Expert buyer and seller real-estate guides by Arosh John — covering Thane, Mumbai and India. Learn documentation, taxation, TDS, RERA, and transaction best practices.
By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News (TREN)Thane – MMR | October 2025 Why This Matters Stamp duty often accounts for 5–7 percent of a property’s value — a major expense for investors who exit within a few years.Under Maharashtra’s amended rule, […]
By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News (TREN)Thane–MMR | October 2025 When a developer avails a project finance loan, the lending institution secures its interest by creating a charge on the project land parcel and future receivables. Under the Companies Act, this
By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News (TREN) Thane–MMR | October 2025 Many homebuyers in Thane and Mumbai request a Property Card or Khata certificate during a flat transaction, assuming it is necessary proof of ownership. This confusion largely comes from real
By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News (TREN)Thane | October 2025 In Thane and Mumbai, many property owners reside abroad or in other cities and rely on a trusted individual, often through a Power of Attorney (POA), to manage or sell their
Selling Property via POA in Thane–Mumbai? Understand What’s Actually Allowed Read More »
By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News Introduction Over the years, I’ve seen many NRI sellers struggle through property transactions in India with little clarity or fragmented information. On the other side, I’ve also met buyers who hesitate or face compliance hurdles
The Complete Guide to NRI Property Sale & TDS Compliance (2025 Edition) Read More »
By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News It has come to my notice that certain fraudulent practices are resurfacing in the market—cases I have heard of in the past as well. Scamsters, posing as real estate agents or intermediaries, are targeting property
Property Scam Alert: How NRIs, Owners & Tenants Can Avoid Real Estate Fraud Read More »
By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News When you sell property as an NRI, buyers often deduct TDS on the full sale value under Section 195. This can result in excess tax deduction if your actual liability (based on capital gains computation)
Refund of Excess TDS Through ITR Filing for NRI Property Sellers Read More »
By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News One of the biggest concerns for NRIs selling property in India is double taxation. You may pay tax in India on capital gains and again in your country of residence. Fortunately, India has signed Double
DTAA Benefits for NRIs: How to Claim Tax Relief on Property Sale Proceeds Read More »
By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News Selling a property in India is only part of the journey for an NRI. The bigger challenge often lies in repatriating the sale proceeds abroad. Indian exchange control laws (FEMA) and banking rules require specific
Repatriation of Funds Abroad by NRIs After Property Sale: Process & Documents Read More »
By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News When NRIs sell property in India, the taxable base is the capital gain—the difference between sale proceeds and cost of acquisition, improvements, and selling expenses. However, unless a Lower/Nil Deduction Certificate (Form 13) is obtained,
Capital Gains Computation Rules for NRIs: Updated Framework in 2025 Read More »
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