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Residential JV scenario
Chennai · 8,400 sq ft plot
Modelled outcome: built-area share plus a cash component, subject to sanctioned FSI.
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Before
After · 24 months
Landowner share
6 flats + ₹28L
58% share · Teynampet · Illustrative example
Project checks where applicable
01
Understand
What can realistically be developed here?
Planning parameters, access, site constraints and ownership position — read together, before anyone talks about a deal.
02
Optimize
Which development model suits this land?
Sale, joint venture, development management or a lease-based use — compared on risk, control and timeline, not on headline value alone.
03
Partner
Who is the right development partner?
Developers assessed on relevant track record, financial capacity, delivery history and fit with this specific project.
04
Execute
How is it structured and monitored?
Commercial terms, documentation coordination with your own advisors, and milestone tracking through construction and handover.
Project-level RERA
Verify any project on rera.tn.gov.in
We represent the landowner
Not the buyer, not the developer
Written assumptions
Every estimate states what it assumes
No guaranteed outcomes
See Trust & Transparency
Start here · Development potential
What can your Chennai land be developed into?
Choose the category that matches your plot to see the development routes it can realistically support — with FSI, market rates and demand signals for Chennai, and rolling out across Tamil Nadu.
Residential Plot
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Apartments, villas, row houses
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Commercial Plot
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Offices, retail, mixed-use
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Warehouse Land
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Logistics, cold storage, fulfilment
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Wind Energy
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Long-term wind lease
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Solar Plant
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Utility & captive solar
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Biogas / Farm
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Agri-adjacent biogas plants
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The reframe
Don't only ask what your land is worth.
Ask what it could become.
A sale price answers one question, once. Development potential answers a different one: what this parcel can physically carry, what the market will absorb, what it costs to build, and which structure leaves you in the strongest position. The sequence below is the order in which those questions should be answered.
01
Land
Extent, frontage, access, ownership and encumbrance position.
02
Feasibility
Zoning, planning parameters and what the site can physically carry.
03
Development potential
Indicative buildable and saleable area under applicable rules.
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Project economics
Revenue assumptions less construction, approval, finance and selling costs.
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Development model
Sale, JV, development management, lease or a combination.
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Partner selection
Developer shortlisting against a written evaluation framework.
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Structure
Commercial terms, security mechanisms and documentation, reviewed by your advisors.
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Project
Construction, milestone monitoring and handover of the landowner's share.
Development options
A joint venture is one route, not the only route.
The right pathway depends on the parcel, the planning position, your liquidity needs and how much involvement you want. We will not recommend a model before there is enough information to support it.
| Development route | When it may make sense | Complexity | Landowner involvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outright sale | Immediate liquidity matters more than participating in the upside. | Low | Low |
| Joint venture | You want a share of the developed project rather than a one-time price. | High | Medium to high |
| Development management | You want to retain greater control and appoint contractors yourself. | High | High |
| Residential development | Location and planning parameters support residential demand. | Medium to high | Medium |
| Commercial development | The site is strategically located for office, retail or mixed occupiers. | High | Medium |
| Warehouse / logistics | Access, road width and corridor position suit industrial or logistics use. | Medium | Medium |
| Mixed use | Scale and frontage support more than one use on the same parcel. | High | High |
| Renewable / other lease | Site characteristics suit a long-term lease rather than a build. | Variable | Variable |
Compare your options
Should you sell, build or enter a joint venture?
