Buying real estate requires a lot of understanding as there is a difference between the ways different types of properties are allowed to be bought. For instance, buying agricultural land is very different from … READ FULL STORY
For centuries, property inheritance for women in India had been mainly governed by a patriarchal system. Women were denied any share in the property, or their rights were highly restricted, making such laws discriminatory … READ FULL STORY
A property typically changes many hands during its lifespan. This can happen through new sales or transfer through inheritance or gift. Establishing clear property ownership and ensuring the legal validity of the transaction is … READ FULL STORY
Actor Saif Ali Khan has had a major setback with the Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissing his long-standing plea challenging the government’s decision that classified his ancestral properties as enemy properties. The properties in … READ FULL STORY
Most housing societies have a Residents Welfare Association (RWA), a voluntary group, formed by the society members for the efficient management of the society with a focus on the residents’ interests. Typically, RWAs serve … READ FULL STORY
Purchasing a house involves a significant amount of planning on the part of the buyer. Yet, there may be reasons that compel a buyer to cancel an apartment booking. These could include financial or … READ FULL STORY
While buying a house in Maharashtra, one has to pay the stamp duty and registration fee to register the property in the government records. This is over and above the cost of the property. … READ FULL STORY
Verifying land ownership used to be a time-consuming process that involved multiple visits to government offices, manual record searches, and extensive paperwork. But with the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP), most states … READ FULL STORY
When most of us buy a property, the first thing we check off the list is registration. Once our name is on that paper, we feel a sense of security, as if we’ve officially … READ FULL STORY
Conducting a title verification before purchasing a property is crucial, as it helps establish rightful ownership over the property and prevents potential legal issues later. The title deed is a crucial legal document that … READ FULL STORY
One of the biggest benefits why in a family, a husband may register a property in his wife’s name – to avail the stamp duty rebate that many states offer. But, merely by having … READ FULL STORY
When you put your property on rent, it is in your best interest that you register the rental agreement. So, to make rental agreements legally binding, the leave and licence agreement is required to … READ FULL STORY
Buying a house or any property is a complex process, especially considering the legal due diligence that should be undertaken. This is a key step in the home-buying journey to minimise the risks of … READ FULL STORY
