Updated on August 25, 2020: With an aim to improve home sales amid the Coronavirus pandemic, the Maharashtra government, on August 26, 2020, decided to reduce the existing 5% stamp duty on property registrations … READ FULL STORY
A home loan is taken for the purpose of either buying a ready-to-move-in house or for the purpose of booking an under-construction property. Home loans are available for residential, as well as commercial properties. … READ FULL STORY
Flat maintenance charges are a routine expense for residents living in housing societies or apartment complexes, covering services like security, cleaning, and common area upkeep. However, these charges often come with an additional cost: … READ FULL STORY
There is considerable confusion over the taxes applicable on the sale of an inherited property. While many think that the money received on sale of an inherited house is fully tax exempt, others feel … READ FULL STORY
New home buyers are often in a dilemma, over whether they should apply for a loan from a housing finance company (HFC) or a bank. The recent liquidity crisis being faced by non-banking finance … READ FULL STORY
Until a few decades ago, Indians were generally averse to taking loans to buy or construct their homes and would use their retirement funds for the same. However, with increasing urbanisation, easy availability of … READ FULL STORY
When you book a property, the builder generally issues an allotment letter. The actual agreement may not be executed immediately. The agreement to sell, may, in fact, be executed after years, in some cases. … READ FULL STORY
Salaried borrowers who have opted for the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) home loan EMI moratorium, because of the current financial stress, will also see some changes as far as their tax deductions are … READ FULL STORY
There is no restriction on the number of properties you can own. Similarly, there is no restriction on the number of houses for which you can take home loans and claim tax benefits, either … READ FULL STORY
An integral part of property transactions is its registration – a procedure that establishes a buyer’s legal ownership on the immovable asset. This is why all home buyers should be familiar with the norms … READ FULL STORY
In addition to making an informed decision, property buyers are also working out the best mode of acquiring their immovable assets. Whether it’s choosing the best financing option for tax benefits or directly dealing … READ FULL STORY
A borrower can shift the home loan to any other lender, who is willing to offer better interest rates. At times, a home loan applicant may also want to increase the loan’s tenure, due … READ FULL STORY
The Union Budget, presented on February 1, 2020, has attempted to give certain reliefs to developers and home buyers. It also attempts to introduce some provisions, to minimise unnecessary litigation between tax payers and … READ FULL STORY
