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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.

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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Encumbrance Certificate vs Index II – What Flat Buyers in Maharashtra Should Really Ask For

Encumbrance Certificate vs Index II – What Flat Buyers in Maharashtra Should Really Ask For

By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News (TREN) Thane – MMR | October 2025 Many flat buyers in Mumbai and Thane request an Encumbrance Certificate (EC), assuming it is the ultimate proof of a clean title. In reality, EC is primarily applicable

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Where to Buy 3 BHK in Thane Under ₹ 1.5 Crore (2025 Guide)

Where to Buy 3 BHK in Thane Under ₹ 1.5 Crore (2025 Guide)

By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News The 2025 Market Reality ₹ 1.5 crore marks the entry point for families seeking spacious 3 BHK homes in Thane.While prices have strengthened steadily, resale and mid-segment inventories across the Ghodbunder Road belt, Central Thane,

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Thane 2 BHK apartments under 1 crore – 2025 price guide

Where to Buy 2 BHK in Thane Under ₹ 1 Crore (2025 Guide)

By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News The 2025 Market Reality ₹ 1 crore remains the most active bracket for Thane’s end-users and first-time upgraders. Compact 2 BHKs — typically 530 – 650 sq.ft. carpet — are still available across the Metro

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Where to Buy 1 BHK in Thane Under ₹ 65 Lakhs (2025 Guide)

Where to Buy 1 BHK in Thane Under ₹ 65 Lakhs (2025 Guide)

By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News The 2025 Market Reality Thane, a unique micro-market within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, still offers the opportunity to purchase a well-planned 1 BHK for under ₹65 lakh. This affordability presents a promising opportunity for potential

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