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
The Budget presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on February 1, 2020, has proposed a new tax regime for individuals and HUFs, where they are offered lower rates of tax for different slabs, provided … READ FULL STORY
A property seeker can either buy a flat that is ready-to-move-in, or book an under-construction property. While these are the preferred options, one can also get their own house constructed on a plot of … READ FULL STORY
The tax law allows you to avail of certain benefits with respect to home loans. The benefits are available under Section 24(b) for interest paid and under Section 80C for the principal repayment, subject … READ FULL STORY
With rapid computerisation, an individual’s PAN (Permanent Account Number) has become an important document, for many financial and non-financial transactions. It is equally important for buying or selling properties or leasing it out. For … READ FULL STORY
A holding period of 24 months is crucial for a person to be able to claim tax benefits associated with long-term capital gains on property sale. Long-term capital gains give a property seller the … READ FULL STORY
The profits arising from the sale of a residential house property, which has a holding period of more than 24 months, are termed as long-term capital gains and are taxed at the rate of … READ FULL STORY
