Before you pay a rupee, you should know how to verify a Pune property on MahaRERA. The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority maintains a public, official record of registered projects, and a few minutes on its portal can protect you from delays, misrepresentation, and outright fraud. This guide walks through the verification process step by step and explains what each detail tells you.
What MahaRERA is and why it matters
MahaRERA was created to bring transparency and accountability to real estate. Developers must register qualifying projects and disclose approvals, carpet area, possession timelines, and project status. For buyers, this means you can independently confirm a project's legitimacy instead of relying on a brochure or a salesperson's assurance.
How to verify a project — step by step
- Visit the official MahaRERA portal and open the registered projects search.
- Search by project name, promoter, or the RERA registration number the builder has provided.
- Open the project record and review the registration certificate and validity.
- Check the disclosed details — promoter name, approved plans, carpet area, amenities, and the committed completion date.
- Review the project status and any complaints filed against the promoter.
What each detail reveals
The registration number and validity confirm the project is legally registered and still within its declared timeline. The promoter details let you cross-check the builder's other projects and their delivery history. The carpet area is the figure that legally matters — always transact on carpet area, not super built-up. The committed possession date is the developer's binding timeline, and the complaint history is an honest signal of how the promoter treats buyers.
Red flags to watch for
- A project marketed aggressively but not registered on the portal when registration is required.
- Mismatches between what the brochure claims and what MahaRERA discloses.
- A pattern of complaints or repeated timeline extensions against the promoter.
- Pressure to pay large sums before you can verify the registration.
Beyond the portal
RERA verification is essential but not the whole story. Also confirm the title via the 7/12 extract, the commencement certificate, the approved building plan, and that any home loan is sanctioned against a clean property. Treat MahaRERA as your first filter, then complete the legal and financial checks before signing.
Buy with confidence
Kirti Associates deals only in RERA-verified projects and can walk you through every disclosure so you understand exactly what you're buying. Speak with our team for help verifying a specific project, or browse our RERA-verified listings across Pune and PCMC.