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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 […]
REITs in India Explained: What, Why & How (Beginner’s Guide 2025) Read More »
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
Bank Auction Properties in India – The Complete Buyer’s Guide Read More »
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
What to Do After Receiving the Sale Certificate in a Bank Auction Purchase Read More »
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
Auction Flat Purchase Process – Step-by-Step Online Bank Auction Bidding Read More »
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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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
Property Gains Tax After 23 July 2024 — What You Need to Know Read More »
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
Buyer’s Guide (MahaRERA): How to Evaluate a New Project in Maharashtra Read More »
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
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
Asking a Tenant to Vacate During the Lock-in Period: How to Avoid Disputes in Thane–MMR Read More »
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
How to Avoid Tenant Disputes & Protect Your Property in Thane–MMR Read More »
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