Real Estate Legal Guide & Laws

Partition Suit in India is a legal process used to divide property among the co-owners. It is commonly filed when there is a dispute in the partition of the land or property among legal heirs or co-owners. A partition suit under CPC (Civil Procedure Code) is governed by section 9 and Orde

Bhoomi Karnataka is an online portal launched in 2000 by the Government of Karnataka to digitise land records and make them easily accessible to the people. It is beneficial for farmers and landowners to check their land details without visiting the government office. Residents who want t

Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a unified indirect tax in India, implemented on July 1, 2017, replacing multiple taxes like VAT, service tax, and excise duty. It applies to the supply of goods and services and includes CGST, SGST, and IGST, depending on the nature of the transaction. GST

Is your property eligible for an e-Khata in Bengaluru? What are the key criteria and the step-by-step online application process you need to follow? An e-Khata is the electronic version of the traditional Khata certificate. This legal document confirms property ownership and includes deta

With grief also comes great responsibility. After a person's demise, a certain amount of documentation needs to be sorted.  To transfer property to the legal heir, you must obtain your varisu certificate to prevent your family's precious possessions from falling into the wrong hands. 

The state government of Karnataka, effective October 1, 2023, increased the guidance value, the minimum price set by the government for property transactions, by an average of 25% to 30% across the city. This became a major relief for the real estate sector in the city, which continued to

Movable and immovable property ownership carries profound significance, evoking honour and belonging. Registering property in one's name fulfils a dream. Property encompasses items or places under legal ownership, ranging from sizable and immovable real estate like apartments to compact a

An agreement of sale for a property is a crucial legal document that outlines the terms of transfer between the buyer and seller. This easy guide sales agreement explains the drafting process, costs and registration requirements in 2025. The agreement includes property details, sale price