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1 Am I allowed to make modifications to a flat that is bought in a ready building? If yes, what are the modifications I can make?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
2 Is there any particular reason for the use of granite door frames in wet areas, and wood door frames in dry areas?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
3 Are formica and veneer different from each other? If yes, in what way?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
4 What is the ideal efficiency ratio for carpet area to builtup area to super builtup area?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
5 If I want to ensure that my room is well lit, what is the ideal ratio of watt/lumens per square footage?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
6 If I have a 500 sq. ft. living room and a 150 sq. ft. bedroom, how much AC tonnage do I need for each room?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
7 What is LEED certification?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
8 What steps can residents of an existing building take to go green and reduce their environmental footprint?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
9 Do solar panels prove effective at cutting costs for a residential society?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
10 Is it possible to make a tile & grout countertop "flush" by adding a top layer of something clear?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
11 My ceiling has a alot of brown spots. What are the main causes and reasons for this and how to prevent it?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
12 What wall color goes well with white furniture?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
13 What are the best ways to keep an existing house cool during summers?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
14 During moonsoons, when i sleep with the AC on, there is condensation on the walls and the floors. What could be the reason for this?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
15 My house is small. After decluttering, still it looks kinda cluttered as space is less. I can't afford a spacious house. How can I decorate it?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
16 I have purchased a new appartment and all the rooms have French Windows without any safetyl grills. What is the best modification available in this situation as the society has a strict no grill policy?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
17 In the monsoons, water seeps into the house from the borders of the windows even when the windows are shut. Why does this happen?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
18 I want to baby proof my apartment. What all should I consider while baby proofing?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
19 I am living in a rented appartment. How can I decorate my apparment without making much changes?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
20 How does one select the color scheme for their appartment?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
21 I would like to change paint colour in my living room and accessories to make it feel brighter and more modern. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
22 What color is for bedroom that would be Victorian?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
23 Should I hang curtains above my French doors in my bedroom or should I get custom blinds made for the door itself?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
24 I am doing a complete 2 bedroom 2 bath appartment renovation. My style is contemporary. I'm doing white acrylic cabinets in the kitchen and bath with Carrera quartz counters and backsplash, white large 3d tiles in the baths with a matte taupe floor tile throughout the whole appartment. my problem is with the metal finishes. I don't want matchy matchy. I want the lighting, handles, bathroom fixtures to coordinate. What metal finishes go together?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
25 I have a long narrow living room that is open to the dining room. I am going to redo. It is a sunken living room and the dining room is a step up. Architecturally, what suggestions do you have? Wider "walkway"? Build up floor in living room? Any separation for a "foyer"? Furniture arrangement? Too many questions? lol. Thank you.? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
26 I need a media console, for my living room. Would like some pop of color to the room. Please advice?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
27 What kind of bedding should i get for my room?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
28 Hello! We just bought a couch that is dark grey, however in certain light it almost looks like a dark blue/denim color. I am trying to figure out what color accent pillows/artwork etc would bring the grey out and hopefully subdue the denim color.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
29 I have a wall mounted TV in my living room. The wall around the TV is completely blank. Any suggestions on how to fill this wall?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
30 how would i furnish a bachelor appartment?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
31 How high should i hang a wall mounted TV?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
32 How can i work storage into my Kitchen Design?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
33 Should i match wood flooring, kitchen cabinets and ceramics in an open concept design?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
34 We are a family of four and have a compact 2bhk appartment in Bandra. Could you please recommend the size of dinning table we can get which would be adequate for us?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
35 What should be the ideal height of Kitchen Counters?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
36 All the doors in my house start jamming during the monsoons. What is the reason for this? Also is there a solution to this?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
37 Is there a difference between a lacquer and a varnish?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
38 Hello, we have recently started with the interiors. What should be the ideal height at which switch boards should be mounted?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
39 How high should kitchen platforms be?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
40 Which is the best financial institution to apply to for a home loan?? Answers(2) Views() Upvotes()
41 Is it advisable from a financial perspective to prepay a home loan?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
42 What are generally the interest rates for home loans these days?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
43 Does the interest paid on a home loan get exempted from one's taxable income? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
44 Is there a moratorium period banks offer for the repayment of home loans? If yes, what is it?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
45 What does an APF mean?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
46 If funds are given under a reverse mortgage, how does the lending institution recover the money paid?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
47 What is reverse mortgage loan? What is my eligibility and how I will get back the title deeds?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
48 Is it possible to undertake a mortgage without the delivery of a property?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
49 I am going to inherit a property, could anyone help me with the inheritance laws for an apartment or flat?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
50 I am looking to transfer the ownership of my flat, any ideas or suggestions on how to go about the process?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
51 I wish to register a gift deed but don't know the charges, does anyone know what the charges are?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
52 What happens when I buy a property on land which is actually leasehold land?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
53 If a flat is to be transferred from the owner to the society does it take very long?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
54 What are the particular steps to follow for the registration of documents?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
55 What is the procedure for obtaining conveyance of a housing society?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
56 If an immovable property is to be transferred via a gift deed, are there any taxes to be paid on the same?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
57 Is it legal for a society to charge transfer charges on a re-sale transaction of a flat?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
58 Has there recently been a court order which restricts granting of permissions for new construction activity in Mumbai?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
59 Can a property be transferred only between blood relatives?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
60 Why it is important to register a document?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
61 What is the process of buying a property if you are an NRI?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
62 Is it possible to nominate someone to sign the registration documents while buying a property if I am an NRI and not physically present in the Mumbai where the property is located ?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
63 When we were young, my father purchased a house in my sister's name. After that she got married and is now living with her husband's family. I am the only person living in this house. She has now issued a notice to me to vacate the house. I don't have any other place to go to, what do I do?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
64 I own a property along with my brother and I want the property in my wife's name after the distribution, my family is also on my side but my brother is not agreeing, what can I do?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
65 We have a few plots that we wish to sell. There are some plots in my father's name, some on multiple people's names and none on my brother's name. But when we are trying to sell my elder brother, who is a lawyer, is threatening the buyers. What do we do about this?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
66 We own a piece of land in a society and have built our house in that society. We have also been staying there since 2004. We also possess all the electric bills as proof of occupying the property. But now the grandson of the secretary has sent us a legal notice for claiming false ownership of the land. What can we do in this situation to prove the ownership of the property?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
67 How can one transfer a property from joint name to a widow's sole name?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
68 There is a property that is in the name of a widow's late husband. Now we want to transfer it in the widow's name. What is the procedure we should follow?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
