I receive a lot of queries on Long Term Capital Gain. Each case is different from another. In my post, capital gain tax, i discussed long term capital gain in detail. It is a vast subject and not possible to cover in the single post. The rules related to long term capital gain from house property are different. There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about long term capital gain from house property. The objective of this post is to clarify the doubts of the readers. Secondly, a lot of readers share references of the decision of courts and income tax tribunals. These decisions are ... Read More
Inherited Property – Check out 5 Imp Points before Purchase
In India, most of the property related disputes are on the inherited property. The reason being, the property is one of the most valuable assets that a person can inherit. With the rapid urbanization, there was an insane appreciation of property during the last decade barring the last couple of years. The lack of awareness and taboo to discuss inheritance during the lifetime are main reasons for dispute on inherited property. Though experts suggest that inheritance through WILL is the best way to avoid dispute. There can be N no of loopholes as the authenticity of the WILL can be challenged. ... Read More
5 Points a Property Buyer should Never Tell a Seller or Broker
In my journey so far, i observed two types of property buyer. The first one are those who are an Honest, and the 2nd category is of Smart property buyer. Honesty is the best policy but not always. Here i am not saying that a property buyer should be dishonest. I am trying to say that as a property buyer you should reveal only that much what is required. On the other hand, honest property buyer reveals all their cards in the first show. It goes against the natural law of negotiations. In past, i shared a post on how to negotiate property deals. This post is a continuation of same. In this post, ... Read More
Property Investor – 5 Tips to Make Money During Recession
Recently, one of the property investor called me to check where he should invest his money in real estate. His objective is to make money during the recession. Last year, he winded off his positions from real estate. The biggest problem for traditional investors is that they cannot invest outside their core sector i.e. Real Estate. The same holds true for stock market investors. Rather i should call them as traders :). One point i would like to clarify that when real estate market is hot, then you can rotate your money in 3-6 months. During the recession, the time horizon for property investor ... Read More
Residential Project – Should i Worry About the Project Size
The size of the residential project is undergoing a tectonic shift these days. Till date, i came across only handful buyers who were concerned about the size of the residential project at the time of purchase. Though i always try to explain to my clients the pros and cons depending on the size of the project. It will not be an exaggeration to state that it is the most critical factor that is underestimated by the clients. On the contrary, some clients prefer very big projects. Everyone has his/her choice. The most imp point is to understand the implications of the size of a residential ... Read More
Low Budget Flats – Are they Really Cheap or Low Cost
Low Budget Flats are the new found love of builders. Even reputed builders have created sub-brand or subsidiary to market Low Budget Flats. It is a matter of survival for real estate sector. The sector is going through a very bad phase and struggling to survive. Low budget flats should not be mistaken with Affordable Housing. Typically Affordable Housing and Low Budget Flats are used interchangeably. It is not true. Affordable housing is an entirely different concept. These houses are reasonably priced to bring affordability factor for low-income group. It is more of government initiative and ... Read More
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