Buyer & Seller Guides

Expert buyer and seller real-estate guides by Arosh John — covering Thane, Mumbai and India. Learn documentation, taxation, TDS, RERA, and transaction best practices.

NRI Property Sale: Why Buyers Cannot Assume Capital Loss or Skip Surcharge & Cess While Deducting TDS

NRI Property Sale: Why Buyers Cannot Assume Capital Loss or Skip Surcharge & Cess While Deducting TDS

In NRI property sales, buyers cannot assume capital loss or reduce TDS based on estimates. This explainer clarifies Section 195 rules, when lower TDS is legally permitted, and why surcharge, cess, and TAN compliance matter.

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Thane Commercial Property Selection Playbook — How to Choose the Right Office, Shop, or Warehouse (Investor-Grade Checklist)

Thane Commercial Property Selection Playbook — How to Choose the Right Office, Shop, or Warehouse (Investor-Grade Checklist)

A practical investor playbook to choose office, retail shop, or warehousing in Thane and nearby—based on tenant demand, lease quality, and due diligence.

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When a Property Doesn’t Appreciate for 5–7 Years: Should You Hold or Exit If a Home Loan Is Running?

When a Property Doesn’t Appreciate for 5–7 Years: Should You Hold or Exit If a Home Loan Is Running?

If your investment property hasn’t appreciated in 5–7 years while a loan runs at ~8%, time won’t fix the outcome. Decide using forward returns, not sunk cost.

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Brochure Vs. Reality: The Infrastructure Audit That Stops Thane Buyers From Overpaying

Brochure Vs. Reality: The Infrastructure Audit That Stops Thane Buyers From Overpaying

A practical framework to audit infrastructure claims in Thane–MMR—separate brochure narratives from execution reality using milestones, last-mile checks, and liquidity logic.

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Aadhaar Mandatory for Property Registration in Maharashtra — Update Live from 22 Dec 2025

Aadhaar Mandatory for Property Registration in Maharashtra — Update Live from 22 Dec 2025

Effective 22 Dec 2025, Aadhaar is mandatory for Maharashtra’s digital property registration workflow. This Thane-focused checklist explains what changes for first-sale and resale registrations, what to do during current authentication glitches, and how NRIs (including the no 182-day wait rule for Indian-passport holders) and POA cases should plan to avoid last-minute delays.

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Nomination vs Legal Heir in Thane: What Housing Societies and Buyers Actually Accept

Nomination vs Legal Heir in Thane: What Housing Societies and Buyers Actually Accept

A clear Thane-focused explainer on nomination vs legal heir—what societies can transfer after death and what buyers and lawyers require for clean title.

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What Is Probate of a Will? When Is Probate Required in Thane for Property Sales

What Is Probate of a Will? When Is Probate Required in Thane for Property Sales

A Thane-focused explainer on probate of a Will—when it is required or advisable for property sales, how it affects due diligence, and common mistakes to avoid.

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What Is a Will? How to Make and Register a Will in Thane – A Complete Legal Guide

What Is a Will? How to Make and Register a Will in Thane – A Complete Legal Guide

By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835), Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News (TREN)Thane | December 2025 A Will is one of the most important legal documents a property owner can create. Yet, in Thane, many property-related disputes arise not because of fraud, but because a Will was never

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Selling a Flat in Thane After an Owner’s Death: Will, Court Heirship & Release Deed Explained

Selling a Flat in Thane After an Owner’s Death: Will, Court Heirship & Release Deed Explained

A practical Thane guide on selling a flat after an owner’s death, covering probate, court heirship certificates, release deeds, and buyer due diligence.

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Lost Your Housing Society Share Certificate in Maharashtra? Here’s the Step-by-Step Fix

Lost Your Housing Society Share Certificate in Maharashtra? Here’s the Step-by-Step Fix

By Arosh John – Founder, John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) & Editor-in-Chief, Thane Real Estate News (TREN)Thane–MMR | December 2025 Introduction Lost your housing society share certificate and now worried about resale, loan, or redevelopment? You are not alone. Many flat owners in Maharashtra misplace this document at some point. The good news

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