Frequently Asked Questions

Servefar (A1 Property Handler LLP) is a Hyderabad-based NRI property management company operating since 2016. We protect, manage, and grow the real estate assets of Non-Resident Indians who live abroad — with properties across Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag, Guntur, Telangana & Andhra Pradesh. From finding tenants and collecting rent to handling legal disputes and coordinating property repairs — we do it all, so you don't have to be in India to manage your property.

Servefar was founded and chaired by Gopal Kambhampati, who has over 10 years of hands-on experience in NRI property management. Under his leadership, Servefar has grown to manage over ₹1,400 Crores in real estate assets across Telangana & Andhra Pradesh, serving 900+ NRI families globally.

Servefar primarily operates in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag, and Guntur across Telangana & Andhra Pradesh. Our ground teams are based in Hyderabad, giving us direct access to GHMC, HMDA, and the local sub-registrar's office — and we have partner associates in Vijayawada, Vizag, and Guntur for on-ground execution in Andhra Pradesh. We manage properties for clients who live in the USA, UK, UAE, Singapore, Australia, Canada, and over 30 other countries — all handled remotely.

Yes. Servefar operates as A1 Property Handler LLP, a legally registered limited liability partnership in India. We are fully compliant with applicable Indian laws and regulations governing property management and NRI services.

Managing property in Hyderabad as an NRI — or in Vijayawada, Vizag, Guntur, Telangana or Andhra Pradesh — requires a combination of the right representative and the right systems. The core requirements are:

• A Power of Attorney (POA) authorising someone in India to act on your behalf for property tasks
• A local property manager who handles tenants, maintenance, and legal issues on the ground
• Digital reporting — monthly rent statements, quarterly photo inspections, and immediate WhatsApp alerts for urgent issues
• FEMA-compliant banking — rental income accumulated in your NRO account can be remitted abroad up to USD 1 million per year

Servefar provides all of this from our Hyderabad base — covering properties in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag and Guntur. You never need to be in India unless you want to be.

Yes. Our construction project management service for NRIs in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag and Guntur covers every stage from site acquisition to handover — without you ever needing to visit the site:

• Architect and contractor selection — competitive bidding, credential verification, past project references
• Design and municipal approvals — floor plans, structural drawings, GHMC or HMDA building permission applications
• Quality control — daily site supervision, material verification, stage-wise inspections with photographs
• Budget and contract management — cost tracking, payment milestone releases, penalty clauses for delays
• LRS/BRS regularisation — factored into any new construction or renovation in Telangana or Andhra Pradesh
• Occupancy Certificate procurement — from GHMC or the respective municipal corporation upon completion

Whether you're building a new villa in Hyderabad's outskirts or completing a stalled project in Vijayawada — we manage it end-to-end.

Yes. We coordinate home renovation and repair services across Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag and Guntur — from kitchen remodels and bathroom upgrades to structural repairs and full home restorations:

• Kitchen and bathroom renovations — modular design, plumbing, electrical, tiling
• Structural repairs — crack sealing, waterproofing, foundation strengthening
• External painting and waterproofing — critical for Vizag's coastal climate and Hyderabad's monsoon season
• Emergency repair — 24–48 hour response for water leaks, electrical failures, or storm damage

We coordinate vetted contractors in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag and Guntur. You receive detailed quotations before work starts, weekly progress photographs during the project, and a final video walkthrough at handover — all approved digitally from abroad.

Yes. We arrange certified property valuation for properties in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag and Guntur for any purpose:

• Market valuation — for buying, selling, or mortgaging property in Hyderabad, Vijayawada or Vizag
• Insurance valuation — for building insurance coverage calculations
• Legal dispute valuation — for court proceedings, divorce settlements, or family disputes in Guntur or Vizag
• Tax valuation — for capital gains calculation and ITR filing for NRIs
• Investment assessment — for NRI clients deciding whether to hold, sell, or develop land in Hyderabad or Vijayawada

Our valuations follow RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Authority) guidelines and use comparative market analysis against recent registered sales in the same locality — market-accurate and legally valid.