There is no universal right answer. The route that suits your land depends on how much cash you need now, how much risk you are willing to carry, and how long you can wait. Use this table to see where each option is genuinely stronger.
| Factor | Sell | Joint venture | Self-develop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate liquidity | Full value at registration | Partial — refundable deposit or cash component, if agreed | None; cash flows out first |
| Capital requirement | None | None from the landowner in a standard JV | Full construction and approval cost |
| Development exposure | None once sold | Shared — the developer builds, you retain the land interest | Entirely yours |
| Potential upside | Capped at the sale price | Share of the developed value, subject to market | Highest in theory, if delivery goes to plan |
| Involvement | One transaction | Periodic review and approvals at agreed milestones | Continuous, effectively a full-time role |
| Timeline | Weeks to a few months | Typically multi-year, from sanction to completion | Multi-year, plus sales period |
| Risk | Price and title risk only | Counterparty, approval and market risk | Cost, approval, delivery and market risk |
Eight stages · You decide at each one
How a landowner–builder joint venture works
A joint venture is a sequence, not a signature. Nothing binds you until the agreement stage, and you can stop after any step.
01
Assess
Establish what the plot can support under the applicable planning norms.
02
Verify
Check title, encumbrance, patta, land use and any litigation on record.
03
Model
Build the development economics with every assumption written down.
04
Compare
Set the joint venture against sale and self-development on the same numbers.
05
Match
Approach development partners whose delivery record fits this kind of project.
06
Negotiate
Work the share, cash component, timelines and default remedies.
07
Structure
Register the joint venture agreement and a limited, build-specific power of attorney.
08
Develop
Track sanction, construction milestones and handover against the agreement.
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Estimate your JV scenario
Enter your plot details and see indicative buildable area, a defensible landowner share range and land value for your city. Estimates only — final terms follow site inspection, title diligence and planning sanction.
Development economics
Where the number actually comes from.
A landowner share is an output of project economics, not a market convention. Change the buildable area, the achievable price or the cost stack, and the defensible share moves with it.
Development potential
Buildable and saleable area the site can carry under applicable planning rules.
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Market demand
Achievable pricing and absorption in the micro-market, not the best price ever quoted.
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Construction cost
Specification-linked build cost, including contingency.
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Professional & approval costs
Design, planning fees, premiums, statutory charges and consultants.
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Finance & other costs
Interest, marketing, selling costs, taxes and holding costs over the programme.
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Project economics
What is left to be shared between landowner and developer — before risk is priced.
Risk disclosure
Higher potential value carries higher risk. Both belong in the same conversation.
Market risk
Prices and absorption can move between launch and completion. Revenue assumptions are estimates, not commitments.
Approval risk
Planning permission, premiums and conditions are decided by the authority, on its own timeline.
Construction risk
Cost escalation, contractor performance and quality variance affect both cost and delivery date.
Financing risk
The developer's access to funding, and its cost, can change the viability of an agreed structure.
Counterparty risk
A development partner can underperform or default. Security mechanisms exist for this reason.
Timeline risk
Multi-year programmes slip. Delay provisions matter as much as the headline share.
Legal & documentation risk
Title, development rights, power of attorney scope and exit terms determine your real exposure.
Preliminary assessments are based on the information available at the time and are not a substitute for legal, planning, valuation, tax, engineering or financial advice. Every transaction is different; final terms should be reviewed by qualified professionals before execution.
Partner selection
The right developer isn't always the biggest developer.
We publish the framework rather than a wall of logos. A developer appears on a shortlist because of how they score against this specific project — and we tell you which checks are complete and which are not.
Relevant track record
Completed projects of comparable type and scale — not total portfolio size.
Financial capacity
Audited financials, leverage position and ability to fund this project's cash curve.
Construction capability
In-house team or contractor relationships, and recent build quality.
Geographic expertise
Demonstrated delivery in this corridor, with the local approval experience it implies.
Product expertise
Experience with the specific product this land supports.
Delivery history
Committed versus actual completion dates on prior projects.
Reputation
Buyer feedback, consumer forum history and public disputes.
Compliance
Project-level RERA registration and filing discipline on live projects.
Project fit
Does this parcel matter to them, or is it a marginal addition to a pipeline?
Commercial compatibility
Willingness to accept the security and reporting terms you need.
We do not claim endorsement by any developer, and we do not describe a past interaction as a partnership. Where a formal relationship exists, it is named on our Trust & Transparency page along with how we are paid.
