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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.

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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MahaRERA Explained for Buyers: Protecting Your Investment in Thane & MMR

MahaRERA Explained for Buyers: Protecting Your Investment in Thane & MMR

For most families in Thane and across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), purchasing a home isn’t just another decision — it’s the single biggest financial commitment of their lives. With so many new launches and redevelopment projects in the market, it can be difficult to separate the genuine from the risky. That’s where MahaRERA —

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