Skip to content
The Journal

RERA · Buying Guide

RERA Explained: What Every Home Buyer in India Should Check

Basha Research Desk · 29 September 2026 · 6 min read

How to verify a project’s RERA registration and what the numbers on the certificate actually mean.

Why RERA matters

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 protects buyers by requiring developers to register projects, disclose approvals and keep 70% of collections in an escrow account.

How to verify

  1. Visit your state RERA portal.
  2. Search by project name or registration number.
  3. Check approved plans, completion date and complaint history.