Buying a Home
Documents to Check Before Buying a Property in India
A practical checklist of the papers to verify before you pay token money on a flat, house or plot in India, and what each document actually proves.
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Buying a Home
Hidden Costs of Buying a Flat in India: A Complete Checklist
The advertised price is only the start. Learn every extra cost when buying a flat in India, from GST and stamp duty to parking and deposits, with a worked example.
Buying a Home
Carpet Area vs Built-Up Area vs Super Built-Up Area Explained
Learn the difference between carpet, built-up and super built-up area, how loading inflates the price per square foot, and how to compare two flats fairly.
Buying a Home
How to Negotiate the Price of a Flat or Plot in India
Practical steps to negotiate the price of a flat or plot in India, from researching comparable sales to asking for freebies, with a worked example and what never to do.
Buying a Home
Ready-to-Move vs Under-Construction Flat: Cost, Risk and GST Compared
Should you buy a ready-to-move flat or book an under-construction one? Compare GST, pre-EMI, rent, delay risk and RERA protection with a worked cost example.
Buying a Home
Resale Flat vs New Flat: Which Is the Better Buy in India?
Compare a resale flat and a new builder flat on cost, GST, legal risk, loan, possession and long-term value, with a checklist for each so you can decide with confidence.
Buying a Home
How to Check a Builder's Track Record Before You Book a Flat
Learn how to check a builder's track record in India using RERA, court records, company filings and site visits, so you can avoid delayed or troubled projects.
Buying a Home
First-Time Home Buyer Checklist for India: 12 Steps From Budget to Keys
A step-by-step checklist for first-time home buyers in India, covering budget, eligibility, search, legal checks, loan, registration and possession, with the mistakes to avoid.