Property Guides & Advice

Guides on buying, renting, financing and investing in property across India — RERA, home loans, stamp duty, taxes, and locality insights.

• Capital Gains Tax on Property Sale 2026: LTCG, STCG & Exemptions — Capital gains tax on property in India 2026 — LTCG vs STCG, holding period, indexation choice, Section 54/54EC/54F exemptions & TDS. Verify rates with your CA.
• First-Time Home Buyer Guide India 2026: Step by Step — How to buy a house in India in 2026: budget, home loan, RERA checks, registration, stamp duty and tax savings — a step-by-step first-time buyer guide.
• Best Localities to Invest In 2026: Rental Yield & Infrastructure — Looking for the best area to invest in property in 2026? Compare rental yields, infrastructure triggers and city localities — with India-specific tips.
• Buy vs Rent in 2026: The Real Math for Indian Cities — Buy vs rent in 2026? The real math for Indian cities — EMI vs rent, hidden costs, break-even years, and a clear framework to decide. Verify rates with your CA.
• Fixed vs Floating Home Loan Rate 2026 (+ Prepayment & Balance Transfer) — Fixed vs floating home loan in 2026: how each rate works, prepayment rules, balance transfer maths, and which to pick. India-specific, verify-before-you-sign.
• GST on Under-Construction Property 2026: Rates & Input Credit — GST on under construction property in 2026: current rates, affordable vs premium slabs, input tax credit rules, and what buyers actually pay. Verify before you buy.
• Home Loan Eligibility 2026: How Much Can You Borrow on Your Salary? — Home loan eligibility 2026 explained: how salary, FOIR, credit score and tenure decide how much you can borrow in India — plus a quick eligibility checklist.
• HRA Exemption & Rent Receipts 2026: How to Save Tax on Rent — HRA exemption 2026 explained: how it's calculated, rent receipts you need, the 1% TDS rule, PAN limits and how to claim — for salaried renters in India.
• NRI Guide to Buying Property in India 2026: FEMA, Repatriation, POA & TDS — NRI buying property in India? 2026 guide to FEMA rules, repatriation limits, Power of Attorney, TDS and home loans — verify current rates.
• Plot vs Flat vs Builder Floor: Which to Buy in 2026? — Plot vs flat vs builder floor in 2026: compare cost, appreciation, loans, taxes & RERA. A clear India buyer's guide to pick the right property type.
• Property Documents Checklist: What to Verify Before You Buy (2026) — The documents required to buy property in India in 2026 — title deed, encumbrance certificate, RERA, mutation, NOCs. A buyer's verification checklist.
• How to Read Property Price Trends Before You Buy (2026) — Learn to read property price trends in India before you buy in 2026 — data sources, red flags, micro-market signals and how to value a home right.
• Rental Agreement in India 2026: 11-Month Rule, E-Stamp & Key Clauses — A 2026 guide to the rental agreement in India: the 11-month rule, e-stamp & registration, security deposit, and must-have clauses for tenants and landlords.
• Stamp Duty & Registration Charges by State (2026) — Stamp duty and registration charges by state in India for 2026 — typical ranges, women rebates, how to calculate, and tips to budget your home buy.
• TDS on Property Purchase (Section 194-IA) 2026: A Buyer's Guide — TDS on property purchase under Section 194-IA in 2026: rate, the Rs 50 lakh threshold, Form 26QB, due dates, joint buyers and NRI sellers — explained.
• Tenant Rights & the Model Tenancy Act: What Renters Should Know (2026) — A 2026 guide to tenant rights in India under the Model Tenancy Act — security deposits, eviction rules, repairs, notice periods and rent agreements explained.
• Vastu Checklist for Buying a Home: A Practical Guide — A practical Vastu for home buying checklist for India in 2026 — directions, room placement, plot tips and red flags, plus when Vastu should not override your budget.
• Home Loan Tax Benefits 2026: Section 24, 80C & 80EEA — Home loan tax benefit guide for 2026: claim Section 24 interest, 80C principal & 80EEA deductions, plus old vs new regime tips for Indian buyers.
• Carpet Area vs Built-Up vs Super Built-Up: What You Actually Pay For — Carpet area vs built up area explained for India 2026 — what RERA mandates, how loading works, and how to verify the usable space you actually pay for.
• How to Verify a Project's RERA Registration Before Buying (2026) — RERA verification in 2026: a step-by-step guide to check a project's registration number, status, and approvals before you buy a home in India.