The general consensus among many experts today, is that there is limited choice for new real estate investments in India’s metropolitan regions, given the spiralling prices of real estate and the lack of confidence … READ FULL STORY
Due to the paucity of available accommodation and in order to attract the talent pool, many employers provide free accommodation or accommodation at concessional rent, to their employees. This is particularly true, in case … READ FULL STORY
The taxation on property purchase, has become much simpler than it was before. With the roll-out of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), several taxes previously applicable on real estate purchase (VAT, service tax, … READ FULL STORY
Gifting is an act, through which a person voluntarily transfers certain rights in an asset to another person, without any consideration. Gifting of a house property, has certain income tax and stamp duty implications. … READ FULL STORY
Selling a home requires as much due diligence as buying one, to ensure that there are no disputes and to get the proper return on investment. While legal and taxation aspects are the two … READ FULL STORY
Under the Reverse Mortgage Scheme (RMS), a senior citizen can opt to receive an additional source of income on the security of an owned residential house, without having to service it during his lifetime. … READ FULL STORY
When you make a gain on the sale of a house, you have to pay a tax on your gains. If three years have passed, between the date of purchase and sale of an … READ FULL STORY
To alleviate the burden of a home loan, the government offers several tax concessions to borrowers. While most people may be broadly aware of home loan tax benefits, there are several other nuances that … READ FULL STORY
An analysis of data from the Ministry of Urban Development, for 22 corporations across the country, revealed that there was 312.04% increase in revenues in November 2016 (till 19th November), over the receipts they … READ FULL STORY
