Buyer’s guide
Buying a Farmhouse Plot near Lucknow: A Checklist
A farmhouse plot is land you will keep for years, so the checks you do before buying matter more than the brochure. This checklist covers the documents, approvals and site visits that buyers around Lucknow most often ask about. Use it for any project, including ours.
Published 11 October 2026 · General information, not legal advice.
Prosperity Farms township aerial view — artistic impression.
1. Land records
- Ask for the Khatauni (record of rights) and the Khasra/Gata numbers of the land, and check that the seller's name matches.
- Ask for the chain of past sale deeds so you can see how the land reached the current owner.
- Check that mutation (dakhil-kharij) has been done in the seller's name.
- Ask your lawyer to search for loans, charges or court cases on the land at the sub-registrar's office.
2. Land use and approvals
- Find out whether the land is recorded as agricultural, and whether it has been declared for non-agricultural use under the UP Revenue Code, 2006 if you plan to build a home.
- Ask which authority approved the layout plan, and get a copy of the approval with its reference number.
- Under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, projects on more than 500 sq m of land or with more than eight units generally need registration with the state authority before they are advertised. Ask for the UP RERA registration number and check it on the UP RERA website.
3. On-site checks
- Visit the site and walk your plot. Ask for the boundary to be marked on the ground and compare it with the master plan.
- Check the approach road, the width of internal roads, drainage and how the site looks after rain.
- Ask how electricity and water will reach your plot, and who pays for the connections.
- Time the drive from the places you go to most often, at the time of day you would travel.
4. Questions for the developer
- What exactly is included in the price, and what is charged separately (development, maintenance, club or registration charges)?
- Who owns and maintains the shared roads, landscaping and amenities after handover?
- Can plot owners use the clubhouse and sports areas, and on what terms?
- What is the timeline for roads, boundary, electricity and amenities, and is it written into the agreement?
5. Before you pay
- Read the full agreement, including the plot area in square metres, the payment schedule and what happens if work is delayed.
- Pay by bank transfer or cheque to the account named in the agreement, and keep receipts for every payment.
- Have an independent lawyer review the documents before you sign.
This guide is general information and may not cover every situation. Laws and procedures change; confirm current requirements with a qualified lawyer and the relevant authorities.
