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Comprehensive real-estate guides for Thane, Mumbai and India — covering buying, selling, legal, tax and investment insights for smart property decisions.

What Needs to Be Registered Under MahaRERA? Understanding Section 3

What Needs to Be Registered Under MahaRERA? Understanding Section 3 (2025 Edition)

By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News (TREN)Thane – MMR | November 2025 Why Section 3 Matters to Every Homebuyer Today Before any developer in Maharashtra can market, advertise, open bookings, or sell flats, the project must be registered with MahaRERA.This requirement […]

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OC, CC, Part OC & Commencement Certificate – What Every Buyer Must Check Before Purchase (Thane & Mumbai)

OC, CC, Part OC & Commencement Certificate – What Every Buyer Must Check Before Purchase (Thane & Mumbai)

By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News (TREN)Thane & Mumbai | November 2025 In Thane and Mumbai, buyers often hear terms like “CC received”, “OC soon”, “Part OC granted”, and “fit-out possession”.Yet most buyers do not understand the legal meaning of these

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Society NOC for Flat Resale – Required or Not? The Real Legal Standpoint in Maharashtra (Thane & Mumbai)

Society NOC for Flat Resale – Required or Not? The Real Legal Standpoint in Maharashtra (Thane & Mumbai)

By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News (TREN)Thane & Mumbai | November 2025 “Society NOC hai kya?” — a question every buyer and seller hears in almost every resale transaction across Thane and Mumbai.Despite its popularity, the role of a Society NOC

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Booking Cancellation in Under-Construction MahaRERA Projects: What Every Buyer Should Know

Booking Cancellation in Under-Construction MahaRERA Projects: What Every Buyer Should Know

By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News (TREN)Thane – MMR | November 2025 The Fine Print Every Homebuyer Should Read Under-construction projects in Maharashtra are governed by the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 and monitored by MahaRERA, the state’s regulatory

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GST on Under-Construction Property – 2025 Guide for Buyers

GST on Under-Construction Property – 2025 Guide for Buyers

By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News (TREN)Thane & Mumbai | November 2025 When you buy a property before the builder obtains a Completion or Occupation Certificate (OC), the transaction is subject to Goods and Services Tax (GST).Under the GST law, such

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TDS on Property Sale (2025): The 1% Rule Every Buyer in India Must Know

TDS on Property Sale (2025): The 1% Rule Every Buyer in India Must Know

By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News (TREN)India | November 2025 The 1% Step Buyers Often Forget Buying a home worth more than ₹ 50 lakh?Even when the seller is an Indian resident, you — the buyer — must deduct and deposit

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Gift Deed Registration in Thane (2025): Stamp Duty, LBT, Metro Cess & Key Rules

Gift Deed Registration in Thane (2025): Stamp Duty, LBT, Metro Cess & Key Rules

By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News (TREN)Thane – MMR | October 2025 Understanding Gift Deeds A Gift Deed is a legal document that allows a property owner to transfer ownership without any monetary consideration, most commonly between spouses or immediate family

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Stamp Duty Benefit on Property Resale in Maharashtra (2025): Pay Only the Differential Within 3 Years

Stamp Duty Benefit on Property Resale in Maharashtra (2025): Pay Only the Differential Within 3 Years

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,

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What is MahaRERA and Why It Exists (2025 Edition)

What is MahaRERA and Why It Exists (2025 Edition)

By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News (TREN)Thane – MMR | October 2025 Understanding MahaRERA — The Backbone of Real-Estate Transparency In Maharashtra, the term MahaRERA has become synonymous with trust. It is not merely another government website — it is the

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Understanding Index II (सूची क्रमांक दोन) in Maharashtra Property Transactions

Understanding Index II (सूची क्रमांक दोन) in Maharashtra Property Transactions

By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News (TREN)Thane – MMR | October 2025 What is Index II (Suchi Kramank 2)? Index II — officially called सूची क्रमांक दोन (Suchi Kramank 2) — is an extract issued by the Sub-Registrar’s Office under the

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