69 According to HUF rules there can be nominee to my property and investments. Under my HUF, I own a property and multiple investments in the form of FDRs and others etc. I want to bequeath these investments to my nephew, how can I go about with this?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
70 Firstly, can a will be broken? What needs to be the case, if it can be broken? Secondly, my wife's grandfather had a property and he made a will which stated that the property should be shared only between 2 children out of the 5. He promised agricultural lands to the other 3 children. But the will states that the three children will receive a sum of one lakh rupees from the 2 children who got the property. Now, one of them has claimed the money. Are there any chances that the other two would ask for equal share in the property?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
71 Is it compulsory to mention the PAN number of the tenant on a rent agreement?? Answers(3) Views() Upvotes()
72 I was forced to rename my residential property in my father's name. After doing, this my brother convinced my father to sell all of it. Although, my father has let me live on part of the property, I am worried that he will also sell the part that I currently occupy. If this does happen, what can I do to prevent it?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
73 What do I do if at the end of the lease term the landlord refuses to refund my deposit?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
74 My father owned a property. He died two years ago, leaving behind are his wife and two daughters. The flat's ownership was never transferred to my mother's name. What happens to the property if my mother passes away? Also, please guide us on the procedure to transfer the property in my mother's name.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
75 I own a two storey building in my name, although I did not have enough funds to undertake the whole construction so I asked my brother to pay for the construction of the first floor. But there was no written document. We also agreed that I would buy the flat from him after I can, when my kids grow up. He owns a separate house now, but he isn't willing to sell the property to me even when I am ready to pay more. What can I do about this?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
76 We are a family of 7 brothers and own a commercial property. The ground floor has been sold to someone, and we own the rest of the floors. When any of these other floors are sold, how will the proceeds be divided among the 7 brothers?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
77 During the registration of a property, is it possible for an absolute GPA holder to appear before the registering authority on behalf of the original owner/allottee?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
78 When my mother passed away, a property which was in her name was transferred to the joint ownership of myself, my brother and my sister. I have given my father power of attorney for this property. Can it happen that my father transfers my share to my sister without my knowledge?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
79 I own a piece of land in Thane jointly with my three brothers. Now we have approached a builder to build a residential property on that land. We have received two offers from the builder. One, he will pay us 40-60 lakhs and 4 2BHK flats. Two he will give us a lumpsum amount of 2.5 crores. Will the proceeds from this development be taxable, and if so what will be the tax rate in each scenario?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
80 I own a piece of land in Mumbai jointly with my three brothers. My father insists that none of us can individually sell our share of the property. Therefore, we have jointly approached a builder to build a residential property on that land. We would like 4 2BHK flats, but the builder has given us an option to take a lump sum of 3 crores. If we accept his offer, what would be the taxes due? Is there any other method we can follow to maximize our profit in this situation?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
81 I bought a flat in Kolkata in a G+3 building which has 4 flats. The builder has sold a parking space to each of the four flat owners. But the plan originally had only 2 spaces. As it turns out, he has sold the passage as a parking space, and reduced the size of the security room to make room for another parking space. Can we take any action against the builder in this situation?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
82 Mr. A owned a property. His son, Mr. B illegally registered the property to his name and sold some part of it to Mr. C who took the deed for confirmation, and to protect his purchase. Mr. B then sold the rest of the property to Mr. D, who also took the deed for confirmation. I have now bought the property from Mr. D. Does Mr. C's deed still hold validity?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
83 There was a circular issued by the state to pay 5% vat on the flats that are constructed between June 20, 2006 and March 31, 2010. How much would I have to pay for a property that has an agreement value of 23 lakhs?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
84 I am facing some issues with regards to the guideline values by the government. I had lent 10 lks to a friend, but he couldn't repay it to me so he give me a property which was worth 12 lakhs. The property is 30 lks according to the government guidelines so I am having to pay tax for the difference. Is there a solution to this?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
85 How does one gift a property to one's wife and son? Can this be done even if the wife is already a joint owner of the property?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
86 Is there a possibility that a property will get attached even if it is gifted to my wife and son? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
87 My grandfather wrote a house on my father's name in his will. But his will is not registered and my father has 7 siblings. In this situation, does my father have to share this house with his siblings? Also is my permission required by my father in order to sell that house?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
88 Hi, I am Dhiraj. I and my family are currently accommodated on 1.5 acres of forest land. I wanted to know if there is any law in our constitution or any general regulation under which I can transfer the ownership of this land on my name?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
89 My father in law has passed away, but my mother in law is still alive. My father in law has passed on the property to my husband. My question is, is this possible while the mother in law is still alive?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
90 We are looking to buy a plot of land in Hyderabad. The plot is in the name of a lady who passed away some time ago. She left behind her husband and two minor daughters. If we want to get this property registered in our name, what documents do we need? Also, can the registration be done by the husband by proving the lady's death?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
91 I bought a property in May 2013 with the capital gains from the sale of a property done in May 2012. When can I sell the property I bought in May 2013?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
92 My grandfather has included me and my 3 brothers in his will, where in, we each own 200 yards of property. I also have a sister whose name is not mentioned in the will. Now, I want to start constructing on my part of the property but according to the will my father is the caretaker for as long as he is alive. Please advise on how I should go about this.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
93 Is there a procedure to get new property papers made from the photocopy of the papers? The original papers have gone missing. This is about my house in Delhi that is in the name of my late father. Also, the property is on the power of attorney basis.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
94 Are there provisions for a written statement, given in front of witnesses, being considered as a will by the government? My father with 2 witnesses wrote such kind of a letter mentioning my brother as the sole beneficiary of his will. Can this document be considered a will in the court? Note that there was also one medical practitioner present, at the time when this letter was written, to certify the well being of my father's health.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
95 I own a 1BHK flat in Virar. I am interested in buying just one of the rooms of my neighbour's house (1BHK) which is on sale. The room in question is adjacent to my flat. I am okay with my neighbours selling the remaining 1RK to any other buyer. I wanted to know what's the legal procedure where I can buy just that one adjacent room of the house?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
96 I have been staying in a flat in Chennai for the past 10 years. For the first 3 years, there was a proper written rental agreement and post that, it has only been done verbally on mutual consent. Now, as I have heard from various sources, the owner has a tendency to deduct the deposit amount using some baseless reason and give it to the tenants when they are planning to vacate. Is there any legal procedure through which I can get back my complete security deposit?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
97 Am I needed to do a fresh registration process for buying off my share from a flat that I own with my brother? Here, I am the primary member and my brother is the associate member of the society.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
98 What happens in a case when there is no will and one of the siblings demands a larger share from the ancestral property on the basis of the reason that he/she is the eldest one? Can anything be done?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
99 We are a family of 3 siblings and a mom, our dad passed away. Me and my one sister are married. We own a property that is a one storeyed building, now we wish to take a loan on the same and build another one for my unmarried sister. But the bank says that we cannot take the loan as my mom is above 65+ years of age. What is the procedure to transfer the house in my unmarried sister's name?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
100 My husband and I own a joint property for which I paid completely. Now, we are headed for a divorce and I want the property to myself but my husband is not agreeing to this. What can I do to get this done?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
101 I need advise in dealing with the owner of a flat that I purchased recently as he is not signing the transfer documents when the full and final consideration has already been paid. He is asking for additional money for doing this. The sale deed is already registered. Please suggest.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
102 The value of my ancestral home is 10 crores. We are a family of three brother and four sisters, my father passed away in 1987. My brother got a relinquishment deed signed by all of us, stating that everyone will get an equal share. One of our brothers who has now passed away, had refused to sign the deed. He has a family of three sons, a daughter and his wife. Now, my brother has gotten the property transferred in his name and built a four storey house. How can I get my share out of this?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
