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TOP STORY · HOME LOANS · 08:00, 7 OCT
HOME LOANS
Why it matters: The letter says whether your bank kept the EMI and stretched the tenure. That choice can add years of payments.
TAX
Why it matters: GST applies to under-construction homes, not completed ones with an occupancy certificate. It changes your all-in price.
HOME LOANS
Why it matters: Each co-borrower can claim, but only if they are also a co-owner and pay their share of the EMI.
RERA · PUNE
Why it matters: Builders must post progress every quarter. A stalled update is the first warning sign.
INFRASTRUCTURE · BENGALURU
Why it matters: Only "sanctioned" lines have approval and funding. Don't pay a premium for a line on a brochure.
RENTING
Why it matters: Leases under 12 months don't have to be registered in most states, which saves stamp duty but weakens your record.
RERA
Why it matters: The RERA-registered date is the one that counts if the project is late, not the brochure date.
HOME LOANS · MUMBAI
Why it matters: Members usually get a bigger flat and rent during construction. Read the development agreement before signing.
RERA
Why it matters: Where to look, and the four things the registration page tells you.
TAX · DELHI NCR
Why it matters: Stamp duty is set by each state, and some give women buyers a lower rate.
INFRASTRUCTURE · HYDERABAD
Why it matters: Travel time matters more than the announcement. Check when the link is due to open.
RERA · CHENNAI
Why it matters: The registration page lists approvals, the completion date and any complaints.
HOME LOANS
Why it matters: Fixed rates cost more upfront. Floating rates follow the repo, up and down.
RENTING · BENGALURU
Why it matters: Deductions should match damage beyond normal wear. Keep move-in photos.
MARKETS · CHENNAI
Why it matters: Distance to IT parks and flood risk both show up in the price per sq ft.
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