By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News When an NRI sells a property in India, the buyer is required to deduct TDS under Section 195. By default, this deduction is on the entire sale value, not just the profit. That often blocks […]
By Arosh John – Real Estate Consultant & Luxury Villa Specialist Embracing a New Horizon Between Mumbai & Pune Tucked between the bustling cities of Mumbai and Pune, Mulshi is quietly transforming into a sought-after destination for luxury weekend homes. With its serene lake, lush hills, and crisp mountain air, this once-overlooked retreat is emerging
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By Arosh John, Editor-in-Chief, Thane Real Estate News; MahaRERA-registered Real Estate Consultant Why the Buzz? Ever since the Government of Maharashtra officially notified Karnala–Sai–Chirner (KSC) New Town in October 2024, the phrase “Mumbai 3.0” has dominated advertisements, brochures, and developer campaigns. The notification covered 124 villages across Uran, Panvel, and Pen talukas (Raigad), spanning 323.44
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By Arosh John | Founder & Chief Editor, Thane Real Estate News, Founder of John Real Estate What is a REIT? A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is a SEBI-regulated trust that owns and operates income-producing real estate and lists its units on NSE/BSE. You can buy REIT units just like shares. By regulation, REITs
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By Arosh John – Editor-in-Chief, Thane Real Estate News (MahaRERA-registered Real Estate Consultant) Maharashtra has taken another significant step towards simplifying property registrations. The “One District, One Registration” reform is now live, allowing property documents to be registered at any Sub-Registrar Office (SRO) within the same district. This change has wide implications for property buyers
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By Arosh John, Editor-in-Chief, Thane Real Estate News; MahaRERA-registered Real Estate Consultant What is “Mumbai 3.0”? “Mumbai 3.0” is the popular name developers and media use, but the official term is Karnala–Sai–Chirner (KSC) New Town. On 15 October 2024, the Government of Maharashtra notified 124 villages across Uran, Panvel, and Pen talukas (Raigad), covering 323.44
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By Arosh John | Real Estate Consultant | Founder – John Real Estate | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News Introduction Alibaug has crossed the line from weekend whim to strategic asset. Three forces make the market compelling in late-2025: seamless access (sea today; bridge + airport tomorrow), the entry of Grade-A developers, and a
Alibaug Luxury Villas 2025: The Quiet Power Play for Mumbai’s UHNIs & Global NRIs Read More »
By Arosh John | Real Estate Consultant | Founder – John Real Estate | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News Introduction Thane is on the verge of a transformation. With Metro Line 4 (Wadala–Thane–Kasarvadavali) and Metro Line 5 (Thane–Bhiwandi–Kalyan) under construction, the city is no longer just Mumbai’s neighbour—it is becoming the nerve centre of
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By Arosh John, Chief Editor – Thane Real Estate News | John Real Estate(MahaRERA: A51700001835) Why This Comparison Matters Luxury villa living in MMR has entered a new chapter, with Lodha creating landmark villa enclaves in both Thane and Palava. These projects—Villa Royale (Thane), Villa Royale (Palava), and Villa Imperio (Palava)—redefine gated villa communities while
By Arosh John | Founder, John Real Estate | Editor-in-Chief, Thane Real Estate News A Location at the Crossroads of Leisure & Infrastructure Nestled between Mumbai and Pune, the Karjat–Imagica corridor is fast emerging as a prime second-home and investment destination. Popularly known as the Karjat–Imagica belt due to the landmark theme park, the area
Karjat–Imagica: MMR’s Next Growth Corridor for Second Homes & Luxury Villas Read More »
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