Tag: Stamp Duty

E-payment of stamp duty to ease property deals in MH

In an attempt to speed up the property tax payments, Maharashtra Government has launched e-payment of stamp duty. The buyers will now be able to pay the stamp duty in an authorized bank. One of the most tiring things in any of the property deals is the difficulty in paying the property tax to the […]

Mumbai gives little hope for home buyers.

In a recent report, Jones Lang LaSalle said that Mumbai seems to be in a tighter spot with Rs275 billion being sunk in land since FDI (foreign direct investment) was allowed in real estate in 2005; most of which has failed to yield returns. Even many investments done in South Bombay once named as one of the […]

Hike in Stamp Duty report in Maharashtra for the Real Estate Sector.

Shares of real estate companies with significant exposure in Mumbai slumped in a weak market today after media reports surfaced that the Maharashtra government proposes to hike stamp duty for properties. Shares of realty players like India Bulls, Oberoi and HDIL today slumped as much as 6 per cent after reports that the state government […]

Developers are offering property discount

Property developers in India are offering massive discounts as the markets suffer from the global finance crisis. There are offers everywhere. Posters declare – discount bonanza – and the deeper you delve the better the bargain. Offers include free covered parking spaces, exemptions from preferential location charges, discounts on the rate per square feet of […]

Fluctuation And Deviating Real Estate Prices

The question that bothers a lot of prospective home buyers is whether they will miss the bus if they wait any further. However, the right question should be: Can I afford to buy a house today? Even if you are one of those blessed ones, the thought should be: Is it a fair price for […]

Property Investment Check List

Money invested in real estate, for income and capital growth, grants stable and expected returns, parallel to bonds. Like other investment option, this too, has certain threats attached to it. Following are the elementary factors affecting the value of a particular property. Location: The location of a building is a important factor in determining its […]

Forthcoming budget- too taxing? (Relax with some Humour)

Do you feel too taxed with Forthcoming budget ?  May be, But you can relax with some tax-free humour.  Q: What are you doing? Ans.: Business. Tax: PAY PROFESSIONAL TAX! Q: What are you doing in Business? Ans.: Selling the Goods. Tax: PAY SALES TAX!! Q.: From where are you getting Goods? Ans.: From other States/Abroad Tax: […]