103 We are a family of two brothers and one sister. My elder brother passed away, he does not have an heir to his property and bank balance, as he does not have a wife or any kids. Who is the next heir for his property and bank balance?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
104 We are a family of two sisters, me and my mother. My father passed away recently, what happens to his property now? Does the property go in the mother's name or the children's name?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
105 My great grandfather got a property as compensation from the indian government, back in 1956 as he moved from Pakistan. We have the old legal papers to that property with us. My great grandfather never lived in that house. Now, someone else lives there. What do we do about this situation? Are the old papers still valid?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
106 I jointly own a flat along with my brothers. I have done the complete payment for this flat and now I wish to take their name off the agreement to avoid the requirement of their signature when selling the flat. Please suggest a feasible process for the same.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
107 Is there any tax on the gift deed in Mumbai? What is the rate if it is applicable?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
108 I wish to get a share in my ancestral property. But the property isn't divide properly, between him and his brothers, and neither does my father want me to have a share in it. Is there any law that can help me get my share?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
109 My grand father had a plot, which he received as a gift and also has all the related documents required for ownership proof. How can we get this property as we aren't able to go to the location and what all documents do we require?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
110 My friend has a property, which has a will that states the heir of his property. He passed away recently. In the past he was married for ten years and had two daughters in that period. He then got a divorce and some years later was in a live in. The will states the woman he was in a live in with as the heir of the property. Do the daughters have any legal rights to this property?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
111 My grandfather has 7 children, 5 daughter and two sons. Although, they have their own property they are staying in my grandfather's property. They do not have any heirs. Can the children of the other their children claim the property as three of them are unmarried. We require the property as my mother is widow and my other sister is living on rent and all of this is a problem. What do we do to claim the property?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
112 My dad had divided our flat between me, my sister, my mother and my uncle. My mother had 50% share, me and my sis got 20% each and my uncle got 10%. Please note that my uncle has not been staying with us for more than 25 years. Now, he is demanding for 50% of the share. What do we do?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
113 I am planning to get an Australian citizenship, for which I would have to surrender my Indian passport for the same. Will this have any impact in my properties in Delhi? Is there any documentation for this process? and more importantly, my family would also have an Australian citizenship, so will they be able to use the property?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
114 We have given a flat on rent which was in the name of my grandfather, it has been on rent for the last 30 years. My grandfather passed away and the tenants have submitted an affidavit. Should I enter my father and uncle's name(the heirs to the property) in the affidavit?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
115 I am planning to buy a villa from a builder in Bangalore. The land is under landowner share. All the land required for the villa has already been sold out. What is the risk for this purchase? The builder is also under JDA.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
116 I live in Houston, Texas. I own a villa in Hyderabad, someone is interested in buying it. Can I give the power of attorney to my mother and go ahead with this sale? The buyer is concerned about the validity of the agreement. I won’t be able to be there physically for a long time. What do I do about it?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
117 My sister and I reside in Mumbai, she is already married.We want to know the claims in our ancestral property. My sister is asking for equal rights, but I don’t wish to give her an equal share. Is she legally correct to ask for an equal share. Also, am I legally allowed to give her a lesser share?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
118 We bought a plot only to realise later that one of the documents are missing from papers required for the transfer. What do we do to avoid such situations in the future?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
119 I wish to purchase a house in India, I am of indian nationality, but live in Tanzania. Can my mother purchase it in my name through power of attorney, as I won’t be able to be physically present for a long time. Are there any alternate ways of doing this?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
120 Same as above.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
121 I want to make a friend the POA for my property in Kolkata, to undertake procedural work and to sell this property later on. Will a POA typed and signed on a plain paper, attested by the local indian consulate be enough? Or does it have to be printed on an Indian stamp paper?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
122 I have two children from my ex wife and my present wife is okay with them, we haven't adopted any children. How will my property and my ex-wife's property be divided among my children?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
123 My brother bought a house on loan in Bangalore and completed the loan tenure after which LIC returned the sale deed but did not return the original sale agreement and the construction agreement, we did not bother then. Now when we are willing to sell the flat the bank giving the loan to the buyer is asking for these documents, what do we do in this case? We tried contacting LIC but they said that they destroyed old documents.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
124 I have three children, two sons and a daughter. I have one house in Jaipur, now I wish to buy another. I want to name in one of my children's name. In whose name should I buy it?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
125 I have 2 flats, both with different owners. One is a single ownership and the other one is a joint ownership. We want to exchange the ownership, is it possible? What is the process?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
126 My father had a land of 40 bighas. He passed away recently. We are three sister,we have a brother and a mother. All the siblings are married. Now they are refusing to give us a share in the land. What do we do?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
127 Can I sell a property without involving the assigned power of attorney at the time of purchase? Or do I need to get this property transferred in my name before the sale? If yes, what is the procedure?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
128 What is the legal format to bequeath the property to my children through a will, what would be the correct wordings?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
129 i wish to transfer a property to my mom's name. this property is in my grandmother's name but my dad had paid for it. My grandmother and dad both have expired. My dad also had a sister, so she'll have a share in the property as well, as the property in my grandmother's name. We don't want this to happen.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
130 We had a property in the name of my grandfather, he made three nominees to this property including my grandmother and his two sons. My grandfather passed away 3 years ago, does this make the nominees the owners of the property? Also, can we add a new nominee or share holder in the property? Can the nominees add new nominees to the property?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
131 i want to know if this will make sense in the current scenario. The will was made by the successor of the property after the death of the original owner. The rights are given to the successor's bother's son, but now the son has 5 brothers. Is this will valid?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
132 I have a property that is in the name of my father and his brothers. All of them have passed away, my cousins are staying in that property and aren't willing to share it with me, I filed a partition suit against them, but they did not even turn up at court on the dates provided. Now, who would bear the chargers of the legal notice publications and is there any other option to settle this other than mutual agreement?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
133 I want to know if I can split a property that was split between four people then transferred to a single ownership. This is a property that was owned by my father and then divided between us four brothers as a settlement deed, we built one floor for each brother and then through a way of settlement between the brothers I got the property to myself, now I want to split it between my wife and two adult children. Is this partition deed possible?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
134 Are there any set of rules that are to be followed regarding the division of the property after the demise of the parents. And will the property be carried on to the children of the sister in case of her death?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
135 I wish to transfer the flat we own in my mother's name. This property was in my father's name. And he has nominated his brother in the back accounts. He passed away a month ago and I want to transfer all these things in my mother's name. I have a younger brother as well, we are not very well off so please suggest a feasible option. Thanks!? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
136 I am facing some problems with a buyer for my plot in lucknow. He wanted to buy it, gave a 10% advance and then promised to pay the rest of the amount after 90 days. It has been 19 months and he wishes to buy it, but on the old rate. The rate has gone up by 25%. I don't wish to sell it at the old rate. Now he is threatening me and saying he would take me to civil court. I also tried to return his advance, but he did not accept it. What can I do about it?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
137 Are there any repercussions if a sale deed is not transferred into an absolute sale deed? I have a house site that I had purchased 20 years back and I still haven't registered it as an absolute sale deed, could this be a problem?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
138 What happens about the property if the father dies without a will and if he has already disowned his son.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
