Property buying, home loans, RERA, stamp duty, NRI property rules, rent vs buy decisions, capital gains on property sale — the practical guide for Indian home buyers and investors.
Plot vs flat vs built house comparison – appreciation patterns, liquidity, maintenance, home loan availability, rental yield, regulatory risk. Decision framework by budget and life stage.
NRI property buying in India – allowed types, FEMA payment rules, NRE/NRO accounts, home loan options, capital gains TDS, repatriation limits, 6 common mistakes.
Property registration process India – 1-week prep checklist, on-the-day timeline, biometric procedure, witness requirements, post-registration mutation, common mistakes.
12 specific BBA clauses to negotiate – possession penalty, carpet area, escalation, parking, common area, force majeure, exit refund, payment schedule, defect liability, dispute resolution.
State-wise stamp duty + registration charges India 2026 – Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Gujarat, UP. Women co-owner discount, Section 80C eligibility, 5 mistakes.
UC vs RTM property math – 15-25% price difference, GST impact, pre-EMI burden, delay cost, when each makes sense, 8 UC traps. Risk-adjusted decision framework.
8-point RERA checklist before booking property – registration verification, escrow compliance, carpet area, possession penalty, approvals, builder track record, litigation. Prevents Rs.10-50 lakh of trapped capital.
PMAY CLSS gives first-time home buyers up to Rs.2.67 lakh interest subsidy. EWS/LIG/MIG-I/MIG-II tier eligibility, subsidy amounts, application process, common documentation mistakes.
Joint home loan doubles tax benefits (Rs.7 lakh combined deduction vs Rs.3.5 lakh single), improves eligibility. Who can be co-applicant, ownership structures, divorce implications, 8 mistakes to avoid.
When home loan balance transfer makes sense – 0.5%+ rate cut + 7+ years remaining rule, break-even math, 5-step process, costs to negotiate, top-up loan opportunity, hidden traps.
When to prepay home loan vs invest in equity, lump-sum vs increase EMI vs reduce tenure, tax benefit erosion math, the 10-year prepayment strategy, common mistakes.
Bank-wise home loan rate comparison (SBI, HDFC, ICICI, Axis, BoB, Bajaj, LIC Housing), RLLR vs MCLR vs fixed, hidden charges, negotiation script that gets 0.25-0.5% discount, tenure optimization.