Home Buying Tips & Guide

Navigating the real estate landscape can be confusing, especially when distinguishing between a flat and an apartment. While these terms are often used interchangeably, understanding the difference is crucial, especially in India. In the United States, "condo" or "apartment" is common, wh

The real estate sector in the country has always been shrouded in corruption and money laundering. The repeated cases have impacted people’s attitudes towards the real estate sector. To curb this and ensure a more transparent system, the Government of India introduced the Real Estate (Reg

India has one of the largest slum populations in the world. Keeping this in mind, the Rajiv Gandhi Awas Yojana housing scheme was launched in 2011 by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) in collaboration with several state governments, including Karnataka, Rajasthan and Gujar

The Maharashtra Bhumi Abhilekh, also known as the Maha Bhunaksha website is Maharashtra State Government’s attempt at culling down the corruption that is rampant in Maharashtra’s Real Estate Market. With this portal, you can check the current status and records of the land, including owne

Tamil Nadu housing board (TNHB) is a government organization known for providing affordable and quality housing solutions to the people of Tamil Nadu. It caters to every section of the society, namely the High-income group (HIG), Middle-income group (MIG), EWS, and Low-income group (LIG).

RERA, or the Real Estate Regulatory Authority, was established on May 1, 2016, with the goal of protecting home buyers while promoting real estate investment. This was considered imperative because the prevailing view in the real estate industry was that most transactions were skewed, fav

GST on flat purchase is a tax buyers need to pay when purchasing an under-construction property in India. Introduced as part of the 2017 tax reform, the Goods & Services Tax (GST) is the only tax that has replaced other taxes, such as VAT, service tax, and excise duty.  The gover

The Ministry of Environment and Forests issued the first Coastal Regulation Zone notification in February 1991, under section 3 of India's Environment Protection Act, 1986, to regulate activities in the coastal area. What is a Coastal Regulation Zone? Coastal Regulation Zones Act (CRZ) in