139 I have remarried and wish to protect my current wife and child from property issues. I had a flat in the name of my parents which I gave as compensation to my ex wife and her children. What should I do to protect my current wife and child?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
140 I have a doubt about the share of a jointly owned property by a husband and wife. In case the Husband dies, then according to me the father's share would be equally divided between the children and the wife and the other half would solely belong to the wife. Am I right?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
141 Could you guide me with the details of a partnership agreement. I booked a 2bhk flat in a partnership agreement with a friend in a 67:33 ratio, the builder says that we would have to understand the agreement mutually, please guide me.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
142 We want to transfer the flat we own in my mother's name. My father left this property without a will and we are the legal heirs to the flat, we want the same. Please help us with the procedure and details?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
143 I want to know a few details regarding the gift of a property from my elder brother to my young brother: 1. can this be done legally? 2. if yes, what are the charges to be borne for the stamp duty and the registration? 3. What would be the fees for the lawyer who would do this gift deed? 4. What are the charges of the sub registrar?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
144 Is it advisable to buy a flat on joint ownership for a senior citizen with his wife?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
145 I have the POA of my brother's flat and we live in a joint family. Can I be a member with this apartment with this POA? Will I possess the right to vote in the apartment decisions? Also, can I be an active member of the apartment committee?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
146 I jointly owned a flat with my wife and had made our daughter as the nominee. My wife passed away recently, so does this make me and my daughter the joint owners? Also can I sell it by taking the POA from my daughter as she is not in India? If this is the case, does the POA have to be registered? If yes, should it be done in India itself?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
147 My Father invested in a property that legally belonged to his sister without any agreement. He then started a shop so as to recover the invested money via shop rent. After my father's death my mother has been running the shop for 5 years now. Since we do not have any supporting proof or agreement is there a possibility that my cousins take any legal action on us ?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
148 Kiran has bought a land worth 40 lakhs from Aman. Kiran paid 10 lakhs to Aman as advance payment and still owes Rs. 30 lakhs to him. They have a written agreement that states that if the remaining amount is not paid to Aman, Kiran's registration will be foregone. Kiran has given the Power of Attorney of the land (which is revocable) to Ram for Rs. 15 lakhs. Kindly advice, if it is possible for Ram to register the land in the name of his wife before the Power of Attorney is revoked by Kiran?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
149 Kindly resolve a few of my questions with regards to Demarcation. 1. What are the rules of demarcation of a land? 2. Under which act is the demarcation of land stated? 3. Does the Deputy Collector and the Magistrate have the authority to give the possession of a land which is demarcated? 4. What other legal actions can be suggested to obtain the possession of the land?? Answers(2) Views() Upvotes()
150 My Father had bought 2 properties in jaipur. After my Father's death my elder brother has falsely transferred one of the properties on his name. I have been living with my family in the same property for 19 years now. My elder brother has not only disconnected the electricity but also he is asking me to leave the property. Please advice as to how can I claim my father's property as I have had the possession of the property for 19 years?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
151 My Grandfather had 5 children out of which my father was the only son. I am the only son to my father and I have 3 sisters out of which one of my sister is unmarried. My grandfather transferred all the property that he owned to one his daughters. My father expired in the year 2009. Can I claim my share in the property that my grandfather owned?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
152 Is there a way to stop my mother to take decisions about her property, legally? I am saying this because she has messed up situations in the past. She joint ventured our house with a builder on terms of 50% each, after which she took out a loan on one of our flats and then wasn't able to pay it back so had to sell off the flat. She is trying to do the same with the remaining flat.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
153 We have house in rural parts of India which my father had acquired this property through the separation about 40 years ago. We don't have the legal papers to this property but we have been paying taxes for the past 40 years. Can we claim this house now? Can my relatives create problems as their names are on the papers of the property?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
154 I have two apartments, one came with an uncovered car park and one came with a covered car park. Now I want to exchange the car parkings for these flats. How can I go about with this? Both the flats were purchased as a deal with the parking space. Will I have to bare an extra cost for this?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
155 I have rented out my flat in Brigade Metropolis,Whitefield,Bangalore. The club house there is owned by the builder. The prices of this clubhouse are quite high and it is mandatory to pay these charges. The RWA has also agreed to the clubhouse by laws. The tenant in my flat doesn't use the clubhouse either. I don't wish to bare this extra cost. What do I do about this?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
156 I own an apartment in a township, but the land is still in the developer's name. The local municipality is asking me to pay the tax but issues receipt in joint name of me and developers. Is this legal?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
157 A year ago, my mother gifted me the house we live in and we have registered that house under gift. I wanted to know if my siblings can claim for any right in the property after my mother's demise.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
158 My father had purchased a property and built a house on that property. Later, he allowed his brother to occupy that house for 30 years. Since he has lived in that house for so long, can he claim for a right in the property?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
159 Raj and his father bought a land in 2008 (money was equally given by them). The construction on land completed in 2009, and Raj gave the entire amount of the construction. Raj has also taken a loan for the house. Whole land is registered in the name of Raj's father. Therefore, do Raj's brother have legal right over the land/house? Note: All the money for the construction of the land has come from Raj's account.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
160 Shanti is 66 years old lady residing in Mumbai with her son since 2001, where she moved after her husband's demise in the same year. The land and house in her husband's name was not transferred to her. She wants to know the procedure of transferring the house in her name?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
161 A father transferred his will to his son and grandson. His son sold the property without letting know the grandson and signed the registry. The property was later sold four times. Can the grandson claim this property now? If yes, what are the implications in buying it?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
162 My grandfather has a house of 101 square yards which he has distributed amongst his four sons. Since I am the only son to my deceased father, I wanted to know how can we claim for a share in the property? Please advise me on how to legally resolve this.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
163 My father passed away recently, he left behind a will on the property that he had earned throughout his life. This will although was not registered with the government. He made me and my mother the joint owners of one of his properties. What are the steps that we will have to take to transfer these property documents?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
164 I have a house which is under construction at this moment and I want to make my friend partner or co-owner of the property. Is it possible to do so? If yes, what is the procedure?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
165 My father and I have a bank account jointly where we maintain fixed deposit and he has updated me as nominee. Later, incase of my father's death will I be the only person to receive money or my siblings will also get?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
166 Hi Sir, I want to sublet a tenanted premise in MHADA, which is in my deceased father's name. Can you please guide me on how I can sublet the tenanted premise? Also, I want to know what are the rights of a Sublette.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
167 I have purchased an apartment in Bangalore, which is still under construction. Recently, Delhi High Court ordered Service Tax Exemption for under construction properties. When I asked my builder regarding the same, he said it is not applicable to the properties in Bangalore so I asked him for a justification which he will give me soon. I want your opinion in knowing if this is possible.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
168 We are a family of 6 brothers. Our total property comprises of 4 pieces of agricultural land. We have also rented 2 rooms and a shop. Kindly advice, at the time of distribution of the property among us should we also consider the rented property i.e. the 2 rooms and a shop?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
169 Blank question? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
170 Blank question? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
171 Is it allowed to send a legal notice to my uncle to share the property amount with us?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
172 The route that goes towards the agricultural property that my mother inherited by her parents has been blocked by my grandfather's cousin by building a wall on the route. We have been using the same route to enter our field for over 100 years now. Please suggest what we can possibly do as we do not have proper documents for the same.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
173 Will I have to pay wealth tax on a land that has been transferred to by my mother?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
174 Couldn't understand question? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
