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The Andhra Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (APRERA) has issued a public advisory cautioning homebuyers against purchasing unregistered flats and plots. In-charge chairman S Suresh Kumar highlighted growing concerns over developers collecting advance payments for 'pre-launch' projects without mandatory APRERA registration-an act that violates the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. Under the law, no real estate project can be marketed, advertised, or sold without proper registration, and agents are also prohibited from promoting unregistered properties. APRERA has urged buyers to verify project details through its official helpdesk and report any issues like delays or poor construction quality. The warning reinforces the authority's consumer protection mandate under RERA, which was enacted in 2017 to bring transparency, accountability, and legal safeguards to India's real estate market.
The Andhra Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (APRERA) has issued a strong public warning, urging prospective homebuyers across the state to exercise extreme caution against purchasing unregistered flats and plots. This directive, delivered recently by S Suresh Kumar, the in-charge chairman of APRERA, aims to safeguard citizens from potential legal and financial troubles associated with such property dealings. Advertisement
The warning specifically targets developers who are reportedly collecting advance payments for "pre-launch" projects without obtaining the mandatory APRERA registration. Such practices directly contravene the provisions of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. Under this legislation, promoters are prohibited from advertising, marketing, or selling any real estate project unless it is duly registered with the authority. Likewise, real estate agents are strictly barred from facilitating the sale or purchase of any unregistered property.
The authority also encourages buyers to proactively contact the APRERA helpdesk for project information verification or to report issues such as construction delays or substandard quality, reinforcing its role in consumer protection.
The RERA Act, implemented in 2017, was a significant reform aimed at injecting greater transparency and accountability into India's real estate sector, thereby reducing risks for homebuyers.
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