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What e-Khata means in Bangalore, why it is now mandatory for property registration, how to apply and check it online, the charges involved, and what it means for B-Khata and revenue-site owners.
· 8 min read
When an NRI sells property in India, TDS is deducted under Section 195 on the full sale price — not the gain. Here are the rates, the surcharge slabs above ₹1 crore, how to cut the deduction with a Section 197 certificate, and how to claim a refund.
· 9 min read
What property an NRI, OCI or PIO can legally buy in India, which types need RBI approval, documents required, valid payment routes, Power of Attorney setup, and repatriation basics.
· 7 min read
A step-by-step guide to getting an Encumbrance Certificate online in Karnataka through the Kaveri portal — what an EC shows, Form 15 vs Form 16, the charges, the 2004 cut-off, and what an EC does not cover.
· 8 min read
Guaranteed returns, artificial scarcity, pre-launch without approvals — 8 generic claim types in property sales and exactly what to ask or check for each.
· 7 min read
Section 194IA requires buyers to deduct 1% TDS on property above ₹50 lakh. NRI sellers fall under Section 195 — a different regime, higher rates, and the buyer carries the liability.
· 8 min read
HYDRAA has been demolishing FTL and buffer-zone violations in Hyderabad since 2024. Here is how to check a property against HMDA lake maps before committing.
· 7 min read
The GBA's 2025 conversion campaign reduces the conversion charge to 2% of guidance value for 100 days. Not all B-Khata properties qualify. Here is the full picture.
· 7 min read
A February 2026 Supreme Court ruling held that filing at RERA may bar a buyer from later approaching the consumer commission on the same dispute. What you must know before choosing.
· 7 min read
MahaRERA Circular 51/2025 prescribes a four-stage recovery path — from asset disclosure to District Collector attachment. Here is what buyers must do after winning.
· 8 min read
A scoring framework across title risk, appreciation, rental yield, and financing. No verdict — you score for your situation. Plots carry the highest legal-chain risk.
· 7 min read
A step-by-step walkthrough for checking RERA registration, project status, complaints and orders against any Indian builder on the relevant state portal.
· 7 min read
A Khata vs B Khata in Bangalore — what the BBMP property register records, what B Khata legally means, the practical risks for buyers, and the 2024-25 e-khata shift.
· 7 min read
An evaluation framework — gross vs net rental yield, what drives appreciation, and the illiquidity premium. How to think about real estate as an investment, not a guarantee.
· 8 min read
Most scheduled banks decline home loans on B Khata properties. Some NBFCs lend — but at 9.5–14% and up to 55% LTV. What buyers must verify before relying on B Khata financing.
· 7 min read
Not which is better — but the actual trade-offs: GST differential, possession risk, pre-EMI dead interest, delay cost. A risk-first framework for Indian buyers.
· 7 min read
Three legal forums hear home buyer complaints — RERA, the consumer commission, and NCLT under the Insolvency Code. Each has different jurisdiction, timelines and remedies. Here is how to choose.
· 9 min read
Carpet area is the only RERA-legal metric. How to find it on the RERA portal, compute loading factor, and spot when a 'bigger' flat is worse value per usable sq ft.
· 6 min read
A verification-first checklist for picking a flat — RERA status, OC, carpet area, builder track record, locality signals, payment schedule and title chain.
· 8 min read
An occupancy certificate proves a building is legally fit to live in. Buyers routinely take possession without one and discover the consequences much later. Here is what the OC does, when it is issued, and what to do if a builder cannot produce it.
· 6 min read