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From Developer to Federation: How Township Handover of Common Areas Works in Maharashtra

Buyer & Seller Guides, Buyer Guide / aroshjohn / September 21, 2025 / FCAM, federation registration, MahaRERA Order 57/2024, MHRD Act 2012, township handover

By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News The grey area: developer-controlled phase In the early years of a township, before all societies are formed and the federation is registered, developers manage township-level maintenance (FCAM). They collect charges and operate layout-level amenities such […]

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Township FCAM in Maharashtra: Why Two Maintenance Bills Exist and Why They’re Essential

Buyer & Seller Guides, Buyer Guide / aroshjohn / September 21, 2025 / apex body, FCAM, federation charges, Maharashtra RERA, township maintenance

By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News Why are there two maintenance bills? In Maharashtra townships, residents often receive two maintenance demands: This isn’t duplication. The Maharashtra Housing (Regulation and Development) Act, 2012, explicitly recognises an Apex Body/Federation to manage layout-level common

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REITs in India Explained: What, Why & How (Beginner’s Guide 2025)

Guides, NRI Investment Desk / aroshjohn / September 19, 2025 / Indian stock market, passive income, real estate investments, REIT guide 2025, REIT investment, REIT returns, REIT taxation, REITs in India

By Arosh John | Founder & Chief Editor, Thane Real Estate News, Founder of John Real Estate What is a REIT? A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is a SEBI-regulated trust that owns and operates income-producing real estate and lists its units on NSE/BSE. You can buy REIT units just like shares. By regulation, REITs

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Bank Auction Properties in India – The Complete Buyer’s Guide

Buyer Guide / aroshjohn / September 18, 2025 / Auction Flat Buyers Guide, Auction Property Series, Bank Auction Properties Guide, Buying Property in Thane, Online Auction Bidding, Post Auction Formalities, Property Investment Tips, Real Estate Legal Process, SARFAESI Act, Thane Real Estate

By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News Bank auctions, a potentially rewarding way to buy property at competitive prices, can be a complex, tightly regulated, and often misunderstood process. However, with the proper understanding of the SARFAESI process, navigating the online bidding system, and consolidating ownership

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

Buyer Guide / aroshjohn / September 17, 2025 / After Sale Certificate Bank Auction, Auction Buyers Guide, Auction Flat Ownership Process, Buying Property in Thane, Post Auction Formalities, Property Tax Transfer, Real Estate Legal Process, SARFAESI Act, Society Transfer Flats, Thane Real Estate

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

Buyer Guide / aroshjohn / September 16, 2025 / Auction Buyers Guide, Auction Flat Purchase Process, Bank Auction Bidding, Buying Property in Thane, E-Auction Flats, Online Auction Guide, Property Investment Tips, Real Estate Legal Process, SARFAESI Act, Thane Real Estate

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

Buyer Guide / aroshjohn / September 15, 2025 / Auction Flat Buyers Guide, Auction Property Guide, Bank Auction Properties, Buying Property in Thane, Mortgage Auction India, Property Due Diligence, Property Investment Tips, Real Estate Legal Process, SARFAESI Act, Thane Real Estate

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

Government Policies, Seller Guide / aroshjohn / September 11, 2025 / indexation benefit property india, long term capital gains india, LTCG rules 2024, property capital gains tax india 2024, property tax for NRIs, real estate tax changes india, TDS on property sale NRIs, Thane real estate tax insights

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 Guide / aroshjohn / September 10, 2025 / Agreement for Sale, Buyer’s Guide, Carpet Area, MahaRERA, Real Estate Checklist, Thane Real Estate

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

Buyer Guide, Luxury Homes & Villas, Project Reviews / aroshjohn / September 8, 2025 / Lodha Palava township villas, Lodha Villa Imperio Palava, Lodha Villa Royale Palava, Lodha Villa Royale Thane, Luxury villas MMR, Palava villa investment, Thane villa investment, Thane vs Palava real estate, Villas in Palava City, Villas in Thane 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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