Impact of corona virus has been hazardous. China was widely COVID positive in December 2019, India was positive by March 2020. That is when the Prime minister announced nationwide lockdown. However, the lockdown was an effective decision without a doubt, if we consider the aspect of the health of the people, but it affected numerous businesses, jobs, etc. Covid-19 has a serious impact on the real estate business. This crisis is the third, in real estate post Demonetization and Real estate act, 2016. Aspects of real estate affected due to the…
The Haryana Government sets the circle rates in Gurgaon through the registrar or sub-registrar office. It states the minimum amount for purchase or registration of properties. Stamp and registration charges have to be paid according to the Circle rates or the transaction value, whichever is higher. If you want to avail loan against property, you need to know about the circle rate of your property. Factors that influence circle rates in Gurgaon: The market value of the region and the services available in that region. Market value is the actual value…
COVID-19 has created an unprecedented challenge for the world. The Economy of all the countries have been highly impacted and the effect is visible in almost every sector. Real Estate is no exception to this. It contributed near to 7% of Indian GDP and had almost 15% of labor employed in it. More than 250 small and big industries get less or more affected by the changes that happen in Real Estate. Therefore, we need to understand what could be the situation of Real Estate Post COVID 19. So, here, firstly…
If you are looking for Top and Best Books on Real Estate Investing, then you are at the right place. We have compiled a list of best Books on Real Estate Investment after deep research. We have also provided you direct links to purchase the ebook for the same. SO, let’s start exploring Top 10 Best Books on Real Estate Investment 1 The Complete Guide to Real Estate Finance for Investment Properties: How to Analyze Any Single-Family, Multifamily, or Commercial Propertyby Steve Berges Learnings: Essential valuation techniques The effects financing strategies…
The new process of online property registration in Delhi has helped people get things in no time. The old traditional way was time-consuming and complicated; the Delhi government introduced an online registration portal to ease the procedure for registration of property in the city. To know more about the online property registration process in Delhi, read on here. Online Property registration in Delhi is a crucial part of a real estate transaction as only a well-executed registration permits the transfer rights to the buyer and proves his legal ownership of the property. However,…
A Ready Reckoner Rate (RRR) is the standard value of an immovable property assessed and regulated by the respective State government in which the property is established. Here, the word immovable property encompasses residential property, commercial property, and land/plot. In a bid to ensure an accurate valuation of real estate properties, all the State governments publish area-wise rates of properties on a yearly basis known as Ready Reckoner Rate (RRR). Also, referred to as Circle Rate, a RRR differs across States, cities, and localities. The RRR acts as a benchmark below…
The government levies a compulsory tax on the transfer of rights in a property, known as ‘stamp duty’. We examine how it is calculated and ways to save money on this tax amount The government levies a tax when there is a transaction of property (i.e., when a property changes hands, from the seller to the buyer). This tax is known as ‘stamp duty’. It is levied on residential and commercial property transactions, as well as freehold or leasehold properties. Stamp duty is levied by states and therefore, the rate varies…
What is a family settlement and how does it impact your tax liability, with respect to the properties that are involved in the settlement? We explain… Disputes, settlements and arrangements within a family over property, have been a part of human civilisation. The war of Mahabharat happened due to a family dispute over property, which could not be resolved by a settlement or arrangement that was agreeable to all the parties. As the size of a family grows, it is inevitable that some of the branches of the family may choose…
While bequeathing an immovable property through a will, a testator should clearly specify the share of each person to the exclusion of others, in order to avoid disputes Proper succession planning is very important to ensure that the assets owned by you, including any house property, are properly inherited by the people to whom you want these to be passed on to. With respect to property owned in housing societies, it is generally believed that making a nomination will ensure that the property will pass on to the person who is…
Rental properties are presently subject to service tax, under certain conditions. We examine how the proposed Goods and Services Tax and the provisions for tax deduction at source, will impact one’s rental income The rental income from a real estate investment, is taxed under the head ‘Income from House property’ under the income tax laws, which is a direct tax law of the country. Properties that are let-out, are also subject to indirect taxation in the form of service tax, presently. The lessee of the property is also required to deduct…