Intelligence · Built-in
The quiet machinery of a great deal.
Behind every proposal is a stack of models, escrow rails, and analytics — engineered so the numbers you see are the numbers you sign.
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Preliminary modelling
City-level planning and market assumptions create an indicative starting point. Plot-specific facts still require verification.
Scope confirmed for each engagement
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Scenario comparison
Compare timeline, cost and share assumptions side by side, including downside cases before negotiation.
Scope confirmed for each engagement
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Project-level safeguards
Where applicable and written into the project documents, review RERA registration, account controls and milestone protections.
Scope confirmed for each engagement
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Published verification framework
A shortlist should state which financial, legal, reference and delivery-history checks are complete, dated and sourced.
Scope confirmed for each engagement
Preliminary assessment
Start with clarity, not a commitment.
A preliminary assessment carries no fee and no obligation. It tells you what your land could support, which development routes are worth exploring, and what would need to be verified before anyone commits.
What you receive
- Indicative development capacity based on stated planning norms
- A comparison of the routes open to your land
- A preliminary economic model with every assumption written down
- A list of documents and checks required before any decision
What happens next
- We review the details you submit and come back with questions
- Anything uncertain is flagged as uncertain, not smoothed over
- You decide whether to go further; there is no follow-up pressure
- Formal work begins only under a written engagement letter
What it costs
- Preliminary assessment: no fee
- Advisory fees are success-linked and agreed in writing beforehand
- Any fee payable by a development partner is disclosed to you
- Statutory charges, legal and valuation costs are always separate
Ready when you are
Find out what your land can carry.
Your details stay confidential and are used only to assess your property and reply to your enquiry.
Illustrative Example — Not a Real Project or Developer
What different land
can become.
Modelled scenarios that show how plot size, location and development route change the shape of a deal. They are hypothetical worked examples, not completed transactions, testimonials or evidence of our track record. Any share range is indicative. It depends on sanctionable development area, current comparable evidence, construction and professional costs, finance, specification, timeline, market absorption and project risk.
Commercial
Scenario
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Commercial scenario
Chennai · 12,000 sq ft plot
Modelled outcome: retained floors let on long lease rather than sold.
Warehouse
Lease
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Logistics lease scenario
Tirupur corridor · 3.2 acres
Modelled outcome: fixed annual rent with periodic escalation, no construction exposure.
Wind
Lease
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Renewable lease scenario
Tuticorin belt · 22 acres
Modelled outcome: per-acre annual rent over a long tenure, land retained throughout.
Landowner protection
Before you sign. Know what you're giving. Know what you're getting.
This is not legal advice, and it does not replace your own advocate. It is the list of places where landowners most often end up exposed — worth reading before any document is executed.
01
Title
Is the chain of title complete, and who holds the originals?
02
Encumbrances
What does a current encumbrance certificate show, and is anything undisclosed?
03
Ownership
Are all co-owners and legal heirs identified, competent and in agreement?
04
Development rights
Exactly what rights are being granted, over what extent, and for how long?
05
Power of attorney
Is it limited in scope, revocable, and does it exclude sale of your retained share?
06
JV / development agreement
Do the recitals and the schedules actually match what was discussed?
07
Share calculation
Is your share defined in measurable area and identified units, not a percentage alone?
08
Security
What secures your share if the developer stops — mortgage, lien, retained units, bank guarantee?
09
Financing & charge
Can the developer mortgage the land, and is your share ring-fenced from that charge?
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Approvals
Who applies, who pays premiums, and what happens if sanction is refused or reduced?
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Construction milestones
Are milestones dated, measurable and tied to consequences?
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Delay
What compensation applies for delay, and from which date does it run?
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Default & termination
What counts as default, what is the cure period, and what reverts to you?
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Exit
Can you exit, assign or sell your entitlement — and on what terms?