175 Our society will soon be undergoing redevelopment, for which we have appointed a developer. Society needs to conduct an EGM in order to bring forward the essential updates in front of the society members. I have been sending written letter to the Chairman of our society requesting him to conduct the EGM meeting at the earliest. Even after sending him 3 letter dated 8.12.2012, 15.12.2012 and 22.12.2012 he has not conducted the meeting yet. We have decided to write to the registrar regarding the same. Kindly advice the course of action for the same.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
176 Which is the wiser thing to do with an eye for investment; buying a ready flat or an under-construction flat?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
177 I am a 24 year old independent working professional. I am aspiring to buy a plot of land in Hyderabad under DLF builders. I wanted to seek your advice regarding this decision and what kind of procedures should I take care of. I am planning to take a loan of approximately Rs. 11 lakhs and also, currently I don't have any loans on me.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
178 Do we need to seek a NOC document from builder while selling an under construction flat?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
179 Are there laws that support converting farming land to industries and buildings? What is the reason for this law as it only created lower ground water level and increases expenses?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
180 Couldn't understand question? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
181 I own a flat in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune since 2007. My builder has not taken a completion certificate from PCMC corporation neither has he made a conveyance deed to transfer the flat in my name. The building is almost 3 years old now and when I asked my builder to make the conveyance deed he demanded me to pay him VAT. Please help me with a solution of this issue since I feel harassed by it.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
182 A PIO acquired immovable property in 1983 under FERA section 31 with RBI approval. RBI issued a notification (FERA 152/93-RB 26.05.1993) granting general permission with certain conditions. Over a period, foreign exchange regulations changed. Also, section 31 is no longer in existence. Therefore, can a PIO dispose by way of sale of a residential flat(acquired in 83) to a resident Indian without obtaining special approval of RBI as required by Section 31?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
183 305 people including me bought flats from the government scheme and did a full payment. Now this has been delayed for 12 years on flimsy demand of the third party certificate of no addition or alteration. But the RWA president is refusing to give us a selling deed saying that it is purely a matter between the seller and the buyer. For how long can CGEWHO delay this conveyance deed? Also, can the deed be delayed on such pretext?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
184 I purchased an apartment in a high rise building of Bangalore for which I got home loan financed from HDFC. I now wish to sell the property. At the time of registration I gave the Power of Attorney to my brother as I was not in India that time. My brother took care of the possession and the registration of the house. I would like to know if I want to sell this apartment, do I need to transfer or change the documents in my name as all the registration documents include my brother's signatures?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
185 My dad and his friend jointly purchased a land in UP 11 years ago. Although my Dad and his friend both paid the money equally by cheque the registration document only includes my dad's friend's name. For 11 years now my dad has the possession of the land and he is also running a factory there. As there is no contract between my dad and his friend stating the possession of the land my dad's friend now claims that the entire property belongs to him. Is there any way we can take legal action against my dad's friend and claim the property?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
186 When can an 'Adverse Possession' not be claimed?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
187 Shreya has booked a flat which is due to be delivered in December 2013 and made the payment in instalments. She wants to know that within how many days of taking possession should she register the flat with concerned department?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
188 I recently formed an HUF with my wife and 2 children. I have a commercial office, out of which I get a healthy income and I also pay the taxes on that income. But now as I have formed an HUF I cannot create any funds above 50,000 per annum. I want to transfer this property with the rights of being a karta of my HUF, how can I go about this?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
189 I want to know how my father can transfer a property in his name from his uncle's name? The scenario is that my father got a land of property from his great grandfather and my uncles were set as caretakers as my father was not an adult then. Now, both my uncles have passed away. Please suggest.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
190 I wanted to know if it mandatory to register all the documents related to property transactions?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
191 What are the points to keep in mind while buying a property from a private builder and how do we verify legal title of the land on which the builder constructs a property?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
192 I am an NRI and I wanted to know if I vacate my house which I had given on lease to an individual, the person has requested to extend the lease for more than once now. Also, is there is a fast track process for this in case of NRIs? Please let me know.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
193 Dear Sir, I had bought a 90% constructed flat in Thane in July, 2010 and I got its possession in October, 2010. I would like to know the service tax applicable to my flat.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
194 My deceased father has an elder brother, who is 80 years old. My father had looked after him for all his life as he is unmarried. My uncle's Will named my father for all his earthly possessions but unfortunately my father died an early death and after his death my uncle named his possession in the name of a Gurudwara without our consent. We wanted to know if we are entitled to a share in his property?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
195 I have paid Stamp Duty in 2010 which I forgot to register. Do I have to pay the Stamp Duty again and if I have to, do I have to pay it at present Market Value or past Market Value?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
196 I purchased a property in 1993 and paid the stamp duty in 2010, although I forgot to register this property. Will have to register it and pay the stamp duty again on the current market value of the property?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
197 I want to know if I can receive money from my daughters in the form of a gift deed if I fall short of the money required to buy the property. I will be stating my daughters as the legal heirs to this property as I don't have a son.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
198 Incomplete question? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
199 I won a flat that I purchased in 2010 and got the possession by the end of the year. I paid the 1% service tax on the flat at the time of the payment, but I did not pay any service tax as there was a case that was going on, about the percentage of the service tax on homes. Am I liable to pay this tax? If yes, how much ?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
200 I own a residential property in Delhi on a shared ownership basis. I have the first floor while the other two have the ground and the second floor respectively. I have been transferred out of Delhi and will take my family along with me, I wish to rent out this flat. I just want to know if I can do that, and will the other owners get a share from the rent?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
201 I own a flat that I bought in 2005, this property is fully registered as freehold in my name and all the property related mutations have also been undertaken. I recently found out from the developer that I cannot sell this land as I don't have clear title. What would be the solution?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
202 I am buying my second house on 80% loan. This loan is to be taken on me and my wife's name, who is a housewife. She is also the co-owner of the flat in the papers. In this deal, I am going to pay the entire EMI for the loan, with regards to this can I claim the entire interest benefit? The entire interest amount against my salary?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
203 I want to know what the builder means to say when they say, "On start of construction". Does this mean the period of excavation or the period of foundation?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
204 I have decided to buy a property that is registered with a couple and their daughter who is married and settled in USA. They have taken the power of attorney from her and are planning to do the sale. I want to ask if there will be any problem regarding this sale with the POA and if it is legal?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
205 I want to invest in an under construction project, but I am uncertain about this as I do not know what to do if the builder stops the construction mid way. It is a 3 year project and I wish to invest my own money without any loan. Any suggestions on how I can protect my money once I have paid 30-50% of the amount.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
206 Do laws also consider the financial circumstances of the heirs, in distributing the property in the event of the death of the father without a will.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
207 Repeated question. Same as 385.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
208 Hi, we have a house which is joint-owned by my mother and my aunt who is a NRI. I wanted to know the process where my aunt can give POA to my mother, so that my mother can sell it.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
209 We are a Co-operative Housing Society and we have rented out the Gym of our building for the past three years. We have an agreement with the tenant for the same, however the agreement is not registered. Will this make our agreement invalid? If so, what is the solution to it?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
210 I am a Canadian citizen and my deceased father had bought some properties in India about 25 years ago. I wanted to if I can sell off those properties and bring the money to Canada; if I can, then how much tax will I have to pay?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
211 Hi, I have a land in Hyderabad for which one of the builders have approached me to develop it. What all procedures should I look in to in order to be aware before I can trust him? Also, he is offering a 50-50 ration which is the rate for that area. Please advise me on what should I do now?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
