What is the biggest mistake first-time plot buyers make in Telangana?

The biggest mistake is paying a token amount before verifying ownership details on the Bhu Bharati portal. Once money is paid, reversing the deal becomes difficult.

How can I verify land ownership in Telangana?

You can verify land ownership by checking the survey number and village details on the official Bhu Bharati portal. The recorded owner’s name must match the seller’s documents.

Is DTCP approval enough before buying a plot?

No. DTCP approval confirms layout approval, but buyers must also verify ownership, survey records, and legal history before making payments.

What happens if land ownership does not match on Bhu Bharati?

An ownership mismatch may indicate outdated records, unofficial transfers, or incorrect documentation. Buyers should pause the transaction until clarity is established.

When should I pay a token amount for a plot in Telangana?

A token amount should be paid only after verifying land ownership digitally, confirming survey details, and ensuring the deal passes basic due diligence checks.

Mistakes First-Time Plot Buyers Make in Telangana | Bhu Bharati Verification Saved Buyer Money

Feb 25, 2026

Mistakes First-Time Plot Buyers Make in Telangana Bhu Bharati Verification blog cover by Charan Group

Last month, a message came through Instagram.

The sender was a first-time plot buyer and a follower of Preetam Varma, MD of Charan Group, who regularly shares practical insights on his Instagram page realestatewithpreetam. The buyer wasn’t enquiring about any specific project. He wasn’t comparing prices or locations.

He had already selected a plot in Telangana through a local agent.

A token amount was paid.
The agent was asking him to move quickly towards agreement.
Everything looked fine on the surface.

Before taking the next step, he wanted confirmation—whether what he was doing was actually safe.

Why first-time buyers seek a second opinion

This situation is common, especially among first-time land buyers.

Most buyers don’t lack money or intent. What they lack is clarity.

They often:

Trust agents who appear confident
Assume documents shown are sufficient
Feel pressured by “limited availability”
Believe verification is a later-stage activity

So he asked for verification before proceeding further.

Charan's Capital Park Banner - An open plots project by Charan Group

The first step: digital land verification

As part of basic guidance, the land details were checked on the Bhu Bharati Portal, the official digital land records system of Telangana.

This step doesn’t require court documents or legal notices. Just:

Survey number
Village and mandal details

Within a few minutes, the ownership details were visible.

That’s where the issue appeared. The owner's name on Bhu Bharati did not match the name mentioned in the documents provided by the agent.

This wasn’t a formatting difference or spelling variation. The ownership itself was different.

Why ownership mismatch is a serious problem

An ownership mismatch usually indicates one of the following:

The seller is not the recorded owner
The land was transferred unofficially
Records were never updated
The agent is relying on old or incorrect documents

Whatever the reason, the risk is high.

If the buyer had continued:

Agreement would have been signed
Larger amounts would have been paid
Reversing the transaction would have been difficult

This is how many land disputes begin—not with fraud, but with assumptions.

The deal was stopped at the right time

Once the mismatch was explained, the buyer paused immediately.

No arguments were needed.
No legal opinion was required at that stage.

The logic was simple:
If ownership doesn’t match in government records, the deal should not move forward.

Because this verification happened early, the buyer avoided:

Further payments
Legal complications
Long-term stress

Five minutes of digital verification saved him lakhs.

Why this mistake happens repeatedly in Telangana

Telangana has seen rapid growth in open plots, layouts, and land investments.

With growth comes urgency.

First-time buyers often face:

Aggressive agent follow-ups
Emotional pressure to “block” plots
Fear of missing good locations
Lack of understanding of land records

The most common mistake is this: Paying a token amount before verifying ownership digitally.

Once money is paid, decision-making becomes emotional instead of logical.

What Bhu Bharati actually helps with

Bhu Bharati exists to bring transparency to land ownership in Telangana.

It helps buyers:

Confirm who legally owns the land
Match survey numbers accurately
Identify discrepancies early

It does not replace legal due diligence, but it decides whether a deal is even worth pursuing further.

If a problem appears here, everything else should stop.

Why guidance is given even when there is no sale

Although Charan Group develops its own DTCP and RERA-approved layouts in Hyderabad, guidance is often given to buyers evaluating other ventures as well.

The reasoning is straightforward.

Real estate is not just about selling plots.
It is about helping people make safe decisions.

Many buyers first approach Charan Group for clarity, not transactions. Over time, this approach has built long-term trust and referrals.

This mindset is strongly influenced by leadership.

Leadership principle that drives this approach

Preetam Varma, Managing Director of Charan Group, consistently emphasizes one principle:

Buyer protection is more important than deal closure.

This applies whether:

A buyer is enquiring about a Charan Group project
Evaluating another developer’s layout
Or simply asking for verification advice

Because of this approach, Charan Group is often regarded as the best real estate company in Hyderabad—not because every inquiry converts into a sale, but because risky decisions are prevented early.