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Dispute resolution
Arbitration or court, seat, language, and who bears costs?
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Handover
What defines completion, and what defect liability survives handover?
Landowner Guide · Joint Venture 101
What is a Joint Venture in real estate?
In simple terms, the joint venture meaning in property is a written arrangement where a landowner contributes land and a builder contributes capital, approvals and construction expertise — and both share the finished project. A joint venture (often abbreviated JV) is not a sale, not a lease, and not a company merger. It is a project-specific partnership recorded through a registered joint venture agreement at the sub-registrar office, with clearly defined share ratios, delivery milestones and exit conditions.
Common joint venture examples in Chennai include a landowner offering a 4,800 sq ft plot in Teynampet modelled at six flats and ₹28 lakh cash, or a 3-acre parcel in Sriperumbudur modelled as a revenue-share warehouse. These are illustrative examples, not real projects or developer offers. Title, development rights, account controls and registration obligations depend on the executed documents and applicable law.
How a JV works — in 5 clear steps
From initial information to documented responsibilities, with uncertainty stated at every stage.
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Share your land details
Submit your plot location, survey details and size for an initial desk review. Any title, FSI or zoning conclusion remains subject to verification.
- 02
Site visit & feasibility
Where appropriate, a site visit checks boundaries, access and the likely planning jurisdiction before a formal scope is agreed.
- 03
Review your JV agreement
A proposed agreement should state the area or revenue basis, allocation, specifications, timeline, responsibilities, remedies and project-level safeguards.
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Register the JV & begin construction
The joint venture agreement is registered at the sub-registrar. Development rights transfer to the builder; land title stays in your name.
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Track delivery and allocation
Monitor the evidence required by the signed agreement. Any completed allocation, registration, rental or sale outcome depends on the final documents and project delivery.
The Property Builder difference
Why choose Property Builder for your Joint Venture?
Choosing the right JV partner decides whether your land becomes a legacy or a liability. Here is what landowners should test before committing — and what must be defined in writing.
RERA compliance where applicable
Registration depends on project type, size, location, exemptions, jurisdiction and structure. Verify the specific promoter and project on the official portal.
Costs stated before commitment
Who funds construction, approvals, marketing, taxes and professional advice must be itemised in the proposed structure and engagement terms.
Assumption-led share ranges
Any share range is indicative. It depends on sanctionable development area, current comparable evidence, construction and professional costs, finance, specification, timeline, market absorption and project risk.
Track record published with methodology
Track-record figures are currently being verified and will be published with methodology and supporting documentation. We do not display counts we cannot evidence.
Project-specific document list
The required title, planning, insurance and regulatory documents vary by project. Missing or pending items should be stated explicitly.
Verification status by partner
A profile should state the checks completed, source and review date. Data currently unavailable is not treated as verified.
Before you sign
A landowner's checklist for any joint venture agreement
Whether you engage us or another builder, verify these ten points before you initial a single page of the JV. They are the difference between a fair partnership and a lopsided one.
- The promoter and project have valid Tamil Nadu RERA registration where registration is applicable
- Owner share (in area or revenue) is stated in numbers, not percentages alone
- A dated delivery milestone with liquidated damages clause is included
- Any RERA-mandated project account and contractual payment controls are identified where applicable
- Land title remains with the owner until unit-wise sale deed registration
- Approval costs, GST and stamp duty splits are itemised — not lumped
- A clear exit / termination clause with buyback formula is defined
- Marketing, brokerage and interest costs are ring-fenced from owner share
- Structural and workmanship warranty is at least 5 years post handover
- Both parties retain a certified copy of the registered JV — not just an MoU
Not all deals are equal
Joint Venture vs Partnership — what is the difference?
