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India Real Estate Dictionary

224+ property terms explained — national RERA terminology, regional land records (Fard, Jamabandi, 7/12, Patta), property documents, financial terms, and state-specific real estate vocabulary.

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Jamabandi
Punjab/Haryana

The primary land record document (Record of Rights) in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and some other states — maintained by the Revenue Department. Shows ownership, cultivation details, encumbrances, and liens. Available at official revenue portals.

JDA (Joint Development Agreement)
Development

Agreement between landowner and developer where owner contributes land and developer contributes construction — sharing the developed units. Common in land-constrained urban markets.

Jameen
Terminology

Hindi/Punjabi word for land. Commonly used in local real estate transactions. Always verify exact land records using official revenue documents — not just verbal descriptions.

Joint Ownership
Legal

Property owned by two or more persons together. Can be as joint tenants (with right of survivorship) or tenants in common (each with a defined share).

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