212 We have recently purchased a 2BHK flat in Pune but we are yet to get possession of the flat. Me and my husband, we both are the co-bearers of the loan but we are not the co-owners of the flat. The builder has not yet prepared the sale deed of the flat but the registered agreement of the flat is with the bank. We wanted to know which is the most convenient way by which we can get me as a co-owner of the property before we get the possession of the flat so that we can claim tax benefits under Section 80 C.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
213 If I give power of attorney of my flat to somebody then if I die will the ownership of my flat go to my wife or to the person who has the power of attorney of my flat?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
214 My home loan has been completed and is closed, the bank has given me the covering letter as well as the release deed. Although they stopped before registering it as I am the guarantor to an NPA home loan a/c holder. Is this law correct?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
215 Could not understand the question.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
216 I had purchased a flat 4 years back. My flat is in my sister(because she was the only earning member of the house) and my dad's name. We had taken a loan for the flat and since Jan 11 instead of my sister who bought the flat I have been paying EMI for the loan because she got married. I am not getting any benefits and so I wish to transfer the property in my name. Do I have to pay the stamp duty and registration charges again? Or do we have an alternate way to transfer it?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
217 Shyam's father inherited agricultural land in Patna. His father passed away in 2005. The land was then rented out by Patna court to a tenant under the "Kul kayda". The agricultural title is in his father's name but the local Talathi says that since he and his siblings didn't bother to check the land since his father's death, the land will go the tenant. He wants to know that what does the Law says.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
218 I have purchased a property in Bangalore in 2006 & have all the legal documents in my name. Suddenly BDA people wants to fence my property without any prior notice. I wanted to know that how can I confirm the legal ownership? Can I take stay order and how long will this be valid? I am not aware of the legal proceedings and so I do not know if I am in safe hands.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
219 Ram purchased a free hold DDA flat in Delhi in 1999. He got it registered jointly in his and his wife's name by duly paying stamp duty. Does he need to get mutation done in his name? If yes what would be the procedure?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
220 Do you have any idea why there is a price hike in the properties in Nasik? Also, the population inflow is increasing rapidly, any idea about it?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
221 What would be the ideal time for a landlord to give the tenant a notice about his intention to increase the rent according to the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
222 I have booked a flat in Andheri and the dealer has delayed the possession by 2 year, is there any legal step that I can take against the builder to get the possession?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
223 Can a landlord file a suit of eviction against the tenant even if the rent is as low as Rs. 2,500? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
224 When can a land transaction agreement be implied?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
225 I wish to buy an apartment in Mumbai, but all the sellers are asking for a percentage of the amount in cash. This is why I am failing to buy an apartment. Is there an alternative solution to this? Please suggest? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
226 Incomplete question? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
227 I bought a 2 BHK flat in Andheri west, I recently found out that this flat was sold to someone else for the last 5 years. What can I do about this? Is the builder liable to pay the other owner?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
228 I bought a twin duplex bungalow in Goa that is spread over 148 sq mts. the plot although is 340 sq mts. The bungalows share a common wall. I entered into an agreement of sale along with the developer. According to this the area of the house and the first floor, belong to me as a part of the demarcation by the builder. Do I need to take any precaution before the sale deed?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
229 I am an Indian citizen and I wish to buy a property in Nepal. Can you tell me what are the rules and regulations to buying a property in Nepal for an Indian citizen.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
230 My mother had nominated three of us brother and my late elder brother's wife as the nominees for her flat. The society has denied that there has been any such nomination in any of our names. The flat was divided equally between the four of us, 25% each and they aren't willing to transfer it in our name. We now want to share it between 8 people including us and our children as we wish to sell the flat.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
231 I want to buy an office in Neelkanth group park near vidyavihar station in Mumbai. They are still waiting for the OC. Do they need a clearance from the ministry of environment for their land that is only 4 acres.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
232 I had bought a land in 2003 in a layout that was to be developed by a Co-op housing society. Recently, I received a notice from the original owner of this land and it stated that he still owned the land and has also built walls around the land. I have all the papers stating that this land is mine, like the khata, sale deed and I have also paid all the relevant taxes till date. The society says that all the issues need to be sorted with the landowner. What can I do in this case?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
233 I bought a house in Noida and gained possession for the same in March 2012. I live in a rented apartment in Noida. I want to claim a TAX benefit on my other flat for the period of 2011-12. And also 1/5 of the interest on the amount I paid during construction. My query is if I should calculate the notional rent for the month of March as well? I could show it as an income form and show total interest paid as a loss of income. Or should I calculate the rent for the whole year?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
234 If there is a family settlement, is stamp duty applicable on the same? This is in Rajasthan. Also, of the stamp duty is applicable can it be minimized?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
235 What is the difference between a coparcener and a member?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
236 I had bought a revenue plot in 1986 in Bangalore. There was no registration at that time so seller just gave me a GPA with all the details. Now, 20 years later, the seller is refusing to do the registration and refusing to identify me. There were also multiple deeds that happened in this time. What can I do about this?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
237 I am a farmer and I have an agricultural plot of area 5445 sq.ft. I gave this plot to a builder on the deal of getting 45% share for me. After that the builder made another deal for a plot that is behind my plot. That plot doesn't have a direct entrance to the road. Can I object under the terms of not letting them build on a plot along with my plot?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
238 How can a married daughter demand partition in HUF?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
239 My mother one of the coparceners of an inherited property. She is selling her share and so are the others. She is willing to split her share gains between me and my sister at 50% each. My sister has asked her share in cash. I have asked my mother to buy a house and then either gift it to me or let me inherit it under a will. Can this be done? What are the tax implications related to this? And how long does it ideally take to get a property without any tax issues?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
240 My dad want to sell out piece of land in Varanasi, but he is facing a number of problem regarding the same. Can we avail a bank loan on this plot? The evaluation of the land is about 22-24 lakhs so what would be the loan amount we can avail.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
241 I am a Keralite. I had a grandfather who had 2 wives and 10 sons. He divided his property equally amongst them all but at the time of distribution one son went missing and his part of the property was under the custody of two of the eldest brothers. The missing brother was declared dead since he did not return for the next 40 years, so now who will be the heir of his part of the property?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
242 What are the documents that a Co-operative Housing Society should provide a buyer with, at the time of selling a house?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
243 I sold my property recently. I want to know if I can buy multiple properties from this money or am I restricted to buy just one.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
244 I have a flat which is co-owned by my wife and currently we are living in the same house. Along with that house, we also have a constructed house which is solely owned by me and I have rented out that house. I am intending to sell that house, so is there a way by which I can claim Gain Tax if I reinvest to buy a second flat in my name?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
245 My sister recently got American Citizenship, which was an Indian Citizen before. Can she buy a property in India now that she is an American Citizen and if she wants to sell that property, how can she transfer the money to America?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
246 What are the rights of tenant under the Rent Control Act if the person is not presently occupying the property in question due to employment elsewhere; the person doesn't actually own any property and is residing in an accommodation provided by his/her employer.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
247 I wish to buy a flat in Vasai and I have gone through a few and zeroed on one. The builder has all the papers and it is approved by CIDCO as well. The only thing that isn't there are the development agreement papers. Most nationalised banks are not providing loan for this reason, but the housing finances like GIc/DHFL are willing to provide loan. Which is why I am confused, what do I do?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
248 My dad passed away a few months ago but he hasn't left any will behind for the property he owns. So how should we ideally divide it among the family members?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
249 My father and I purchased a flat in the year 2009. The same year I got married. The flat was registered on me, my mom and my ex-wife's name. My marriage landed into trouble after two years as my ex-wife registered a case of DVC & 498A. The DVC judgement said that I need to give my ex-wife Rs.11,000 per month. Please let me know how to remove her name from our property.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
