Property blogs:  Legal and Financial Aspects

Buying a h⁠ome is one o​f the most s‌ign⁠ificant​ financia‌l​ and emotional investmen‌ts for Indi⁠an famil⁠ies. In‍ c‌i​ties li‌k​e Kolkata, where the real e‌state ma‌rket is rapidly ev‍olving, regula‌tory transp‌a‌rency​ and legal comp‌liance have become no​n-negot⁠iable.‌ Two critical pillars ensuring thi‍s tr‍an⁠sparency are NOC in real estate a‍nd RERA registration. ⁠Understa‍n​ding how No O‌bjection Certifica‌tes […]

A Regulat‌ory De‌velopment That Reshapes Wes​t Bengal’s Rea‍l Es‍tate Compliance Framework‍ The We‍st Beng‍al Real Estate A⁠ppel⁠late Tribunal (WB⁠RE‍AT) has recently issued a significa‍nt ruling t​hat limi​t​s the ex​tension of real estate project re‍gistrations to a m‍ax⁠imu‍m of one y⁠ear, excluding periods that qualify as “fo⁠rce majeure.” This dec⁠is⁠ion i⁠s expected to im⁠p​act developers, home​buyers, […]

On September 22, 2025, major relief for homebuyers, as the Government of India has announced significant changes in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. This practice will be effective by September 22, 2025, home loans will now be exempted from GST, bringing much clarity and affordability to borrowers. The announcement comes as per the […]

The Indian real estate sector has reached a pivotal moment. With Union Minister Manohar Lal’s launch of the Unified RERA Portal on September 4, 2025, the industry is witnessing unprecedented transparency and accountability – creating the perfect storm for property investment. The Numbers Tell the Story Eight years since RERA’s implementation, the statistics are compelling: […]

When buying a home, signing the property sale agreement is one of the most critical steps. It’s not just a formality—this legal document defines the terms, conditions, rights, and responsibilities of both the buyer and the seller. Failing to review this agreement carefully could result in future disputes, financial loss, or even cancellation of the […]

Investing in real estate is not just about selecting the perfect home or the right location; it also involves understanding the legal and financial formalities associated with the purchase. One crucial component is stamp duty and registration charges. If you are planning to buy a home in Kolkata, being informed about the charges will help […]

Owning a home is a lifelong dream and many people invest in flats in Kolkata expecting their property to be protected legally. But worrying about losing a unit due to a builder’s loan default can be distressing. For example, if a developer takes a loan from the bank and fails to repay it, can the […]

Homebuyers especially in Kolkata have great news, thanks to the RBI repo rate cut. The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) increased the repo rate cut by 25 basis points, which brought the repo rate all the way down to 6.25%. This move comes after nearly five years and is sure to relieve […]

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) has changed India’s tax scene in a big way since it started in 2017. It tried to make taxes simpler by joining many indirect taxes into one system. GST has an impact on many things, but the effect of GST on residential property and rental income has caught the […]

Kolkata’s real estate market experienced a remarkable surge in June 2024, with a total of 4,292 home registrations recorded in the Kolkata Metropolitan region. This figure marks the highest level of registrations for the month of June in the past five years, reflecting a 25% increase compared to the 3,437 units registered during the same […]