WHY BUYING A HOUSE IN A BANK AUCTION MAY BE A TIGHTROPE WALK
Outlook Money|August 2024
Buying a house requires quite a bit of legal dexterity with relation to paperwork, and more so when it comes to a property on auction. The prize on the other end of the tightrope could be alluring, but you will need to tread cautiously, as the valley below could be ridden with jagged rocks of possession problems lender-borrower disputes, and loan issues
Amit Sethi
WHY BUYING A HOUSE IN A BANK AUCTION MAY BE A TIGHTROPE WALK

Ever thought of buying a property being auctioned by banks? From time to time, banks put out auction notices for properties that turn into non-performing assets (NPAs) due to non-payment of loans. These properties are usually ready-to-move-in and are typically available at a discount to the current market rates.

Though that might sound attractive, yet there seem to be few takers for these properties. In 2022-23, scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) recovered ₹ 30,864 crore out of ₹ 1.11 lakh crore of NPAs through the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest (Sarfaesi) recovery channel. This is one of the channels, besides lok adalat, debt recovery tribunal (DRT) and insolvency and bankruptcy code (IBC) from where NPAs are recovered. The recovery in 2022-23 was 27.6 per cent compared to 22.5 per cent in the previous financial year, shows the latest data.

So why is the recovery rate poor and why are there few takers for such properties? That’s because the benefits of auction bidding are often overshadowed by the risks and uncertainty involved in the auction process. That’s why, it’s important to know the pain points should you decide to buy an auctioned property.

Lender-Borrower Dispute

One of the issues you may face is the intervention of the borrower whose property is put on auction due to non-payment of dues.

Diese Geschichte stammt aus der August 2024-Ausgabe von Outlook Money.

Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.

Diese Geschichte stammt aus der August 2024-Ausgabe von Outlook Money.

Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.

WEITERE ARTIKEL AUS OUTLOOK MONEYAlle anzeigen
BUDGET & YOU: NEW REGIME BEATS OLD IN FY26
Outlook Money

BUDGET & YOU: NEW REGIME BEATS OLD IN FY26

Lower tax slabs and nil tax on incomes up to 12 lakh has not only provided relief to middle-class families but also rendered the old tax regime irrelevant for most of them. The government also renewed its focus on senior citizens

time-read
6 Minuten  |
February 2025
Consistent Returns In Hybrid Space
Outlook Money

Consistent Returns In Hybrid Space

The Indian equity market is going through rough waters, leaving investors uncertain about whether to choose equity or fixed-income investments. Experts, meanwhile, predict higher volatility and recommend a safer approach.

time-read
1 min  |
February 2025
BEHIND THE MIND GAMES THAT END IN 'DIGITAL ARREST'
Outlook Money

BEHIND THE MIND GAMES THAT END IN 'DIGITAL ARREST'

The new scam of digital arrest employs psychological pressure to dupe vulnerable victims, who go through a phase of trauma and fear. We tell you how it works, whether the government is doing enough to curb the menace, and how you can keep yourself safe

time-read
6 Minuten  |
February 2025
Boost To Consumption, But Don't Buy Blindly
Outlook Money

Boost To Consumption, But Don't Buy Blindly

With the budget putting more money into the hands of people to boost consumption and increasing foreign direct investment in insurance, certain consumer-oriented sectors, such as FMCG, auto, as well as manufacturing are expected to do well, but think before investing

time-read
3 Minuten  |
February 2025
Pre-Existing Diseases In Insurance
Outlook Money

Pre-Existing Diseases In Insurance

Understanding pre-existing diseases (PEDS) in health insurance is crucial because they can affect your coverage and premiums. Pre-existing conditions, such as diabetes or heart disease, are health issues you may already have and know of before purchasing insurance.

time-read
1 min  |
February 2025
'Govts Are Often Influenced By Private Interests, And Don't Focus On Health'
Outlook Money

'Govts Are Often Influenced By Private Interests, And Don't Focus On Health'

Longevity is not about going to the gym or having superfoods, but living in an environment that promotes a healthy lifestyle. Dan Buettner, the Blue Zones founder, National Geographic fellow, best-selling author and the producer of the Emmy Award-winning 'Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zone' series, learnt this during his decades-long research into five blue zones of the world. In an interview with Nidhi Sinha, Editor, Outlook Money, as part of the Wealth Wizards series, he talks about another kind of wealth, a healthy and fulfilling long life. He also talks about blue zones, and how policy matters when it comes to improving the health, lifestyle and longevity of the population

time-read
8 Minuten  |
February 2025
The 'Gap' In Long-Term Returns
Outlook Money

The 'Gap' In Long-Term Returns

There is a significant gap in the nominal and inflation-adjusted returns across asset classes. So, reading long-term trends is important before making investing decisions

time-read
4 Minuten  |
February 2025
Changed Jobs? Where is Your EPF Money?
Outlook Money

Changed Jobs? Where is Your EPF Money?

For many employees, transfer of EPF becomes a nightmare when changing jobs. We give you the likely problem scenarios and what you should do for a seamless transfer of your EPF upon changing jobs and states

time-read
10+ Minuten  |
February 2025
Old-New Break-Even Point Is High
Outlook Money

Old-New Break-Even Point Is High

The break-even point for deductions to choose between the old and new tax regimes has increased to ₹8.50 lakh for income of ₹24.75 lakh and above. Normally, deductions and exemptions commonly claimed by salaried individuals do not exceed ₹8.50 lakh

time-read
2 Minuten  |
February 2025
How Not To Be Financially Vulnerable
Outlook Money

How Not To Be Financially Vulnerable

We often naïvely assume that our monthly pay cheques will cover whatever life throws our way. But it may not cover all our emergencies, which is why we need to create a safety net

time-read
5 Minuten  |
February 2025