After the implementation of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA), home buyers are optimistic that the new law will protect their interests. However, the moot question is, whether people know how to … READ FULL STORY
Indian Muslims are governed by their personal law or the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937. The law related to inheritance among Muslims is derived from the religious scripture, the Quran (Sunna), the … READ FULL STORY
Construction projects by their very nature are dependent on several factors and circumstances, both, foreseeable and unforeseeable. Delays in completing construction projects are normal in our country. The majority of construction disputes relate to … READ FULL STORY
Non-agricultural use of plot only after infrastructure in place, rules MahaRERA A plot has to be registered with the RERA if it has only a conditional conversion certificate, says the state authority August 17, … READ FULL STORY
Property encroachment is a serious concern in India. Civic authorities across India are finding it difficult to curb this menace. It not only puts additional pressure on infrastructure but also increases the burden on … READ FULL STORY
There are several benefits to buying a property in a woman’s name, either as the sole owner or as a joint owner, with governments and banks offering several sops. “Aspiring home buyers can seek … READ FULL STORY
Prabhat Kumar bought an apartment in Greater Noida West through a trusted property agent. However, following the collapse of a building in Shahberi, which forced the authorities into action, Kumar’s project was found to … READ FULL STORY
India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing economies in recent times and is slated to bounce back strongly, once the COVID-19 pandemic dies down. The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) … READ FULL STORY
Property owners in India have to pay direct taxes to local bodies on an annual or semi-annual basis. Most commonly known as property tax, this levy is also known as holding tax in some … READ FULL STORY
To many, flats and apartments may not seem like the perfect choice, to call their own home. This lot would rather build their own homes, right from scratch, as per their own linking. This … READ FULL STORY
A common concern of home buyers pertains to one-sided builder-buyer agreements that are drafted primarily to safeguard the interests of the developers. Using their dominant position in the transaction, developers often insert clauses in … READ FULL STORY
The area of a property is often calculated in three different ways – carpet area, built-up area and super built-up area. Hence, when it comes to buying a property, this can leads to a … READ FULL STORY
Amid a remarkable change in the way products and services are marketed, sold and delivered in an ecosystem that relies heavily on technology, India repealed its three-decade old consumer protection law to launch an … READ FULL STORY
