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What to Do After Receiving the Sale Certificate in a Bank Auction Purchase

What to Do After Receiving the Sale Certificate in a Bank Auction Purchase

By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News Winning a bank auction and receiving the Sale Certificate is a significant milestone—it’s the first crucial step in your ownership journey. The Sale Certificate, while making you the legal owner on paper, is only the foundation. For your ownership […]

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Auction Flat Purchase Process – Step-by-Step Online Bank Auction Bidding

Auction Flat Purchase Process – Step-by-Step Online Bank Auction Bidding

By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News Buying a flat through a bank auction is a unique experience, distinct from a regular property transaction. The process, while entirely online and governed by strict rules and time-bound steps, is designed to be transparent. However, the real challenge

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Bank Auction Properties in India – How the SARFAESI Process Works

Bank Auction Properties in India – How the SARFAESI Process Works

By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News Bank auction properties often appear as promising opportunities, offering potential buyers the chance to acquire properties at competitive prices. However, these opportunities come with strict rules and responsibilities. Under India’s SARFAESI Act, 2002, banks follow a defined legal process

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Property Gains Tax After 23 July 2024 — What You Need to Know

Property Gains Tax After 23 July 2024 — What You Need to Know

By Arosh John | Real Estate Consultant & Founder – John Real Estate | Editor in Chief – Thane Real Estate News Selling property in India now comes with updated tax rules. The government introduced changes to Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) on 23 July 2024, and both residents and NRIs must plan accordingly. 🔹 For

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Buyer’s Guide (MahaRERA): How to Evaluate a New Project in Maharashtra

Buyer’s Guide (MahaRERA): How to Evaluate a New Project in Maharashtra

By Arosh John | Real Estate Consultant | Founder – John Real Estate Leading Real Estate Agent in Thane | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News Introduction Buying a home is one of the most important financial decisions of your life. Yet, the process can feel overwhelming, especially with the flood of advertisements and promises

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Lodha Villa Royale (Thane) vs. Villa Royale & Imperio (Palava): Complete Buyer’s Guide 2025

Lodha Villa Royale (Thane) vs. Villa Royale & Imperio (Palava): Complete Buyer’s Guide 2025

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

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Tenant Lock-in Period Disputes How to Handle Early Vacate Requests in Thane–MMR

Asking a Tenant to Vacate During the Lock-in Period: How to Avoid Disputes in Thane–MMR

By Arosh John | Real Estate Consultant | Founder – John Real Estate | Thane Market Specialist Introduction One of the most common issues in rentals is when a property owner wants a tenant to vacate during the lock-in period. This often leads to confusion, arguments, and sometimes even legal cases. From my experience as

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Rental Guide Thane–MMR: How to Avoid Tenant Disputes & Protect Your Property

How to Avoid Tenant Disputes & Protect Your Property in Thane–MMR

By Arosh John | Real Estate Consultant | Founder – John Real Estate | Thane Market Specialist Introduction In Thane and across the MMR, I’ve seen that most landlord–tenant disputes can be avoided if things are done properly from the start. Issues usually arise when agreements are kept casual, terms are not clear, or communication

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NRI selling property in India TDS 2025 explained

NRI Property Sale in India (2025): Updated TDS Rates & How to Reduce Deductions

By Arosh John | Thane’s Trusted NRI Property Transaction SpecialistFounder – John Real Estate | Editor – Thanerealestatenews.com Selling property in India as an NRI comes with tax implications that can catch even the most informed sellers off guard. Post the Union Budget 2024, significant changes were introduced—particularly a shift to a flat 12.5% LTCG

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Hidden costs in Indian home loans – processing fees, interest rates, insurance traps

How Banks Take Advantage of You with Home Loans: Hidden Costs, Valuation Bias, and Interest Rate Traps

Introduction For most homebuyers, a loan from the bank feels like a trusted lifeline. But the reality is different. Banks are not in the business of helping you own a home—they are in the business of making money. From hefty processing fees and biased valuations to unfair interest rate policies and forced insurance, many institutions

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