Tenant eviction in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag or Guntur is governed by the Telangana Tenancy Act or the Andhra Pradesh Tenancy Act — depending on which state the property is in. The process:

• Grounds for eviction: Non-payment of rent (even 15 days' default), unauthorised subletting, persistent nuisance, tenant vacating without notice, or owner needing property for personal use
• Step 1 — Legal notice: Served through an advocate specifying the grounds and requiring the tenant to vacate within the statutory notice period
• Step 2 — Filing a suit: If the tenant doesn't vacate, a suit for eviction is filed in the appropriate court — Senior Civil Court, District Court, or Rent Control Tribunal
• Step 3 — Court proceedings: Typically take 3–18 months in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh — we coordinate with lawyers and attend hearings on your behalf

Servefar handles the entire eviction process for landlords in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag and Guntur — without you needing to be present.

Yes. Property document retrieval in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag and Guntur is one of the most frustrating tasks for NRIs — government offices, sub-registrar vaults, and municipal record rooms are not easy to navigate from abroad. We retrieve:

• Encumbrance Certificate (EC) — from the sub-registrar's office in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag or Guntur
• Registered Sale Deed and parent documents — proof of ownership going back to the original registered document
• Khata Certificate and Extract — from the municipal corporation in Hyderabad or Vijayawada
• Mutation records — land revenue records in Vizag or Guntur showing current recorded owner
• Building Permission and Completion Certificate — from GHMC or the respective municipal corporation
• Link documents — the chain of title going back 30+ years (critical for properties in Guntur and Vizag where land records have historically been maintained on stamp paper)

Typical turnaround: Encumbrance Certificate in 3–7 working days, Khata extracts in 5–10 working days, link documents in 2–4 weeks.

Our flagship service covers every aspect of property ownership while you're abroad — whether your property is in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag, Guntur, or anywhere in Telangana & Andhra Pradesh:

• Tenant sourcing, screening, and placement across Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag and Guntur
• Rent collection and online banking transfers to your NRE or NRO account
• Quarterly property inspections with photo reports
• Maintenance coordination and vendor management
• Legal notices and dispute handling — including Telangana Tenancy Act compliance
• End-of-lease negotiations and property handover

You receive monthly updates and quarterly inspection reports — no matter which time zone you're in.

We handle the entire tenant lifecycle in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag and Guntur:

• Marketing your property across rental portals and our verified NRI tenant network
• Background verification including identity, income, rental history, and employment proof
• Drafting and executing lease agreements compliant with Telangana Tenancy Act or Andhra Pradesh Tenancy Act
• Security deposit handling and agreement registration at the local sub-registrar
• Move-in coordination and property handover documentation

We don't just find tenants — we find verified, reliable tenants who pay on time.

Yes. Our Property Selling service covers end-to-end sale coordination for properties in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag, Guntur, and across Telangana & Andhra Pradesh:

• Independent certified market valuation — for properties in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag and Guntur
• Property showcasing for prospective buyers (including video tours)
• Title verification at the local sub-registrar and municipal records
• Price negotiation on your behalf
• Registrar office coordination for registration — sub-registrar in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag or Guntur as applicable
• FEMA compliance for NRI property sales — chartered accountant certification and automatic remittance to your overseas account

We handle the entire process — you don't need to be in India for any step.

Vacant plots in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag, and Guntur face unique risks — encroachment, unauthorised construction, boundary disputes, and municipal violations. Our Plot Monitoring service includes:

• Regular physical inspections with photo evidence
• Boundary marker verification against your registered survey sketch
• Encroachment detection and removal coordination
• GHMC / HMDA / local municipal compliance monitoring
• Monthly status reports delivered to your email or WhatsApp

We protect your land investment in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag, and Guntur even when it's sitting idle.

Money Repatriation is the process of transferring your Indian rental income or sale proceeds to your overseas bank account — whether your property is in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag, Guntur, Telangana or Andhra Pradesh — in compliance with FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act) guidelines. We handle:

• Automatic monthly rent remittance to your NRE/NRO account
• Sale proceeds remittance after FEMA documentation and chartered accountant certification
• Tax deduction certificate and annual transaction statements
• Coordination with your chartered accountant for FEMA reporting and DTAA relief claims

You can repatriate up to USD 1 million per financial year through proper banking channels with full documentation.

