Our work
Real Estate and Property Law in Bangladesh
Advice on property transactions, development agreements and disputes.
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How we help
Buying a flat, handing your land to a developer or recovering a delayed apartment is often the biggest financial decision a family makes. StoneGate Chamber advises purchasers, landowners and developers on every stage of a property transaction, and acts for them when things go wrong.
Our real estate practice is led by Barrister Mirza Imran Hassan of Gray's Inn, Advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, author of the forthcoming Practice Handbook on Real Estate Law of Bangladesh.
If you are a Bangladeshi living abroad, see our Legal Services for Non-Resident Bangladeshis page for information on managing property and disputes remotely.
Services
What we offer
Buying an apartment or a developer’s plot
Title checks and due diligence before payment; developer registration and project approvals; allotment letters and agreements for sale; registration of the agreement and final sale deed; advice on stamp duty, registration fees and source tax.
Landowners working with a developer
Drafting and negotiating joint venture development agreements; allocation schedules and powers of attorney; protecting landowners' allocations where a developer delays, sells early or mortgages a project; notices and remedies for failure to hand over the agreed allocation.
Developers
Project documentation from prospectus to deed of sale; compliance with Real Estate Development and Management Act 2010 and applicable rules; building approvals, RAJUK matters and building-control notices; purchaser complaints and defaults.
Property disputes
Delayed handover, refunds and compensation where available; defects, common areas and parking; settlement and arbitration under section 36 where applicable; civil suits, injunctions and High Court Division writ proceedings where maintainable; criminal complaints where facts disclose an offence and procedural requirements are met.
Our approach
How we work
Property disputes often turn on documents signed at the start. We review those documents and assess the available routes, including negotiation, the section 36 settlement and arbitration procedure where applicable, court proceedings and any properly founded criminal complaint. We weigh time, cost, prospects and enforceability, explain the weaknesses and recommend a proportionate course.
- 01Review the title, agreement, approvals and relevant documents.
- 02Assess the legal position, available options and practical risks.
- 03Agree a proportionate strategy, costs and next steps.
Leadership
Barrister Mirza Imran Hassan
Head of Chamber · Read professional profile- Barrister of Gray's Inn and Supreme Court of Bangladesh advocate
- Author of forthcoming Practice Handbook on Real Estate Law of Bangladesh
- Experience acting for purchasers, landowners and developers
- Commercial, litigation and arbitration work
Before signing or making a further payment
An apartment purchase or development arrangement should clearly identify the unit or allocation, price, payment stages, specifications, possession date, registration responsibilities and consequences of default. We compare the proposed documents with the developer’s authority and available approvals, and identify issues to resolve before money or control of the land is committed.
A dispute plan tied to the documents
For delay, defects or competing sales, we establish the agreed obligation, payments, notices and evidence of breach. We consider settlement and the section 36 procedure where applicable, together with any maintainable court remedy. Pure title, boundary and possession disputes are covered in our separate Land and Property practice.
Documents to prepare
Begin with a short non-confidential outline, parties’ names and urgent dates. After the initial checks, we agree which of the following records are needed and how to share them.
- Allotment letter, sale or development agreement and amendments
- Developer authority, allocation schedule, power of attorney and approvals
- Payment receipts, handover dates, notices and correspondence
- Plans, specifications and evidence of defects or disputed allocations
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What law governs a developer transaction?
The Real Estate Development and Management Act 2010 and applicable rules may govern the arrangement, alongside contract, registration and other relevant law. We examine the parties, project and documents before advising on specific obligations or remedies.
What should I check before buying a flat?
Check the land title, developer authority and registration, relevant building approval, approved plan and the written terms on specifications, payments, delay, refunds and deed registration. Ask for the documents before paying; a promotional brochure is not a substitute for the agreement.
What should a landowner’s development agreement cover?
Allocation, construction milestones, specifications, powers of attorney, sales authority, security, mortgages, handover and default should be addressed. We also examine control of original documents and the practical effect of powers granted to the developer.
What approvals does a project require?
The location, building use and project determine the applicable development, building, environmental, safety and other permissions. We review the relevant authority’s documents and identify where technical verification by a qualified professional is needed. An approval does not replace title due diligence.
What can I do about delayed handover or defects?
The available remedy depends on the agreement, payments, breach, statutory framework and procedural history. Refund or compensation may be available in some cases. Section 36 settlement and arbitration requirements must be assessed where applicable before choosing a court route.
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Get in touch
Contact our clerks to discuss your matter and arrange a consultation.
StoneGate Chamber
Flat C2, House 38, Road 104
Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212
Bangladesh
We can discuss the circumstances and direct your enquiry to an appropriate member of the chambers.
Contact usConsultation and disclaimer
Contact our clerks to discuss your matter and arrange a consultation. The information on this page is general and is not legal advice. Enquiries are subject to conflict checks and agreed terms.
Each matter depends on its facts, evidence, procedure and the applicable law. This page does not constitute an offer to advise or represent you.
Legal framework and official resources
Advice depends on the law applicable to the particular property transaction, including the Real Estate Development and Management Act 2010 and applicable rules.
Real Estate Development and Management Act 2010The information on this page is general and is not legal advice. Please contact us for advice on your situation. Enquiries subject to conflict checks and agreed terms.