Overview

Land conversionis the process of converting the use of land into another purpose,for instance,—converting agricultural land into residential or industrial land. It is a complex process and several stages and legal formalities are involved in it.We at Your Property Doctorcan make this process easy for you.

How to Apply for Land Conversion?

• Application for Conversion: First, you need to give conversion applicationto the urban development authority or local revenue department, giving details about your land, its present use, and the proposed use after conversion.

• Verification: Once your application is submitted, the concerned authorities will verify your details and inspect the site to assess the suitability of your land for the proposed use.  

• Clearance from Departments: After verification of the details, your application will be sent to various departments—revenue department, environmental department and town planning department—for clearance.  

• Public Notice: A public notice will be issued to invite suggestions and objections from the public. This notice will be displayed at the site and published in local newspapers.  

• Decision: Based on the suggestions and objections, the authorities will take a decision on the conversion application. If it is approved, a conversion order will be issued in your favor.  

• Fees: You will have to pay a conversion fee, which depend on the size of the land, the location and the proposed use.  

• Mutation: Finally, you will have to apply for mutation process.This process involves updating the land records with the new use category.  

How to Convert Residential Building into Commercial?

The steps forresidential to commercial conversioninclude the following:

• Visit municipal government of your city

• Submit your application to the municipal officer, for conversion of your residential building into commercial property

• Give information about your company, such as registration paperwork and a company ID

• The location, size and character of your property

• Once your application has been reviewed, the concerned authorities will visit your property.

• Finally, if the municipal commissioner realizes that there is no harm to residents living in your area, your application will be approved.

How to Convert a Hotel Project into an Apartment?

Before you go for hotel to apartment conversion, you need to understand the whole picture and the limitations of the project to better understand potential risks. The following are some tips that you need to follow while convertinghotel into an apartment:

• Size of the Property: First, the size of the hotel should be large enough to accommodate people of all age groups. Usually kids and elderly people need spacious rooms to live comfortably.  

• The location: Second, you must consider the location for conversion of your hotel into apartments. People often rent apartments located nearby schools, colleges, offices and grocery stores and other amenities.  

• Zoning Laws: Make sure that your apartments are in compliance with zoning laws. Zoning boards have their own requirements, and rental size, features, and amenities to ensure the property meets their expectations. For instance—if the zoning law requires your property to have specific floor space, make sure your property meets this condition.