Buying & Selling Tips
Share and discover tips for buying or selling properties.
Resale vs brand new apartment — which is better value?
I'm noticing resale apartments are sometimes 15-20% cheaper than comparable new ones from developers. Are there hidden issues with buying resale?What should I specifically check…
Should I buy a ready flat or an under-construction one?
I'm seeing significant price differences between ready flats and under-construction ones. Some upcoming projects are 20-30% cheaper than ready apartments in the same area.What are…
How much should I budget for registration and transfer costs?
I'm buying a flat for 85 lakhs. Besides the purchase price, what are the additional costs I should budget for? Registration fees, stamp duty, lawyer…
Is bank loan or cash payment better for buying property?
I can either pay full cash or take a home loan. The interest rate is currently around 9% from most banks. My financial advisor says…
Tips for selling your property quickly
I need to sell my apartment within the next 2-3 months due to relocation. Here's what's worked for me so far:Professional photos make a HUGE…
How to negotiate property prices effectively?
I'm about to make an offer on a property and I'm not great at negotiating. The asking price is 1.2 crore but I think it's…
First-time buyer checklist — what you need before signing
After buying my first apartment last year, I learned a lot of things the hard way. Here's my checklist for first-time buyers:Verify the land ownership…
What documents should I collect from the seller?
Making my first property purchase and want to make sure I collect all necessary documents. So far my lawyer mentioned:Original deed (Baya Dolil)Mutation certificateTax clearance…