{"id":22416,"date":"2024-09-14T09:29:42","date_gmt":"2024-09-14T03:44:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aafnaighar.com\/?p=22416"},"modified":"2025-08-11T10:12:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T04:27:41","slug":"buying-registration-of-land-and-houses-in-nepal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aafnaighar.com\/ne\/buying-registration-of-land-and-houses-in-nepal\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Guide for Buying and Registration of Lands and Houses in Nepal"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lands and Houses registration in Nepal is done under the Deed System, where government acts as only a witness to property transactions without guranteeing ownership. However, the process of buying and registration of lands and houses in Nepal needs a clear legal procedure. If you are planning to buy or invest in\u00a0 property, it is important to understand the land buying process<\/strong> and the required documents<\/strong> for smooth transaction.<\/p>\n

In this article, we will explore the step-by-step process of buying and registration of lands, necessary documents required, taxes and land registration fee in Nepal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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1. Steps to buy and register lands and houses in nepal<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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1.1. Negotiation between buyer and seller<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Before any formal procedures in Malpot Office begins, the buyer and seller negotiate the price of land and terms of sale.<\/p>\n

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1.2. Check for the property Encumbrances (Jagga Rokka)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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It is necessary to check for any encumbrances (Jagga Rokka)<\/strong> such as mortgages, easements or peoperty tax liens (House and Land Tax Act, 1962) at the Land Revenue Office (Malpot Office)<\/a>. This ensures the land is free from any legal complications.<\/p>\n

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1.3. Payment of Land Tax or Property Tax<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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You must pay any outstanding land tax or property tax\u00a0<\/strong>to the local level government before procedding any transaction.<\/p>\n

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1.4. Obtain Recommendation Letter from Ward Office (Ghar Bato Sifaris) <\/strong><\/h3>\n

A recommendation letter or Ghar Bato Sifaris\u00a0<\/strong>must be obtained from related ward office. This document includes an evalution of the property’s characteristics such as road along the land may be pitch road, gravel road etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1.5. Payment by buyer to seller<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Agreed transaction amount for the land or property is paid by buyer to seller, preferably through a ‘good-for-payment’ cheque<\/strong> to ensure transparency. Or buyer may deposit the amount in bank accounts of seller. A bank voucher should be collected to document the transaction.<\/p>\n

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1.6. Transfer Deed Execution<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The seller executes the Transfer Deed<\/strong>\u00a0to officially transfer the ownership of the property to the buyer.<\/p>\n

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1.7. Submit Documents to Land Revenue Office<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The necessary documents must be submitted to the Land Revenue Office<\/a><\/strong> for verification. These include tax clearances, property documents, and identification. Complete documents required are discussed below.<\/p>\n

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1.8. Land Partition Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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If the land needs to be divided, an application for land partition (Kitta-Kat<\/a>)<\/strong> must be submitted to the Survey Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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1.9. Pay Land Registration Fee and Capital Gains Tax<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Land Registration fees and capital gains tax<\/strong> need to be paid\u00a0in the\u00a0<\/span>Land Revenue Office (Malpot Karyalaya)<\/a>, as per the malpot registration rate<\/b> based on the location of the property.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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1.10. Transfer Deed Verification and Approval<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The Land Revenue Office<\/strong> verifies and approves the Transfer Deed. Once approved, the buyer receives a new Land Ownership Certificate (Lalpurja)<\/strong> in their name.<\/p>\n

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1.11. Archive the Updated Records<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Finally, the updated ownership records are archived at the Archive Section.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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2. Documents Required for Land\/House Registration in Nepal<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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To successfully register the property, you will need the following documents:<\/p>\n

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