🏠Practice Area 08

Property and Real Estate Advisory

Property due diligence, title verification, land acquisition, lease arrangements, and property dispute resolution — so you transact with certainty and minimum risk.

Every land and property deal in Nepal carries title, boundary and the interaction of all the zoning and approval layers around it. We run thorough and verified title and due-diligence so that you buy exactly what you intend.

We prepare the documentation to transfer, register and complete purchases and leases, coordinating with land revenue offices and planning authorities on both commercial and development projects.

“A clean title check upfront is the cheapest protection a property transaction can buy.”

Our Services

✓Title checks, title and due diligence
✓Land acquisition and transfer
✓Land use and verification of boundaries
✓Sale, purchase and construction agreements
✓Lease and license documentation
✓Development and co-operation framework
✓Registration and valuation of transactions
✓Property litigation and mediation

Who We Serve

We advise developers, investors, businesses and home buyers — on land purchase, commercial property, leasing, and property related to projects and funding.

Why Choose Pluto Associates?

We combine meticulous title and due diligence with trustworthy documentation and practical closing. When the deal is important, we make it certain and secure.

Related Publications

Articles and guides related to this practice area from our team.

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Real Estate Licensing and Project Approvals in Nepal

July 22, 2026

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FAQs — Real Estate & Property

Common questions our clients ask about this practice area.

How can I verify land ownership before buying property in Nepal?+

Before you buy property in Nepal, you should verify the ownership title, the chain of previous owners, the land type and use, whether the land is free from claims or encumbrances, and the conditions that affect the transfer in the district where the land is recorded. This is usually done by inspecting the title record and related land-office records. Buying on appearance or a seller signed statement is the classic source of later disputes, because a claim or an older transfer chain can emerge years later. We conduct property due diligence that confirms the title picture before you pay, so you buy what you expect and avoid costly surprises later.

What does due diligence on a property deal cover?+

Due diligence on a property deal covers the legal and factual health of what you are about to buy: the title and the seller right to sell, the accuracy of the boundary, any claim or encumbrance on the land, the applicable use and zoning, any outstanding statutory issue that affects the deal, and the taxes associated with registration. It is the difference between buying a property and buying the risk attached to it. A commercial property or a larger transaction, in particular, is nearly always closed on the basis of a clean diligence report. We prepare and review this diligence so you proceed only when you understand what you are buying.

How do I verify land ownership before buying in Nepal?+

Land verification in Nepal involves checking the land record (kitta) at the land revenue office for the actual owner, the land category, encumbrances such as mortgages, and any government restrictions on the plot. Ownership records can be misleading on their own, so a physical and record check is essential, and a purchase should be documented through a sale deed with the required valuation and registration. We conduct the verification, flag risks before you commit and handle the deed and registration process so your title is clean.

Can foreigners buy property in Nepal?+

In general, foreigners cannot own land or property in Nepal in their own name; land ownership is restricted to Nepali citizens. There are, however, recognised structures for foreign-invested businesses to use property for their operations, such as leasing or obtaining land through a licensed corporate entity in eligible circumstances. These structures are specific and regulated. We explain what is genuinely possible for your situation — ownership, lease or corporate holding — and keep the arrangement lawful.

What is the process for transferring property in Nepal?+

Property transfer in Nepal requires a sale deed, calculation and payment of registration fees and capital gains tax, and registration at the relevant land revenue or malpot office. The transfer is final when the deed is registered and the records updated. Both buyer and seller should verify the title and tax position before signing, because the liabilities attach to the parties and to the land. We prepare the deed, verify the records, calculate the taxes and complete the registration on your behalf.

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