Power of Attorney & Remote Property Buying
Distance doesn’t cause loss. Blind delegation does.
Buying property remotely — especially as an NRI or out-of-city buyer — often involves Power of Attorney (POA). While POA is a useful tool, it is also one of the most misused.
This page helps you understand how to use POA safely and what to avoid when you cannot be physically present.
Why Caution Is Needed
Why POA Is High Risk If Misused
Power of Attorney gives legal authority to act on your behalf. If it is broad, unclear, or unchecked, decisions can be made without your awareness or consent.
Most POA-related problems appear only after money is paid.
Blind Trust
Broad Authority
No Visibility
Delayed Discovery
Types of Power of Attorney
Not all POAs give the same level of control.
Specific POA
Limited to a defined task (e.g. registration only). Lowest risk.
Conditional POA
Valid only after certain conditions are met. Moderate risk.
General POA
Grants wide authority. Highest risk if misused.
In most property transactions, a specific POA is sufficient.
How to Stay in Control After Giving POA
Delegation should never mean disappearance.
Get scanned copies of every signed document immediately
Confirm every step in writing (email / WhatsApp)
Request video/photo proof for site visits or registration
Limit POA holder to execution — not decisions
When POA Makes Sense
You are abroad or unable to travel for execution
The role is limited to registration or document submission
POA should support execution — not decision-making.
POA Mistakes That Cause Loss
Signing POA before finalizing price and unit
Giving open-ended authority without limits
Allowing POA holder to negotiate price independently
No reporting or confirmation after execution
Remote Safety Check
Before You Sign POA
If any answer is “no”, pause and reassess.
If you wouldn’t sign it in person without clarity — don’t sign it remotely.
- Scope of POA is limited and written clearly
- Price, unit, and payment terms are finalized
- POA holder cannot make financial decisions
- You receive copies of all executed documents
Disclaimer
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