Approved projects
DTCP, CMDA and RERA approved properties with clear titles.
For Indians living abroad
NRI real estate investment, made easy.
Since 2010 we have helped NRIs in the USA, Middle East, Singapore, Australia and Europe buy approved plots, villas and apartments in Chennai and Tamil Nadu — without having to fly down for every step.
Why i5 for NRIs
A dedicated NRI desk.
One team handles documentation, legal checks, loans and registration while you are overseas.
Remote support
Virtual consultations, video site tours, online booking and payment.
Documentation & legal
Our legal team prepares, verifies and registers your paperwork.
Loan assistance
Tie-ups with leading banks that offer NRI home-loan schemes.
Under FEMA guidelines
What can NRIs buy in India?
We check that every property you consider falls within an NRI-eligible category.
You can buy
- Residential plots
- Apartments and flats
- Villas and independent houses
- Commercial property
Restricted
- Agricultural land
- Plantation property
- Farmhouses
Restricted categories can only be acquired by inheritance or with special permission. Rules can change — confirm your eligibility with a qualified advisor.
Checklist
Documents required
- Valid passport (with visa, OCI or PIO card if applicable)
- PAN card
- Address proof — Aadhaar, voter ID or proof of overseas residence
- Passport-size photographs
- OCI / PIO card, if applicable
RBI compliant
Payment options
- NRE or NRO account (preferred)
- Foreign bank transfer through SWIFT
- Home loan from an Indian bank under an NRI scheme
All payments must follow RBI guidelines. Payments in foreign currency cash or traveller’s cheques are not accepted for property purchase.
Step by step
How buying from abroad works.
Seven clear steps, with our NRI desk alongside you from shortlist to handover.
Explore projects online
Browse our ongoing projects and shortlist locations and budgets.
Virtual consultation
A video call with our sales team to answer your questions.
Guided site visit
Visit in person, send family, or take a live video tour of the site.
Booking & documentation
Reserve your plot or home with a token advance.
Legal verification
Title, approvals and Encumbrance Certificate shared for your review.
Registration
Register in person, or through a Power of Attorney holder in India.
Handover & support
Patta, EC, electricity and water connections handled after the sale.
Home loan assistance
Guidance on eligibility, loan amount and processing, with end-to-end documentation through our banking partners.
SBIHDFCICICILIC HFLAxis Bank
Power of Attorney (PoA)
A PoA holder in India can sign the sale agreement, register the property and handle loan and bank formalities for you. Our legal team helps draft and register the PoA — in India, or abroad through the Indian Embassy.
Tax & compliance
TDS on sale. Tax is deducted at source when an NRI sells property in India.
Capital gains. Applies on resale, depending on how long you held the property.
Rental income. Taxable in India, with eligible deductions.
This is general information, not tax or legal advice. We can connect you with a chartered accountant or tax advisor for your situation.
NRI FAQs
Questions, answered.
Talk to our NRI desk for anything specific to your country or situation.
All FAQsYes. NRIs can buy residential and commercial property. Agricultural land, plantations and farmhouses are restricted unless inherited or specially permitted.
Yes. You can book and pay online, take a video site tour, and register through a Power of Attorney holder in India. Doorstep documentation and courier support are available.
Payments should come through an NRE or NRO account, a SWIFT transfer, or an Indian home loan under an NRI scheme, following RBI guidelines.
Yes. We assist with NRI home loans through banks such as SBI, HDFC, ICICI, LIC HFL and Axis Bank, subject to eligibility.
Our legal team shares the title, approvals and Encumbrance Certificate for your review before registration. You are also welcome to have your own lawyer review them.
Connect with our NRI desk
Your India story can start here.
Tell us your country, budget and preferred location. We’ll set up a call at a time that suits your time zone.