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Any difference between the agreement value and the ready reckoner value of a property, has implications, not only on the stamp duty payable but also on the income tax of the buyer and seller When you enter into an agreement to buy a property, you have to pay stamp duty to the government. The amount of […]

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 […]

Stamp duty is mandatorily payable upon registration or transfer of property. Those investing their money need to be cautious about future obligations and such clauses Stamp duty is a compulsory obligation payable on the document which encapsulates the transfer of immovable property, such as real estate. Homebuyers are required to pay this when registering the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

As the law allows a person to own multiple homes and avail of multiple home loans, we look at the implications on tax exemptions on the home loan for the second house There is no restriction on the number of properties you can own. Similarly, there is no restriction on the number of houses for […]

A gift of a property that is valid and accepted by a donee, cannot be revoked by the donor, except under certain special circumstances. We look at the cases where revocation is possible With many children opting to migrate out of India for employment and the gradual disappearance of the joint family system, parents with […]

While a gift of house property does not involve monetary consideration, it needs to be registered and taxes should be paid in certain cases Gifting is an act, through which a person voluntarily transfers certain rights in an asset to another person, without any consideration. Gifting of house property has a certain income tax and […]

Properties can be transferred to someone you love, without any consideration, by way of a gift or through a will. We examine the pros and cons of each method Transfer of property by way of gift If you wish to transfer property, so as to make the donee enjoy the property immediately, this can be […]