The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 became a law after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to it on April 5, 2025. The President also gave her approval to the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2025. … 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
Many non-resident Indians (NRIs) prefer to invest in the Indian real estate sector to earn passive income and high rental returns. Investing in a property involves careful planning and due diligence and it is … READ FULL STORY
One of the most commonly used legal tool to transfer ownership of property is the gift deed. This is done because it is tax-efficient as compared to other options available. However, one should be … READ FULL STORY
The real estate segment extends RERA assurance to the residential and commercial properties — mostly for newly launched and under-construction properties. But, then there is a third segment — that of resale properties. In … READ FULL STORY
While transferring ownership of property in India, the buyer must pay stamp duty and registration fee to register the new owner’s name in official records. Payment of stamp duty holds no exception even when … READ FULL STORY
In India, homebuyers must pay stamp duty at the time of property registration. Nearly 3-8% of the transaction value (exact rates depend on the state of residence), stamp duty significantly increases a homebuyer’s monetary … READ FULL STORY
To provide accountability for running the co-operative housing society (CHS) effectively in Maharashtra, the state government has mandated housing societies to hold the annual general body meeting (AGM) according to its Model Bye-Laws. The … READ FULL STORY
A common but serious problem faced by many resident welfare associations (RWAs) is the non-payment of the maintenance charges by members of the housing complex. As the name suggests, the housing society uses the … READ FULL STORY
Historically, real estate has been one of the preferred asset classes to park unaccounted money. Over time, numerous ways were invented to make the investment appear legal, including sale and purchase of property through … READ FULL STORY
In India, property inheritance holds immense significance since it relates to protecting lineage and legal rights of heirs over assets and wealth after the owner’s death. Property inheritance in India can be complex because … READ FULL STORY
When a homebuyer is exploring the Bangalore property market, one of the most important things he should be aware is guidance value Bangalore. This will impact the price a home buyer pays for his … READ FULL STORY
In many cities across India, rental agreements are notarised instead of getting registered, as it saves registration costs for the renter. A notarised rent agreement printed on stamp paper and signed by a public … READ FULL STORY
