Documents first. Market second.
Buyers pay a premium for clean title, a well-organised file and a defensible price. This guide walks through documents, pricing, marketing, negotiation, registration and handover.
Seller document checklist.
Without these documents, a buyer's lawyer will pause negotiations. Organise them before you list.
Title deed (Saf Kabala / Heba / Warish)
Why it matters: Establishes ownership basis.
Who verifies: Sub-Registrar Office / lawyerBayya deed (parent chain)
Why it matters: Continuity of past transfers.
Who verifies: LawyerMutation / namjari (Khatian)
Why it matters: Owner's name on AC Land record.
Who verifies: AC Land Office / land.gov.bdUp-to-date DCR & land tax receipts
Why it matters: Proof land tax is cleared.
Who verifies: ldtax.gov.bd / land officeBuilding approval / occupancy (where applicable)
Why it matters: Evidence of authorised use.
Who verifies: RAJUK / local authorityCity Corporation holding tax receipts
Why it matters: No outstanding municipal dues.
Who verifies: City CorporationCS/SA/RS/BS survey records
Why it matters: Matches the land survey chain.
Who verifies: DC office / Settlement officeRelease letters for any mortgage / litigation
Why it matters: Ensures clean title for the buyer.
Who verifies: Bank / court / lawyer
Pricing — evidence, not guesses.
Area-specific comparable-sale review
Why it matters: Recent transactions in the same building / block.
Adjust for building condition and age
Why it matters: Lift, parking, maintenance and floor influence price.
Show estimated transfer costs separately
Why it matters: So the buyer sees closing costs upfront.
Cross-check price against rental yield
Why it matters: A reality check that investor buyers will run.
The selling process.
- 01
Prepare the file
Document collection and preliminary verification.
- 02
Set a defensible price
Comparable sales and a justified range.
- 03
Presentation
Photography, floorplan, area context.
- 04
Qualified buyers
Real interest and real capacity only.
- 05
Negotiation
Written terms — no verbal commitments.
- 06
Bayna agreement
Lawyer-reviewed, with a closing timeline.
- 07
Registration
Stamp duty, registration fee, VAT and gain tax.
- 08
Handover
Keys, utilities and mutation support.
Signals that make a deal risky.
Price quoted in shifting units
Why it matters: Mixing sft, katha and percentage mid-conversation confuses buyers.
Recommended action: Commit to one unit in writing.
Incomplete mutation
Why it matters: Registration can stall without a clean namjari in the seller's name.
Recommended action: Complete mutation before going to market.
Cash-only pressure
Why it matters: Payments outside formal channels are hard to evidence later.
Recommended action: Use formal banking channels for every payment.
Actual figures are verified by qualified professionals.
Capital gains tax
Depends on holding period and price.
Stamp duty & registration fee
Rates vary by area and property type.
Tax deducted at source
Applies on certain transactions.
Verify exact rates and applicability with a qualified tax professional.
Start with a seller file review.
We review your documents, identify what's missing, and give you a clear path to a well-organised file before listing.
Source note: This guide references publicly available Bangladesh land-service information, planning-related resources, and general market reporting (Ministry of Land, land.gov.bd, ldtax.gov.bd, RAJUK public resources, Banglapedia, REHAB directory, The Daily Star, The Business Standard, Dhaka Tribune, Prothom Alo, Reuters, AP). Requirements, fees and procedures may change. Clients should verify with official authorities and qualified professionals before making decisions.
This page is for general educational guidance only and does not replace legal, tax, engineering, or regulatory advice. Clients should consult qualified professionals before signing, paying, or making property decisions.
Last verified: June 2026