250 I need to know more about Service tax rate on underconstruction flat. Yesterday I received a mail from my builder as- ' Dear Sir, this is to inform you that Service tax rate is going to increase from current 3.09% to 4.944% w.e.f. 1.7.2012. So, the difference rate will be applicable to you on your balance amount which you will be paying on or after 1.7.2012.' I wanted to confirm whether there is any such change in the Service tax rate.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
251 A few years back I had purchased a 1BHK flat in Mumbai which included a 520sq.ft terrace area. I currently reside in Saudi Arabia. While I was away, the residents of my society have built a tower because of which I only have 225 sq.ft of terrace area left for myself and the rest is occupied by the tower. As of now the society is not completely formed. Since my agreement mentions the 520 sp ft area of the terrace as my property what kind of legal action should I take against the society ?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
252 My mother owned a flat for which I paid rent to her so that I can show it as her income on the returns. We recently sold the flat and purchased a new flat. In order to save taxes I decided to take a home loan for the flat hence I was the first owner and my mother the joint owner. During the purchase of the flat we had a few doubts about taking a home loan and also we had to make the payment immediately hence we did not take a home loan. As I have already purchased the house and the house is on my name nor can I claim a home loan benefit neither can I show rent in my papers. Please guide me as to how I can save on my taxes?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
253 My friend took a loan from an unsecured source and got debt trapped. This was at a very high rate and it was for a flat. Is there a way where he can get a secured loan on the house and pay off the unsecured loan?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
254 I am willing to buy a flat in Bangalore, but the owner is in USA. He has given the POA to his relatives and they are willing to do the sale deed. But according to Supreme Court norms the sale deed is not allowed through the POA. What can I do about this? Please suggest.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
255 As per supreme court norms a builder cannot sell a flat with an open parking space. Without knowing this I booked a flat with an open parking space. Please let me know if I should cancel the booking or not.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
256 I am from Tamil Nadu, we have executed a sale within us. This sale was for two flats that our parents owned. My sister signed for my flat and I signed for her flat. This was done with a 20rs notary stamp. Is it valid?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
257 I have a plot on GPA in an unauthorized colony in Delhi. As per the latest news, it says the unauthorized colonies have to be regularized at the earliest. How do I go about registering my colony?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
258 I purchased a new flat in Laxmi Nagar in Delhi about four years ago. The building has nine flats now, three on each floor. The builder has only sold three out of the nine flats. I have multiple questions. Is it legal for the 4th floor owner to expand the construction? Also, do this without he approval of the flat owners. All the flat has car parkings along with the flat but the building only has enough space to park four cars. Also, can the builder sell parking space legally?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
259 I am an NRI and I own a flat in surat-gujarat. This flat was bought in 2003. I got a share certificate and an allotment letter. I also have the possession letter for this. We also got a loan from ICICI bank. During this we did not execute the sale deed. Now I wish to sell this property and the buyer is asking for a sale deed. What can I do in this situation?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
260 I live in New Zealand and I own a property in Mira Road, India. I had bought that flat 13 years back and now I want to transfer the rights of that flat to my sister as a gift. However, I will be unable to visit India in near future so I want your advise on what paperwork do I need to do in order to transfer the property in my sister's name?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
261 I want information on what are the payment options provided by lending institutions under reverse mortgage schemes?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
262 Hi, I am planning to buy a flat in Bangalore but the owner of this flat is in US and he has given the Power of Attorney to his relatives. I wanted to know how safe is it to buy a flat in this scenario since the POA of this flat was made in New York's Indian Embassy. Does the owner have to locally register the POA here in India before executing the process of transfer and what will be the registration amount?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
263 If both of the parents have died and they had provided the will orally and not in written, how can we legally divide the property? The deceased father had named his commercial property equally between him and his two sons, where in his part of the property was to be further named to his nephew.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
264 I am looking for advice regarding a property that is owned by my grandfather. My grandfather passed away in 2001 while my grandmother passed away in 2007. They passed way without a will so my father and his bothers/sisters do not have any claims. Also according to he supreme court the sisters did not have any rights to property before 2005. Can I give this property to the promoters to build something? Also, how can I do this?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
265 I have purchased a home in my wife's name and home loan on my name. I am planning for a second home in my name. May I know the tax implications on the second home. Also will I benefited if date of possession will be after two years from now?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
266 I wanted to know that whether I can acquire a commercial property at the age of 17 years.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
267 I have a few doubts regarding the transfer of property. There are some lands owned by my grandfather and some property owned by my father. My sister is married and my elder brother has passed away. I want to know if I can change this property in my mother's name and then later get a will that would transfer it to my name. Also, can this happen without my sister's name? Please suggest if this is possible.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
268 My grandfather has a property. This property is a residential property and my aunt lives there along with her husband and my grandmother. My aunt can live separately and afford it but she still stays there. My father does not want this drama so he wants to opt out of the share available in the property, but my mother doesn't agree with him and wants to fight for our share. Do my mother and us children have a share in this property and more importantly, can we fight for it?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
269 I am from the association of a 2 year old apartment in Whitefield. We are facing some problems related to the issue of charging maintenance. Our sale deed specifically mentions about the payment of the common cost and as per square feet of area of the flat. Now people are arguing that such maintenance constraints aren't valid even after being mentioned in the sale deed. Does the association have the authority to over rule the sale deed and decide on its own? Also, if they decide to charge differently from the sale deed can they be sued?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
270 My builder has delayed the possession of my flat, please let me know a legal way to get this issue solved.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
271 My deceased grandfather has four sons and 2 daughters amongst which eldest son died, so my question is how do we divided his property as per the law?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
272 We are having major family issues related to our property share. We are a family of 5 brother and 2 sisters. I am the eldest brother. My younger brother is in the village and is refusing to give any of us our share. While he has already sold his share without our consent. Even my sister's lawyer husband is unable to do anything about this issue. I am also frustrated as I am not getting importance even after being the eldest in the family. Please guide me on what can be done.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
273 What is the easiest way to cancel a franchise agreement?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
274 My wife and I do not have any ancestral property, we just have one flat that was bought from our salary income. We are senior citizens now and want this flat to be transferred to our daughter's anem. We have also financially supported our two sons in buying their flats. Now do we need to execute an explicit concurrence with our sons or can we directly transfer this property to our daughter's name?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
275 Our colony has a 15 ft street and our bungalow lies in the end of the street. Now, the owner of the plot opposite to our street is building a bungalow. They get two sides of the road and are building doors and windows on both the sides. This is blocking our entrances and we are unable to park our cars at our garage next to the main gate as there is a drainage line and there is only 9 feet left. What can we do about this situation?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
276 I have 5 cents of land and my brother has been using this to run his hollow brick business for the last 7 years. I recently got married and want to build my house on that property. Although, my brother is not willing to move out and let me have the property. I am a middle class person while my brother is rich and can use his resources. What can we do in this situation?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
277 We want to buy a property that is owned by a minor and his mother. Is it legal to buy this property? Will we get a loan in line with hits property? When the minor comes of age can he ask for his property?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
278 I bought a property in Badlapur west. The built up area of this flat is 1495 gqft. I am not aware of the recent developments in the service tax and VAT imposed by the Maharashtra state government. Can you advise me about what the amount of the stamp duty and registration would de?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
279 How can a property be given away under a gift deed if the partitioning is not done among all the claimants?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
280 I am an NRI, I plan to jointly buy a property along with my father. The funding would be from a loan that I take and from the old property that we would be selling. Is it possible to buy a property in these circumstances? Also, could you guide us on the tax implication?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
