How to Buy a Plot in Bangalore
Ten steps from first search to your name on the khata
Buying a plot is simple on paper and full of traps in practice. This guide walks through every step for Bengaluru buyers — with Prestige Olive Oak, Chikkajala as a running example.
Step 1–2: Goal, Budget and Shortlist
Start by deciding why you are buying: to build a home in the next few years, or to hold land as a long-term investment. That decides location, plot size and how much infrastructure you need. Then build an all-in budget: plot price, plot premiums, stamp duty and registration (roughly 7.6% combined in Karnataka as an illustration), legal fees, maintenance and, if you will build, construction.
Shortlist layouts that are RERA-registered (or close to registration), approved by the right planning authority and served by a good road. Gated, developer-built townships reduce many risks — see gated vs standalone plots.
Step 3–6: Site Visit and Verification
- Drive the approach road at peak hours and check the gate access
- Verify RERA registration — see how to verify RERA
- Check the title and mother deed chain
- Get the encumbrance certificate and RTC
- Confirm land conversion and the approved layout
- Get a written legal opinion from a property lawyer
Step 7–10: Booking to Khata
| Step | What you do | Key document |
|---|---|---|
| Book | Pay booking amount (max 10% before agreement under RERA) | Allotment letter |
| Agree | Sign and register the agreement for sale | Registered agreement |
| Pay | Pay milestones to the project account | Receipts |
| Register | Pay stamp duty + fee; register at Sub-Registrar | Sale deed |
| Update | Khata / e-Swathu transfer; property tax | Khata extract |
Read agreement vs sale deed and property registration for detail.
Applying This to Prestige Olive Oak
Where the project stands on each step today.
RERA
Awaited — verify before booking.
Land Records
Survey numbers to be confirmed in RERA.
EOI
Open at ₹10,000/sq.ft.; keep it refundable.
Timeline
Launch ~10 Dec 2026; handover target Dec 2029.
Prestige Olive Oak at a Glance
| Developer | Prestige Group (Prestige Estates Projects Ltd.), est. 1986, Bengaluru |
| Location | Chikkajala, off Bellary Road (NH-44), North Bangalore 562157 — see location |
| Land Area | 30+ acres with about 4.5 acres of open space |
| Total Plots | About 600 freehold villa plots |
| Plot Sizes | 1,200, 1,500, 2,000 & 2,400 sq.ft. + odd/corner plots — see plot plans |
| Price | From ₹1.20 Cr* (EOI ₹10,000/sq.ft.) — see price list |
| Status | Pre-launch, EOI open; launch expected 10 December 2026 |
| RERA | Awaited — verify on rera.karnataka.gov.in before booking |
| Possession | Target December 2029 (as per RERA filing) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Define your goal and all-in budget, then shortlist RERA-registered, approved layouts on good roads.
RERA certificate, approved layout, conversion order, title and mother deed, encumbrance certificate, RTC and khata/e-Swathu records.
Roughly 7.6% for stamp duty and registration as an illustration, plus premiums, legal fees and maintenance.
It is strongly recommended. A property lawyer's title report reduces legal risk.
A resale plot can close in weeks; a new-launch plot follows the project's timeline to handover.
Get in Touch
Contact us for the Prestige Olive Oak plot plan, EOI cost sheet, site visits, plot availability and pre-launch offers.