Uttarakhand has now become the first state in Independent India to have a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for people across faiths and communities after President Droupadi Murmu approved its UCC Bill, 2024. The Uttarakhand … READ FULL STORY
While every individual dreams of a house once in his/her lifetime, many people still prefer to buy or invest directly in land. Land accounts for the major cost component of any real estate purchase … READ FULL STORY
Homeowners looking to rent out their property and prospective tenants should be aware of the various tenancy laws and understand the legal procedures involved when renting a property. According to the law, the tenant … READ FULL STORY
In ancient times, polygamy was recognised and acceptable among Hindus. But, in modern India, the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 prohibits bigamy/polygamy and a wife has various rights if the marriage is valid under the … READ FULL STORY
A gift of property is giving ownership of one’s property to anyone through a gift deed. Gifting a property through a gift deed to a near and dear one, has certain monetary implications that … READ FULL STORY
A sale deed is a legal document that proves that a property has been transferred from the seller to the buyer. A sale deed acts as the main legal document, confirming the sale and … READ FULL STORY
Everyday lakhs of people come to cities in Maharashtra such as Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik etc. in search of work and a better life. Thus, in addition to job opportunities, residential … READ FULL STORY
To make sure a homebuyer is investing in a property that is free from any legal or financial charges, they must check the encumbrance certificate (EC). With several states in India launching virtual facility … READ FULL STORY
A non-resident Indian (NRI) wanting to buy, sell or rent his property has to know about one important document that will help him do all these activities without him/her physically being present in India. … READ FULL STORY
Ayodhya happens to be one of the most talked about topics as the country celebrates the first anniversary of Pran Prathistha of the Ram Temple in the old city of Uttar Pradesh. After the … READ FULL STORY
After booking the housing unit, in case, the buyer changes his mind and doesn’t want to go ahead with the purchase. What will be the financial implications he will face? Will he get a … READ FULL STORY
When you buy a property, the legal change in ownership takes place after property registration. Several laws come into picture in this highly complex legal procedure. This makes it of utmost importance to have … READ FULL STORY
Selling a house with co-owners is a difficult process because everyone having a share has to firstly agree for the sale and secondly comply with all the rules necessary for the sale. If a … READ FULL STORY
