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Recent TDS Changes for Rental Properties

Here's a clear summary of the recent TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) changes related to rental payments in India (as of April 2026): Here's a clear summary of the recent TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) changes related to rental payments in India (as of April 2026):1. TDS on Rent by Individuals / HUFs (Section 194-IB)This is the most common "rental rule" for tenants who are salaried individuals or small HUFs (not liable for tax audit). Threshold: Monthly rent > ₹50,000 (no change).

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2 days ago2 min read

Pulse/Price check

Time Value of money i.e. purchasing power remains same in real estate (with a few exceptions) over a period of time. Sometimes it makes sense to buy units in resale as they could be "value buy" Here are some options from various Prestige projects.

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Mar 21 min read

Project Density

What should be one of the #TOP questions to be asked while purchasing #ResidentialEstate in #India ? #Apartment #Density per acre. As the #population increases, as the land cost goes up, #builders are left with only option of cramming the apartments as much as possible. While 30-60 units per acre is best number, anything over 100 is #horrible. If the apartment is #HighRise, anything above 150 is going to be nightmarish. More units means more residents, means more people using

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Mar 21 min read

High tension due to High tension wire near your apartment ?

Any city survives with infrastructure like water, power, roads , temples , office and retails spaces , cemeteries and local attractions. While buyers want some of them nearby, they want to avoid many to be in close proximity Cemetary- strictly not near the building Malls , temples and office - They certainly want these nearby. Water body - Looks attractive in brochure, but attracts mosquitoes in real life. It increases the maintenance costs due to fumigation requirements. Po

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Feb 271 min read

Some builders set the rules of the game.

When I talk about upcoming areas around big cities, investors always question the pricing. Be it Mumbai 3.0 or Hoskote near Bengaluru, investor are keen to understand the infrastructure and development prospect of the area. I don't have the answers always, neither the government websites like MIDC or KIADB reflect the true picture. Sometimes there is no data about land notifications for industries in the upcoming area. How do I help the investors ? Some builders act as guidin

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Feb 261 min read

Does the floor number really matter?

Some interesting client stats: 1- 100% of young Indian families avoided buying apartment on ground floor, first and second floor. They preferred "Middle or higher middle floors" What should you do while investing? If there are 20 floors in total, choose floors between 8 to 15. Avoid, too high and too low floors. ===================================== 2- 95% of the buyers DID NOT want to purchase TOP floor. What should you do while investing? Never buy top floor. If builder doe

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Feb 261 min read

Karnataka's Real Estate Boom: The Future of Hoskote and Malur

The Impact of KIADB's Acquisition Karnataka's real estate landscape is changing. The Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) is acquiring 1,000 acres beyond Hoskote. This move is set to transform the region. Around 300 acres will be dedicated to a data center focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and graphics processing units (GPU). This development will make Hoskote and Malur some of the most sought-after areas in Bengaluru. Why Hoskote and Malur Are Gaining P

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Feb 92 min read