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
Home buying is no longer considered a male-driven affair, with women now showing equal participation in financial matters, including investment allocation. “They are active decision-makers in the property buying process and often take on … 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
In the last few years, the commercial real estate segment has shown remarkable growth, in contrast to the slump in residential realty. If commercial realty is able to perform well, in spite of the … READ FULL STORY
Mehul Chopra IT consultant and corporate trainer, Mumbai I live in Mumbai now but I plan to invest in a property in Pune. Improvements in connectivity and infrastructure matter to me the most. Pune … READ FULL STORY
2019 was a relatively challenging year for Indian real estate, with the sector experiencing a slowdown. Nevertheless, this slowdown made Indian developers aware of where they stand and the shortcomings responsible for the same. … READ FULL STORY
Buying a property is not just about paying the money and taking possession of the unit. The process and the documentation involved in the transaction, is complicated and is often beyond the comprehension of … READ FULL STORY
Selecting the house of your choice may take its own time but you need to plan for the finances to fund the purchase, in advance. Obtain your credit report It is almost impossible … READ FULL STORY
Stamp duty for transactions of immovable property, is benchmarked against the rates published by state governments in advance, which are called as ‘ready reckoner rates’ in Maharashtra and ‘circle rates’ in north India. The … READ FULL STORY
In order to provide an impetus to the ‘Housing for All by 2022’ mission, the finance minister has proposed an additional tax benefit of Rs 1.5 lakhs, with respect to the home loan taken … READ FULL STORY
Stamp duty is a state subject and is administered by the respective states. The government of Maharashtra, on March 1, 2019, announced an amnesty scheme with respect to the penalty that can be levied … READ FULL STORY