Landowners often ask us whether a joint venture agreement is the same as a partnership deed. It is not. A JV is project-specific and self-liquidating; a partnership is an ongoing business relationship governed by the Indian Partnership Act, 1932. Here is a side-by-side view.
| Attribute | Joint Venture (JV) | Partnership |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Single, defined project (one building, one land parcel) | Ongoing business across multiple projects |
| Legal statute | Contract Act, 1872 + RERA, 2016 | Indian Partnership Act, 1932 or LLP Act, 2008 |
| Duration | Ends when project completes and units are registered | Continues until formally dissolved |
| Liability | Limited to the specific project and stated obligations | Unlimited, joint and several for all partners |
| Profit sharing | As per JV agreement — area share or revenue share | As per partnership deed — profit/loss ratio |
| Tax treatment | Each party taxed separately on their share | Firm is a separate taxable entity |
| Common in | Real estate development, infrastructure, EPC contracts | Trading firms, professional services, family businesses |
| Best for landowners | Yes — retain title, share upside, no operating risk | No — dilutes ownership and adds firm-level liability |
Still weighing your options?
Run your plot through our free calculator, or read the deeper JV maths guide — no sign-up, no obligation.
Serving all of Chennai · Tamil Nadu
Joint Venture Builders across Chennai neighborhoods
Property Builder is a Chennai-headquartered JV company operating across CMDA and DTCP zones — from Teynampet and Nungambakkam in the centre to OMR, ECR, GST Road and the western Porur–Mogappair belt. Pick your locality to see FSI, indicative land value bands and JV ratios.
Teynampet
600018Central Chennai · CMDA · FSI 1.5 – 2.0
Teynampet is Chennai's premium central business belt — commercial towers, boutique residences and clinic corridors line Anna Salai. Land parcels are scarce; JV economics reward vertical, mixed-use plans.
Land guideline: ₹28,000 – ₹42,000/sqft →
Anna Nagar
600040West Chennai · CMDA · FSI 1.5
Anna Nagar is Chennai's most sought-after residential grid — planned roads, top schools and metro access. Landowner-friendly JV ratios trend 42:58 to 45:55 depending on frontage and setbacks.
Land guideline: ₹22,000 – ₹32,000/sqft →
Adyar
600020South Chennai · CMDA · FSI 1.5
Adyar blends heritage bungalows with modern low-rise apartments. Independent plots convert best into 3-4 unit boutique blocks — buyers pay a premium for pin-code and school catchment.
Land guideline: ₹24,000 – ₹35,000/sqft →
Velachery
600042South Chennai · CMDA · FSI 1.5
Velachery combines IT-corridor commutes with metro access. Mid-rise apartment JVs of 6-18 units are the most common — inventory clears in 6-9 months post-CC.
Land guideline: ₹14,000 – ₹22,000/sqft →
Porur
600116West Chennai · CMDA · FSI 1.5
Porur is western Chennai's fastest-scaling belt — hospitals, IT parks and the Chennai-Bangalore highway meet here. Larger parcels support 24-40 unit apartment JVs.
Land guideline: ₹8,500 – ₹14,000/sqft →
OMR — Thoraipakkam
600097OMR Chennai · CMDA · FSI 2.0
The Rajiv Gandhi Salai IT corridor. Thoraipakkam and Sholinganallur JV projects target tech-employee tenants — 2BHK stock rents in weeks; co-living blocks are the emerging asset class.
Land guideline: ₹9,000 – ₹15,000/sqft →
ECR — Injambakkam
600115ECR Chennai · CMDA · FSI 1.5
ECR belt from Injambakkam to Uthandi is Chennai's premium coastal ribbon. Land owners typically pursue villa JVs, boutique hotels, and second-home residences.
Land guideline: ₹12,000 – ₹22,000/sqft →
Tambaram
600045GST Chennai · CMDA · FSI 1.5
Tambaram is the GST Road anchor — airport, MRTS and southern railway create year-round rental demand. Warehouse and mid-rise apartment JVs both perform.
