Govt. Duties & Taxes
LIG flats – A detailed overview
Explained in this article is what LIG flats are and how they help LIG buyers who want to own a flat. Owning a flat …
How to arrange funds for the down payment for a house?
How can a buyer, who does not have sufficient liquid money, arrange for the down payment to buy a house? We look at some …
House Building Advance (HBA): Everything you need to know
Central government employees are eligible for HBA or House Building Advance for building their dream homes. Here is a complete guide. When building your …
Bank rate vs repo rate: All you need to know
How is the RBI’s repo rate different from the bank rate? We explain the differences and similarities between the two Homebuyers may often hear …
Sustainable development: Not just a want but a need
The rising need to co-exist with nature is driving customers towards green homes and eco-friendly practices. As the second-largest employment generator, the real estate …
Stamp duty and taxation on exchange of property
Can home buyers exchange one property for another? If so, how do the stamp duty and income tax charges on such a transaction vary …
TDS on property sale under Section 194IA
The purchaser of immovable property has to deduct tax at source while paying the seller if the value of the transaction is Rs 50 …
What are the taxes applicable on commercial property
What are the taxes applicable on commercial properties that are used for the owner’s business, or if it is let out or sold? We …
Transfer of Property Act, 1882: Key facts
We look at the applicability and the key features of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 In this article, we discuss the Transfer of Property …
Cooperative Housing Society: Everything you need to know
We discuss the concept of a cooperative housing society – a set-up formed through mutual cooperation and consent of various members, in detail Cooperative …