Yes. Our legal documentation service covers properties in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag, Guntur, and across Telangana & Andhra Pradesh:

• Sale deed, Power of Attorney (POA), and conveyance deed drafting
• Property registration at the local sub-registrar office in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag or Guntur
• Encumbrance Certificate and title search at the sub-registrar's office
• Khata transfer and mutation in the municipal corporation records
• LRS (Layout Regularisation Scheme) and BRS (Building Regularisation Scheme) applications in Telangana
• Building Permission and Occupancy Certificate procurement from GHMC or the respective municipal corporation

Our legal team ensures all documents are executed correctly and registered in your name.

LRS (Layout Regularisation Scheme) in Telangana and BRS (Building Regularisation Scheme) in Andhra Pradesh are government schemes that legalise unauthorised plots and buildings. If your property in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag or Guntur has irregular deviations — unapproved layouts, additional construction, missing permits — we:

• Assess your property's eligibility against GHMC or the respective municipal corporation criteria
• Prepare and submit the regularisation application online
• Calculate applicable compounding fees and penalties
• Follow up with GHMC, HMDA, or the respective municipal corporation until approval is received
• Deliver the regularisation certificate once approved and update municipal records

An unregularised property in Telangana or Andhra Pradesh cannot be legally sold, mortgaged, or transferred at the sub-registrar's office.

Yes. Our AMC for Senior Citizens is designed for elderly NRI property owners or their children living abroad — with properties across Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag, Guntur, Telangana & Andhra Pradesh. It includes:

• Dedicated relationship manager for the family
• Monthly property status calls with the owner or their family abroad
• Emergency response coordination (24-hour contact)
• Security monitoring and visitor log maintenance
• Coordination with family members in India for critical decisions

We treat your property and your family with care and accountability.

When you sell a property in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag or Guntur as an NRI, FEMA compliance is mandatory for repatriating the proceeds abroad:

• TDS deduction: The buyer deducts TDS at source — 20.8% for long-term capital gains (property held over 2 years) or your income slab rate for short-term gains
• ITR filing: You must file an Indian income tax return to claim any refund and obtain a chartered accountant certificate
• CA certification: Your chartered accountant in Hyderabad or Vizag issues a compliance certificate confirming FEMA regulations are met
• Authorised dealer bank: Your NRO or NRE account bank processes the repatriation application and submits to FEMA compliance if required
• Annual limit: You can repatriate up to USD 1 million per financial year through proper banking channels

We coordinate the entire FEMA compliance process for NRI property sales in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag and Guntur — working with your chartered accountant and bank.

Yes. Will and trust advisory for NRI property in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag or Guntur is one of the most important — and most neglected — aspects of NRI property ownership:

• Will drafting: Ensures your property in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag or Guntur passes to your chosen beneficiaries — not according to default Indian succession law
• Succession planning: Particularly important for NRIs in the USA, UK, UAE, Canada and Australia where local laws interact with Indian succession rules
• Trust setup: An alternative to a will — gives you more control over how and when beneficiaries receive property, and helps avoid the lengthy probate process
• FEMA implications: Your beneficiaries — especially if they are foreign nationals — need FEMA guidance on holding Indian property
• TDS on inheritance: Understanding tax obligations when property is inherited in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag or Guntur

We connect you with NRI succession specialists who understand both Indian succession law and the specific complexities of NRI-owned property across Telangana & Andhra Pradesh.

Encroachment is the most common — and most expensive — risk for NRI plot owners in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag and Guntur. It begins with a fence post, a shared cattle shed, or stored material — and by the time you discover it, structures have been built and legal removal has become costly:

• Quarterly inspections — our grounds team visits your plot, photographs all four corners and boundary walls, and compares against your registered survey sketch
• Immediate alerts — if any new construction or boundary change is detected, you receive a WhatsApp alert within 24 hours
• Encroachment removal coordination — if encroachment is found, we coordinate legal notices and, if necessary, court proceedings under Telangana or Andhra Pradesh property law
• GHMC/municipal monitoring — we track any municipal action or status changes affecting your plot in Hyderabad or Vijayawada

Prevention is far cheaper than cure — quarterly inspections cost a fraction of what legal encroachment removal costs in Hyderabad or Vizag.

FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act) governs all foreign currency transactions by NRIs in India. For properties in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag, Guntur, Telangana or Andhra Pradesh, key rules that apply to you:

• Residential property: You can buy any number of residential properties in India. No RBI approval needed for residential property.
• Rental income: You can rent out your property in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag or Guntur and repatriate earnings abroad — up to USD 1 million per financial year (subject to tax clearance and chartered accountant certification).
• Sale proceeds: When you sell, proceeds can be remitted to your overseas account through your authorised dealer bank after paying applicable TDS and capital gains tax.
• Agricultural land: NRIs cannot purchase agricultural land, plantation land, or farmhouse in India — inherited or gifted agricultural land in Telangana or Andhra Pradesh can be held but not sold without RBI approval.

Our team coordinates with chartered accountants to ensure every transaction in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag and Guntur is FEMA-compliant.

A Power of Attorney (POA) is one of the most common tools NRIs use to delegate property decisions to a trusted person in India. We:

• Help you draft a legally valid POA — either general (broad) or specific (limited)
• Arrange for POA execution at the Indian consulate / embassy in your country of residence
• Register the POA in India through a notary and sub-registrar
• Act as your authorised representative using the POA for property-related tasks

A POA does not transfer ownership — it only grants us the authority to act on your behalf for specified tasks.

Yes, absolutely. You can execute a POA from your country of residence through the Indian Embassy or Consulate in that country. The process:

• Draft the POA (we can send you the draft for your review)
• Visit the Indian Embassy/Consulate with your passport and two witnesses
• The Embassy attestation makes the POA legally valid in India
• We register it with an Indian notary upon receipt

This is a standard procedure we have helped dozens of clients with — the whole process typically takes 2–4 weeks.

Key tax points for NRIs owning property in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag, Guntur, Telangana or Andhra Pradesh:

• Rental income: Taxed at 30% (plus cess) on net rental income. Tenants in Hyderabad and Vijayawada are required to deduct TDS at 30% if annual rent exceeds ₹2.4 lakhs. You must file an Indian income tax return annually.
• Property sold: Long-term capital gains (held > 2 years) are taxed at 20.8% with indexation. Short-term gains are taxed per your income slab. TDS is deducted by the buyer at source.
• Section 54 exemption: Reinvesting capital gains into another residential property (subject to limits) can exempt you from capital gains tax.
• Double Taxation Avoidance (DTAA): India has DTAA agreements with the USA, UK, UAE, Canada, Australia and 90+ countries — your chartered accountant in Hyderabad or Vizag can claim DTAA relief to avoid paying tax twice on the same rental income.

We provide annual income statements and coordinate with chartered accountants and tax professionals to keep your filings current across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

Yes — Hyderabad is where Servefar is based and where we have the deepest expertise. Our Hyderabad property management services cover:

• All GHMC-approved residential apartments, villas, and independent houses across Hyderabad's neighbourhoods — Jubilee Hills, Banjara Hills, Gachibowli, HITEC City, Kondapur, and periphery areas
• Plot monitoring across Hyderabad's expanding urban fringe — where encroachment risk is highest
• Construction project management for new builds in Hyderabad's IT corridor and outskirts
• LRS (Layout Regularisation Scheme) applications with GHMC for unapproved layouts
• Tenant placement and management compliant with Telangana Tenancy Act

Our grounds team is based in Hyderabad with direct access to GHMC, HMDA, and the local sub-registrar's office — ensuring fast execution for all property tasks in Hyderabad.

Yes. While our base is in Hyderabad, we have partner associates in Vijayawada, Vizag (Visakhapatnam), and Guntur for on-ground execution across Andhra Pradesh. Our services in these cities include:

• Vijayawada: Tenant placement, property management, rental income repatriation — Vijayawada's rapidly growing residential market makes it popular with NRIs buying multi-bedroom apartments
• Vizag (Visakhapatnam): Plot monitoring (coastal city's unique land risks), property management, will and trust advisory — Vizag's naval and industrial economy creates steady rental demand
• Guntur: Document retrieval (link documents in Guntur's historically paper-intensive land records), property sale coordination, LRS/BRS applications with the Guntur Municipal Corporation

Reporting, communication, and money repatriation for all properties in Vijayawada, Vizag and Guntur flow through our Hyderabad team — giving you one consolidated view across all your Andhra Pradesh assets.

