At present, properties are registered, but to identify real owners is very tough, thereby leading to litigation on titles. Often, buyers are advised to hire property consultants to ensure that the property titles are in place. Real estate frauds seem to be on the rise in big cities in India with a drastic 10-time increase from 2009. Land mafia which is prevalent in Hyderabad and all the Tier-1 cities in India is responsible for encroachment of unattended properties using forged documents.
