Do resale flats need RERA registration?

No. RERA registration applies to the promoter marketing a project. A private resale between individuals is not registered, though the original project may be.

What if possession is delayed?

The Act provides for interest or compensation on delay and lets buyers file a complaint with the state authority. The exact relief depends on the agreement and the authority's order.

Are small projects exempt?

States prescribe thresholds by land area and number of units, below which registration is not mandatory. Check the threshold notified by your state.

RERA: what to check before you book an under-construction flat

Legal & RERA · 5 min read · Reviewed January 2026

RERA requires most residential projects above the prescribed size to register with the state regulator, publish project details and approvals, keep a majority of buyer money in a project-specific escrow account, and disclose carpet area and committed possession dates. Verify the registration number on your state's RERA portal before paying anything.

What registration actually gives you

A registered project has filed its approvals, layout, timeline and promoter details with the regulator, and those filings are public. The Act also restricts the promoter from diverting buyer money to other projects and gives buyers a complaint forum with statutory timelines.

How to verify

Every state runs its own RERA portal. Search the registration number the developer quotes, then check that the project name, promoter, tower count and end date match the brochure and the agreement you are being asked to sign.

Confirm the registration is current, not lapsed or extended repeatedly
Read the quarterly progress updates the promoter has filed
Check litigation disclosed against the promoter or the land
Match the carpet area in the agreement against the marketing figure

Red flags

A registration number that cannot be found, pressure to pay before the agreement is registered, cash components, an end date already passed with no filed extension, or a promoter unwilling to share approvals in writing.

Listings on this site

Where a seller supplies a RERA number, it is shown on the listing with a RERA badge. The badge records what the seller declared — verify it on the state portal yourself before you transact.

Frequently asked questions

Do resale flats need RERA registration?: No. RERA registration applies to the promoter marketing a project. A private resale between individuals is not registered, though the original project may be.
What if possession is delayed?: The Act provides for interest or compensation on delay and lets buyers file a complaint with the state authority. The exact relief depends on the agreement and the authority's order.
Are small projects exempt?: States prescribe thresholds by land area and number of units, below which registration is not mandatory. Check the threshold notified by your state.