percentage for every transaction. The bank may require 10%, 25% or another amount under its written conditions.

Once the sale is concluded or confirmed, the purchaser must ordinarily ensure that the total amount paid reaches 25% within the prescribed time, inclusive of any deposit already paid. The remaining consideration is ordinarily payable within 15 days unless a valid written extension is granted within the permitted limit.

Vacant physical possession, a valid sale-notice trail, completed redemption stage, available original documents and absence of a restraint order make the transaction materially stronger.

The purchaser must still examine the title, litigation, encumbrances, approvals, dues and complete private-treaty terms before committing the final funds.

A carefully investigated private-treaty property can offer genuine value. A purchase based only on the apparent discount can lead to forfeited funds, blocked capital and avoidable disputes.


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About the Author

Arosh John is a MahaRERA-registered real estate consultant, Founder of John Real Estate and Editor-in-Chief of Thane Real Estate News.

Since establishing John Real Estate in 2014, he has advised homebuyers, property owners, investors and NRIs across Thane and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

His work covers residential resale transactions, bank-led property purchases, new project advisory, transaction structuring, documentation, home-loan coordination, society and developer processes and post-sale assistance.

Through Thane Real Estate News, he publishes practical coverage of Thane real estate, infrastructure projects, MahaRERA developments, property regulations, taxation changes and issues affecting buyers, sellers and investors.

His advisory approach is based on detailed documentation, transparent communication and helping clients understand the legal, financial and procedural aspects of a property transaction before committing funds.

MahaRERA Real Estate Agent Registration No.: A51700001835

Disclaimer

This article is published for general information and public education. It should not be treated as legal, taxation, banking or investment advice.

Private-treaty and bank-auction transactions may differ depending on the secured creditor, property records, sale notice, possession status, pending proceedings and facts of each case.

Purchasers should obtain independent advice from a qualified property advocate and chartered accountant before submitting an offer, signing any document or paying any amount.


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