Buying a home in Kolkata from abroad — handled end to end
Whether it's a home for your parents, an investment, or your own eventual return, we run the whole process for you: shortlist, video walkthroughs, a personalized memo, on-ground visits, and registration by Power of Attorney. Zero brokerage — we're paid by the developer.
Why buy through Sidus, not a listings portal
A portal shows you everything. We show you only what clears our bar — and we're standing in Kolkata to prove it.
Verified shortlist only
Every project is evaluated on four dimensions and scored. We don't list what fails our floor — even for commission.
See how the Sidus Score works →One named person
A single relationship manager and one WhatsApp number — not a rotating call centre.
Eyes on the ground
We film the actual unit, the RERA board, and the street outside — not the developer's showreel.
Zero brokerage
You pay us nothing. Our fee comes from the developer, so our advice stays honest.
How it works from 8,000 km away
Five steps — most of it done before you ever board a flight.
Shortlist online
Tell us your goal and budget. We send scored, verified options that fit.
Video walkthrough
A live or recorded tour of the real unit and its surroundings.
Personalized memo
An investor-grade analysis of your top pick — score breakdown, costs, risks.
Visit & decide
We tour on your behalf, or show you 3 projects in a day when you're home.
Register by POA
Buy without flying in — registration handled through Power of Attorney.
Top-scored projects right now
The projects our framework rates highest today — a good place to start.
Popular localities for NRIs
Different priorities — investment yield, a safe home for parents, or an eventual return. Each area suits a different goal.
Buying from abroad? Start with your country
Timezone, currency, the India tax treaty, and the local specifics — a guide for where you live.
The legal side, made simple
Buying from abroad has rules. We coordinate verified professionals — a lawyer for title and POA, a CA for tax and repatriation — so nothing surprises you later.
What you can buy
FEMA eligibility — residential and commercial, and what isn't permitted.
Power of Attorney
How to buy and register without flying to India.
Home loans
NRI loan options and how repayment works from your NRE/NRO account.
Repatriation
Moving your money back out when you sell, step by step.
Tools built for remote buyers
The AI-native way to research Kolkata property from abroad — personalized in about 30 seconds.
Investment Memo
Pick a project and get a full investor-grade memo — score breakdown, costs, risks, comparables.
The Sidus Score
How we evaluate every project on four dimensions before it reaches your shortlist.
Cost & EMI calculators
Total cost, carpet vs super, rent vs buy, and EMI — on verified 2026 West Bengal rates.
NRI questions, answered
The eight we're asked most. The detailed guides go deeper.
Can NRIs buy property in Kolkata?
Yes. NRIs can buy residential and commercial property in India under the RBI's general permission. Agricultural land, farmhouses and plantation property are the main exceptions. We'll walk you through eligibility for your specific situation and coordinate a lawyer to confirm the details before you commit.
Do I have to fly to Kolkata to complete the purchase?
No. Most of our NRI buyers complete registration through a Power of Attorney, so you never need to be physically present. Many still choose to visit during Durga Puja or the winter — and if you do, we'll arrange the site visits around your dates.
How do I pay for a property from abroad?
Payments are made through your Indian bank accounts (NRE, NRO or FCNR) via normal banking channels — not in foreign currency directly. Our coordinated CA will confirm the right structure for your case. See the home-loan and account guides for detail.
Can I get a home loan as an NRI?
Yes — Indian banks offer home loans to NRIs, repaid through your NRE/NRO account. Eligibility and documentation differ from a resident loan. Our NRI home-loan guide covers the options and paperwork.
How do you help me trust a project I can't visit?
Three ways: every project has cleared our four-dimension Sidus Score; we show you the live RERA record; and we film the actual unit and its surroundings ourselves — not a marketing video. For under-construction bookings, we send periodic construction-stage updates.
What are the taxes when I buy or sell?
There are stamp duty and registration charges on purchase, and specific TDS and capital-gains rules when an NRI sells or earns rent. Rates and thresholds change, so we don't quote figures here — our coordinated CA gives you exact, current numbers for your transaction.
Can I move my money back out after selling?
Yes, repatriation of sale proceeds is permitted subject to conditions and limits. The process runs through your NRO account with the right documentation. Our repatriation guide explains the steps, and a CA handles the filing.
What does Sidus charge me?
Nothing. We're a channel partner paid by the developer, so there's zero brokerage on your side — and no incentive for us to push a project that doesn't fit you.
Start with a free video consultation
Tell us your goal, budget and country. We'll send a scored shortlist and call you at a time that works where you are.