Property Law for NRIs in UK

NRIs living in the UK dealing with property in India most often need one of three things: a properly apostilled Power of Attorney so a family member in India can act on their behalf, clarity on TDS and repatriation rules when selling inherited or ancestral property, or help getting a property registered/verified without traveling to India. This hub covers all three, specifically as they apply from the UK.

Key Authorities & Frameworks That Apply

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) — issues the apostille on a notarized POA before it can be used in India, under the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention (the UK has been a member since the Convention's inception).
Indian sub-registrar's office (India) — where the apostilled POA is adjudicated for stamp duty and registered before use in a property transaction.
Income Tax Department, India — governs TDS under Section 195 on sale proceeds paid to an NRI seller.
Reserve Bank of India (FEMA) — governs repatriation of sale proceeds to the UK, generally up to USD 1 million (or equivalent) per financial year from an NRO account, subject to CA certification (Form 15CA/15CB).
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) — the India–UK DTAA allows relief in the UK for capital-gains tax already paid in India, avoiding double taxation.

Complete Guides for NRIs in UK

Power of Attorney for NRIs in UK — Apostille, Registration & Legal Requirements
How to execute a POA in the UK that's actually valid for an Indian property transaction — notarization, apostille, adjudication, and registration, in the correct order.
Selling Inherited Property in India as an NRI in UK — TDS, Capital Gains & Repatriation
TDS obligations under Section 195, how capital gains are computed on inherited property, and how to legally repatriate sale proceeds to a UK bank account.