An alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Dhenkanal, Sunita Mishra brings over 16 years of expertise to the fields of legal matters, financial insights, and property market trends. Recognised for her ability to elucidate complex topics, her articles serve as a go-to resource for home buyers navigating intricate subjects. Through her extensive career, she has been associated with esteemed organisations like the Financial Express, Hindustan Times, Network18, All India Radio, and Business Standard.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Sunita holds an MA degree in Sanskrit, with a specialisation in Indian Philosophy, from Delhi University. Outside of her work schedule, she likes to unwind by practising Yoga, and pursues her passion for travel.
sunita.mishra@proptiger.com 
Private lender HDFC has increased its retail prime lending rate (RPLR) by 35 basis points with effect from December 20, 2022. With the latest hike HDFC customers, new as well as existing, will have … READ FULL STORY
At the time of property registration, home buyers in India are liable to pay a fixed stamp duty along with registration charges. However, since land is a state subject, stamp duty rates differ across … READ FULL STORY
Terraces in housing societies are part of common areas, meant for all flat owners. This also means developers have no right to use this space for any commercial use, a local court in Chennai … READ FULL STORY
Builders in India must mention the “non-negotiable” clauses at the time of providing agreement to sale, the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has ruled. The state authority issued a notification in this regard … READ FULL STORY
India’s largest public lender State Bank of India (SBI) has hiked interest rates across lending benchmarks in the range of 25 to 35 basis points. To be effective from December 15, 2022, the rate … READ FULL STORY
India’s 7 prime residential markets recorded the highest sale numbers during the first half of the current financial year (H1FY23) when compared to the past 10 years, says a recent report by rating agency … READ FULL STORY
Cost of construction has increased 28% when compared to the average in November 2021 (pre-pandemic period), shows a recent report by property brokerage firm Colliers India. However, appreciation in construction costs continue to be … READ FULL STORY
State can’t charge stamp duty on registration of relinquishment deeds through which a family member gives up his share in a property for another family member, the Gujarat High Court (HC) has ruled. The … READ FULL STORY
Those planning to buy a property by taking home loan need to understand the nitty-gritty of this financial service. Getting clarity about various components of home loan is one of the first steps in … READ FULL STORY
The Public Investment Board (PIB) has approved the proposed extension of Noida’s Metro’s Aqua Line from Sector 51 to Knowledge Park-V in Greater Noida. The board under the finance ministry has approved Rs 2,197 crore … READ FULL STORY
Parents gifting their property to their children in expectation of maintenance in their old age should make this condition part of the gift deed, the Supreme Court (SC) has ruled. In case a condition … READ FULL STORY
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on December 7, 2022, increased the repo rate by 35 basis points. The fifth consecutive hike in the apex bank’s benchmark lending rate has brought it to 6.25% … READ FULL STORY
GST types There are three types of taxes under the GST against which tax payers can take credit. Check out our guide on GST search and GST verification CGST The centre … READ FULL STORY
