How can you avoid pitfalls while buying property in Kerala?

What are the documents that you should ask from the seller while buying property? How do you check whether they are original? Which are the certificates that you need to obtain? What do these certificates mean? Which documents do banks ask for when processing your loan application? These are some questions that every property buyer … Read more

Making a Sound Real Estate Investment in Tamilnadu

Areas around Chennai, Coimbatore and Nagercoil are emerging as hotspots for property investments. But before making a real estate investment, it is essential to understand rules and regulations related to property transactions in Tamilnadu, various property documents and certificates, tax implications and the stamp duty payable. The FAQ section of the Tamilnadu State Registration Department … Read more

No housing price bubble building up in India: RBI

Reserve Bank of India Governor Duvvuri Subbarao said on Monday in a post-policy conference call with analysts that there is no Housing Price Bubble building up in India and there is no cause of concern for investors in Indian Real Estate. http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-05-06/news/39065097_1_india-governor-duvvuri-subbarao-key-policy-rates-liquidity

Look at your property with “investment eyes”

Property investment decisions should be done unemotionally, with adequate scrutiny. Research the property and the area well. All the pros and cons of the investment should be carefully weighed before a decision is made. For any real estate investment, study all property documents closely and get a fair idea of the property’s history of transactions. … Read more

TDS on Buying Property

Any transfer of an immovable property will now invite a tax deduction at source of one per cent on the value of the transfer if it is Rs. 50 lakh or more, according to the provisions of the Union Budget 2013, which has come into force with effect from June 1, 2013. Cess and surcharge … Read more