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The Real Estate Purchase Agreement Short Form is designed for use in India when parties need a streamlined approach to documenting property transactions. This document is particularly suitable for straightforward property sales where the terms are relatively standard and both parties seek to minimize complexity. It incorporates all essential elements required by Indian property law while maintaining brevity and clarity. The agreement is commonly used for residential property transactions, simple commercial property transfers, and situations where parties have already reached clear terms of sale. It includes fundamental components such as property description, price, payment terms, and basic warranties, while omitting more complex provisions that might be found in a comprehensive version. This short form version is especially useful when time is of essence or when the transaction doesn't warrant extensive contractual provisions.
