40 guides on property, loans and home ownership.
Found a wrong name, area or plot number in your Bihar jamabandi? Learn how the Parimarjan portal works, what can be corrected, the reported timelines and what to do if your application is stuck.
Understand how rent from a house or flat is taxed in India, the 30% standard deduction, municipal tax, home loan interest, TDS on rent and how to report rental income correctly.
A practical guide for owners selling a house or flat in India, from getting documents ready and pricing to the agreement, sale deed, buyer's loan, TDS, capital gains and handover.
Learn how home insurance works in India, the difference between structure and contents cover, how to set the sum insured, what is excluded and how to claim.
A practical room-by-room checklist for inspecting a new flat before possession, with the documents to collect, the defects to look for and how to record them with the builder.
Understand how a joint home loan works, who can be a co-applicant, how ownership share affects tax and stamp duty, and what risks to discuss before you buy a home together.
A step-by-step checklist for buying a residential plot in India, covering title, land use, approvals, access, boundaries, registration and the red flags that cost buyers the most.
Learn the most common property frauds in India, from forged papers and double sales to fake RERA numbers, and the specific checks that protect you before you pay.
A practical guide to writing and signing a rent agreement in India, covering key clauses, the 11-month practice, registration, stamp duty, security deposit and common disputes.