Property Trends
Everything you need to know about residents’ welfare associations in India
RWAs are registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, and have established roles and responsibilities, to ensure smooth functioning. However, it does not have …
Maharashtra Rent Control Act: Everything you need to know
Discussed in detail are the key provisions of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act of 1999, which regulates the state’s rental housing To regulate rental …
Virtual house hunting on the rise during COVID-19 pandemic
Although there has been a rise in virtual house hunting during the pandemic, it largely remains an initial step in the home-buying journey, with …
Stamp duty and tax on gift deed of property
While a gift of house property does not involve monetary consideration, it needs to be registered and taxes should be paid in certain cases …
Buyers willing to pay more for homes from established brands
The Coronavirus-hit housing market has made Indian home buyers realize the value of established brands even more. With India reeling under the impact of …
How will COVID-19 impact the second homes market?
Will buyers and investors continue to invest in second homes, following the Coronavirus pandemic? We look at the scenario in this real estate segment, …
Can a tenant be evicted for non-payment of rent during COVID-19?
Amid the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant job losses and pay cuts, many tenants may not be able to pay …
Stamp duty and registration charges in Hyderabad
Discussed in this article is the amount you will have to pay towards stamp duty and registration charges, to become a property owner in …
How to pay home loan EMIs in case of job loss due to the Coronavirus pandemic?
Mentioned below are steps a home buyer can take, if his income sources have been adversely impacted because of this crisis the second wave of …
Can standardised valuation metrics make property buying and selling easier?
We examine whether uniform and standardized valuation metrics for calculating the value of properties, can remove some of the ambiguities in the buying and …