Telangana and Andhra Pradesh share many similarities but have distinct local regulations that affect NRI property owners:

• Tenancy law: Properties in Hyderabad and Telangana fall under the Telangana Tenancy Act — governing tenant rights, eviction grounds, and notice periods. Properties in Vijayawada, Vizag and Guntur fall under the Andhra Pradesh Tenancy Act — with slightly different procedures and notice requirements
• Municipal corporations: GHMC governs Hyderabad; Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, Vizag Municipal Corporation, and Guntur Municipal Corporation govern their respective cities — each with separate building permission and Khata transfer processes
• Regularisation schemes: Telangana uses LRS (Layout Regularisation Scheme); Andhra Pradesh uses BRS (Building Regularisation Scheme) — different schemes, different application portals, different fee structures
• Sub-registrar offices: Each city has its own sub-registrar — documents for property in Hyderabad are registered at the Hyderabad sub-registrar; documents for Vizag property at the Vizag sub-registrar, and so on

Servefar's local expertise in both states means your property in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh is managed under the correct local framework.

Our fees are transparent and structured based on the services you choose:

• End-to-End Property Management: 7.5% of monthly rental income for properties in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag and Guntur (exact rate based on property type, location, and services required)
• Tenant Placement: One-time fee equal to one month's rent
• Plot Monitoring: Annual fee based on plot size, location, and inspection frequency
• Portfolio pricing: Clients with multiple properties are offered special pricing on a case-by-case basis, depending on the number of properties and scope of services.
• Add-on services: Priced individually based on requirement

We share a detailed proposal after understanding your property and requirements. No hidden charges. No surprises.

Company shall receive a management fee equal to 7.5% of annual rental value. Fee to be paid at the time agreement signed between Servefar and Property Owner.

We are committed to resolving any concern you may have — quickly and fairly. Our escalation process is designed to ensure your voice is always heard:

• Level 1 — General Manager: Report the issue directly to your dedicated relationship manager.
• Level 2 — Leadership: If the issue remains unresolved, reach out to our leadership team directly — Azath Rayala (COO), Prabhu Ram (CEO), or Gopal Kambhampati (Founder & Chairman).

Every concern is taken seriously and handled on a case-by-case basis.

You get multiple reports through the year:

• Monthly: Rent collection statement — shows rent received, fees deducted, and net remitted.
• Quarterly: Property inspection report — tagged photos of every room, plumbing, electrical, and structural condition.
• Event-based: Immediate WhatsApp/email alert for any tenant issue, maintenance emergency, or legal notice.
• Annual: Year-end summary report covering all income, expenses, and property status for your tax filing.

Everything is communicated in plain language — no jargon, no buried numbers.

For genuine emergencies (burst pipe, fire, theft, tenant dispute escalation), our team responds within 2–4 hours during business hours. We have grounds staff available to react immediately for:

• Water leakage or flooding
• Security breaches or unauthorized entry
• Legal notice served at the property
• Tenant vacating without notice

We inform you immediately via WhatsApp and email with the situation report and action taken.

Yes. Every client is assigned a dedicated Relationship Manager who knows your property history, your preferences, and your contacts. You deal with the same person every time — no call centres, no routing, no being passed from one person to another.

It starts with a free 15-minute conversation — whether your property is in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag, Guntur, Telangana or Andhra Pradesh:

• Call or WhatsApp: +91 97772 66676
• Email: admin@servefar.com
• Fill the form: on our Contact page — we'll reach out within 24 hours

Tell us about your property, your location, and your current situation. We'll tell you honestly what we can do and what it would cost. No pressure. No aggressive sales pitch.

Start with these three steps — whether the property is in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag, Guntur, Telangana or Andhra Pradesh:

• Verify the title — get the Encumbrance Certificate from the local sub-registrar's office to confirm the property is registered in the deceased's name and has no pending mortgages or court attachments.
• Register a mutation / get the Khata transferred — this updates the property records in the municipal corporation (GHMC for Hyderabad, respective corporation for Vijayawada, Vizag or Guntur) to your name.
• Assess the property's current condition — arrange for an inspection to understand what's there, who's using it, and whether it's tenanted under Telangana or Andhra Pradesh tenancy law.

We can handle all three of these steps for you — and most of it can be done with a POA without you needing to travel to India.

Yes. Many of our clients own 2, 3, or even 10+ properties across Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag, and Guntur with us. We offer portfolio pricing — the more properties you bring under management, the better the rate. We maintain a separate file and reporting structure for each property in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag or Guntur, and deliver a consolidated portfolio report alongside individual property reports — covering all your assets in Telangana & Andhra Pradesh in one monthly statement.