Question 1

Is it free to list a property on Scala Properties?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Owners can list residential properties for sale or rent at no cost. Builders and agencies can request a featured plan via our contact page.

Question 2

How do you verify listings?

Accepted Answer

Each listing is reviewed by our team before going live. We check owner identity, photos and pricing against locality benchmarks. Suspicious listings are removed or flagged.

Question 3

Do you charge brokerage?

Accepted Answer

No brokerage on owner-direct sales or rentals booked through the platform. Builder projects may have channel-partner fees, which are always disclosed up front.

Question 4

Which cities do you cover?

Accepted Answer

We are focused on Chennai right now — including OMR, ECR, Anna Nagar, Adyar, Velachery, Tambaram, Porur and 20+ more localities.

Question 5

How do I contact the owner of a listing?

Accepted Answer

Open any property page and tap 'Contact owner'. You'll see the verified phone number and can also send a message from your Scala account.

Question 6

Are the prices on project pages final?

Accepted Answer

Project prices are indicative starting prices shared by the builder and are subject to unit availability, floor and view. Always confirm with the sales team before booking.

Question 7

How do I report a fake or stale listing?

Accepted Answer

Use the 'Report a listing' page or the report button on each property card. We action verified reports within 24 hours.

Question 8

Do you offer home loan or legal help?

Accepted Answer

We partner with banks and legal advisors for home loans, title checks and registration. Mention your need on the contact form and we'll connect you.

Question 9

Can NRIs buy property through Scala?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We routinely assist NRIs buying in Chennai with virtual tours, document checks and POA-friendly transactions.

Question 10

How do I edit or remove my listing?

Accepted Answer

Sign in, go to 'My listings', and use Edit or Delete. Listings auto-expire after 90 days unless you refresh them.

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