Government Policies

Landmark Reform: Register Property Documents at Any Sub-Registrar in Your District

Landmark Reform: Register Property Documents at Any Sub-Registrar in Your District

By Arosh John – Editor-in-Chief, Thane Real Estate News (MahaRERA-registered Real Estate Consultant) Maharashtra has taken another significant step towards simplifying property registrations. The “One District, One Registration” reform is now live, allowing property documents to be registered at any Sub-Registrar Office (SRO) within the same district. This change has wide implications for property buyers […]

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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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Maharashtra E-Registration for Property Agreements

Maharashtra Launches E-Registration for Property Agreements: A Landmark Step Towards Digital Real Estate

By Arosh John — Editor-in-Chief, Thane Real Estate News; MahaRERA-registered Real Estate Consultant • Published: 5 September 2025 The Government of Maharashtra has officially rolled out end-to-end e-registration for property agreements, marking a defining moment in the state’s real estate journey. By moving away from outdated manual processes, this system brings speed, transparency, and convenience

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Next Gen GST Reform 2025 Final Council Approval & What It Means for Indian Real Estate

Next Gen GST Reform 2025: Final Council Approval & What It Means for Indian Real Estate

By Arosh John | Real Estate Consultant & Founder – John Real Estate, Thane Real Estate News A Reform Packaged as a Diwali Gift On 3rd September 2025, in the 56th GST Council meeting chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the Government of India officially approved the Next Gen GST Reform. The structure has been

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Maharashtra cancels Authorized Service Providers Leave & License registration

Maharashtra Government Cancels Appointment of Authorized Service Providers for Online Leave & License Registration

By Arosh John | Real Estate Consultant & Founder – John Real Estate, Thane Real Estate News In a significant policy move, the Maharashtra Government has cancelled the appointment of all Authorized Service Providers (ASP) engaged in online registration of Leave & License agreements. The decision, announced through an official notification on 28 August 2025

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GST Rationalisation 2025: What It Means for Thane & MMR Real Estate

GST Rationalisation 2025: What It Means for Thane & MMR Real Estate

By Arosh John | Real Estate Consultant & Founder – John Real Estate, Thane Real Estate News Introduction The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is set to discuss a major rate rationalisation in its upcoming September meeting. The proposal aims to streamline the system into two key slabs – 5% and 18% – while

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