The Legal & Transaction Advisory Hub by Thane Real Estate News (TREN) is your complete guide to property documentation, registration laws, taxation, and due diligence in Maharashtra real estate.
From understanding Index II (Suchi Kramank 2) and Stamp Duty to verifying title chains, TDS, and NRI compliance, every article is fact-checked against official sources like the Department of Registration & Stamps and MahaRERA.
Curated by Arosh John, a Thane-based real estate expert and MahaRERA-registered advisor, this hub helps buyers, investors, and NRIs navigate the legal and procedural side of property with confidence.
If you have a home loan (or plan to take one), the RBI repo rate is one of the most important numbers to understand—because it influences how lenders price floating interest rates and, over time, your EMI. This explainer breaks down what repo rate is, how banks and HFCs transmit rate changes, and why repo cycles shape real-estate sentiment, affordability, and demand in Thane–MMR.
A Thane-focused guide explaining what changes when heirs are minors, when court permission is mandatory for resale, and how sale proceeds are safeguarded.
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.
Nomination vs Legal Heir in Thane: What Housing Societies and Buyers Actually Accept Read More »
Rental scams are rising in Mumbai. This checklist explains how tenants can verify owners, avoid third-party payments, follow Leave & Licence registration, and document terms before paying any token, deposit, or rent.
By Arosh John – Founder, John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) & Editor-in-Chief, Thane Real Estate News (TREN)Thane–MMR | December 2025 Losing your original registered Agreement for Sale is an uncomfortable experience. It is not common, yet it happens — during shifting, while reorganising old files, or when documents move between banks, lockers, and
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
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
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
GST on Under-Construction Property – 2025 Guide for Buyers Read More »
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
Gift Deed Registration in Thane (2025): Stamp Duty, LBT, Metro Cess & Key Rules Read More »
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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