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India's home buyer accountability journal. RERA enforcement coverage, project tracking, red-flag guides and buyer protection journalism across Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai and Delhi-NCR.
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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
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