Land guideline: ₹6,500 – ₹11,000/sqft →
Chromepet
600044GST Chennai · CMDA · FSI 1.5
Chromepet's student and airport-worker rental demand is deep. 2BHK JVs sell fastest — RERA compliance and clean carpet-area disclosure win here.
Land guideline: ₹8,000 – ₹13,000/sqft →
Medavakkam
600100South Chennai · CMDA · FSI 1.5
Medavakkam is Chennai's mid-market boom belt — road width, metro extension talk and IT commutes drive both sales and rentals. G+3 apartment JVs dominate.
Land guideline: ₹8,500 – ₹14,500/sqft →
Mogappair
600037West Chennai · CMDA · FSI 1.5
Mogappair's MMDA planning and proximity to Ambattur industrial estate suits both residential JVs and light industrial redevelopment.
Land guideline: ₹11,000 – ₹18,000/sqft →
Nungambakkam
600034Central Chennai · CMDA · FSI 1.5 – 2.0
Nungambakkam is Chennai's diplomatic-commercial heart — consulates, retail flagships and premium residences. JVs here optimise for boutique commercial or ultra-luxury 4BHK plates.
Land guideline: ₹30,000 – ₹50,000/sqft →
Also serving Adambakkam, Ashok Nagar, Besant Nagar, Choolaimedu, Ekkatuthangal, Guindy, Kilpauk, Kodambakkam, Kotturpuram, Madipakkam, Mylapore, Neelankarai, Palavakkam, Perambur, Perungudi, Poonamallee, R.A. Puram, Ramapuram, Saidapet, Selaiyur, Sholinganallur, T. Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, Tiruvottiyur, Triplicane, Vadapalani, Valasaravakkam, Villivakkam, Virugambakkam and West Mambalam.
Before you decide
The three questions
landowners actually ask.
Straight answers, including where the honest answer is "it depends, and here is what it depends on".
Should I sell the land or develop it?
It depends on the sanctionable capacity, the depth of demand nearby, your tolerance for a multi-year timeline, and whether you need liquidity now. We model both routes side by side and state the assumptions behind each, so the comparison is yours to challenge.
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What share should a landowner get in a joint venture?
There is no universal ratio. The defensible share follows from land value, buildable area, construction cost, achievable pricing, approval risk and project duration. Any figure quoted before those are known is a negotiating position, not a calculation.
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How do I know a developer is safe to work with?
Look at completed projects you can physically visit, financial capacity, litigation history, RERA record on their own projects, and how they behave on the first difficult clause. We publish the framework we use so you can apply it yourself.
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The next step
Ready to see what
your land can support?
A preliminary assessment with written assumptions. No fee, no obligation, no pressure to proceed.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is a Joint Venture (JV) in real estate?
A JV is a partnership where the landowner contributes land and the builder contributes construction cost, approvals and marketing. Both share the built-up area or revenue in an agreed ratio — usually 55:45 to 65:35 in the landowner's favour in Chennai.
Do I need to invest any money to start a JV?
No. In a true JV, the landowner invests zero rupees. The builder funds RERA approvals, construction, and marketing. You only contribute clear-title land.
How is the JV split decided?
The split depends on land value, FSI potential, location, and current market rates per sq ft. Property Builder gives you a written valuation with a suggested split range within 48 hours of your site visit.
Is my land title safe during a JV?
Title stays in the landowner's name. Construction happens under a registered Joint Venture Agreement plus a Power of Attorney limited strictly to build-and-sell rights. RERA registration applies where the project meets the thresholds under the Act — check any project's status on rera.tn.gov.in.
How long does a JV project take in Chennai?
Median build cycle is 18 months from JV signing to handover for residential projects up to G+4. Commercial and warehouse projects run 12–24 months depending on FSI and approvals.
Which cities does Property Builder operate in?
We are live in Chennai (Teynampet, OMR, ECR, Adyar, Velachery and surrounding areas) and actively onboarding partners in Coimbatore, Madurai, Tirupur and Tiruchirappalli.