281 My husband and his brother bought a house in Pune. MY husband, his brother and I live there. My husband and I are planning to move out of India for a period of 5-10 years. My husband and his brother pay 50% each of the emi and will continue to do so even after we move out. will there be any legal issue regarding the ownership about this property in the future?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
282 I purchased a flat and I am the sixth party in the scenario. All the other five agreements are in place out of which the third party has not paid the stamp duty, but he has donet he registration. Will this affect me in the future with regards to the sale or redevelopment. Do I have to pay the stamp duty?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
283 There is a property that was given by X to Y and Y has been staying there for 40 years now. Can Y claim this property under the terms of living there for 40 years? Y also has a permission letter from X in normal white paper? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
284 We are planning to buy a flat that is under construction. The seller has completed the payment till 80% of the value and the other 20% is to be paid by the builder whenever it is due. The seller is an NRI and he has already furnished the power or attorney for this project. My queries is that Can the builder claim the 20% as this flat is being transferred (the amount is not due yet)? Also, what would be the taxes to be considered as the owner is an NRI, will I also have to deduct TDS?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
285 I have four sisters that are married. They made gift deed for our ancestral property among themselves without informing me about any of it. How can I claim my share in this situation?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
286 I want to register my father's property on my name. Both my parents have passed away and my elder sister is married already. She received her share during her wedding. How can I get my share without much expenses?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
287 I have used 75% of my sale proceeds to clear the loan on the property and the remaining to invest in gold, what would be the tax implications that I face?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
288 There was a probate from the Bombay high court that stated that my father's flat should be transferred to the trust that he has named. But this was not claimed and the property was transferred in my name as I am the only daughter of my late father and the trustee of the trust. I appealed to the deputy registrar to get this transferred in the name of the trust and it was passed as well. But the Man. committee is still not allowing this so I am holding the ownership being the trustee of the trust, is this allowed?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
289 I am a 24 year old individual living in Mumbai. I want to buy a flat in Kharghar. The owner of this flat had taken a loan for this property and hasn't paid it off altogether. What will happen to that? Also the papers of the house would be with the bank, so how can I claim that? Are all the original documents required during the registration? And what all documents will I have to provide while buying the flat?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
290 I recently got the possession of a flat that I have recently purchased. I want to know what an occupation means and it's purpose. Is it given to the individual flat owner or to the building? And how can I get it?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
291 Can a will, once made, be revoked or altered? If yes, how can this be done?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
292 I am an NRI. My wife was gifted a flat in South Delhi by our in-laws during our wedding. This flat although is registered in my mother in laws name. Now I wish to transfer it to my wife's name with a goal of renting it and earning some money out of it. How can I get it transferred?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
293 I reside in the US and wish to buy a property in India. Can I give my father the POA and execute this? If yes, could you provide a specimen on the same?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
294 What are your thoughts on the idea of a real estate business, does it have good features?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
295 My mother in law is 67 years old. She sold her previously owned property and bought two flats from the sale proceeds of the previous property. One of the flats is only 15% covered. She bought one of the flats with my wife and one along with my wife and me so that we get a home loan. Now I want to know that even after re-investing all of her sale proceeds will she fall under capital gains tax ambit?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
296 What is the approximate slab of capital gains tax out of the profit earned from the sale of the property?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
297 We are staying in a flat that is in my father-in-laws name and he passed away recently. My wife is the heir to this flat according to the will. How can I get it transferred to her name?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
298 I have purchased two flats in an under development project in New panvel. This are falls under the gram panchayat. I want this flat to be ready at the time when I move in so I want to make a few alterations internally and also to the brickwork. So now the builder isn't giving met he permission to do so and is saying that if there are any changes that have to be done at the time if the construction and this would lead to changes in the brickwork OC for the whole building. What can be done in this situation?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
299 My father owns an agricultural land which he purchased for INR 25,000 17 years ago. Some miners are interested in this land due to the presence of some ores. So, if I sell it for 50 lacs will I have to pay capital gains tax? If yes, how much?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
300 We are a family of four including me, my parents and my brother. My parents were living separately and now my dad passed away recently. I got married seven years ago . My mother has married someone else now. Now I want to know what rights do my mother, brother and I have on my father's property?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
301 We are 5 siblings - 2 brothers and 3 sisters, out of which 2 sisters have passed away. The younger brother has sold a piece of land without the older brother's consent. The older brother got a stay on the sale from the court. The brother and younger brother want to settle with the older brother, but want that the proceeds from the sale be divided between the 5 siblings. My question is, in the case of the 2 sisters who have passed away, can the ownership of the land be transferred to the children of the sisters?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
302 I purchased a flat which was in a redevelopment project, for which I have an allottment letter from the builder. Before redevelopment, the existing building had 144 flats, and the redeveloped building is supposed to have 450 flats. Apart from the flats which have to be allotted to the existing tenants, the builder has sold about 80-90 flats. Now, he has stopped construction citing lack of funds. In this case, if the society (that owns the land) changes the builder on this project, will I still get the flat I have been allotted?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
303 Do I have a legal right over the funds from the sale of a property that is jointly owned by my parents? My mother has passed away, and her brothers are claiming the funds of her share.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
304 We are a family of father, mother, myself (son), a brother (who passed away in 2008) and four married sisters. My father owns a flat in Mumbai. When he passed away in 2012, his will (unregistered) transferred 94% of the ownership to me, and 1.5% to each of the 4 sisters. How do I transfer this flat on to my name? The nomination is in my and my deceased brother's name.? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
305 My family owns land in Mumbai. My father had given the POA for the land in 1983 to my brother and passed away in 1985. Is this POA still valid? If so, how can the other children get the POA revoked? Are there any other options to go about this?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
306 In a case where someone else is using our funds to buy a property in their name as we won't be present; is there any specific document we can obtain to safeguard ourselves?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
307 In the situation that a mortgaged property undergoes an accession, what happens next?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
308 If there is no will left behind by the deceased for the property or wealth that is to be split between a son, a married daughter and his wife; how do the proceeds get divided between the three?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
309 If a will has named beneficiaries, but one of the hiers is mentioned in the will but not in a beneficiary list, is a probate of the will required?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
310 Can one accept an immovable asset/property from one's heirs?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
311 Is it possible for a registered will for an immovable proerty to be made in the name of one's daughter-in-law? Also, can the same property be registered in her name before the will is executed?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
312 I have recently found out that my father has many properties that have been inherited from my grandfather, my father was a little kid when his parents passed away. My dad's cousins have been living in these properties for the past few years. They also have the papers to the property. But now we wish to claim the property, what can be done in this situation?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
313 I wish to lodge a complain in the court against our building promoter as he did not stand true on his promises and hasn't given us any amount of the money he promised. He has also illegally constructed extra floors. I want to know if I need to first appeal to a junior division and then go on to the senior devision or if I can directly to the senior division. I want to know the difference between a junior division and a senior division, and whether the adovactes need to be more educated to apply for a senior division?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
314 I have been staying with my mother's parents for the past 5-6 years. My parents got divorced and have married other people. This happened about 10 years ago, I lived with my father for 5 years. Now my mother helps me out with some of the funds that I need for my education and personal needs, but my father doesn't. Do I have any rights in my father's property?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
315 We own a combined property, ownership of which is shared between my two daughters (one married, both adults) and six children of my sister (all except one are adults). The exact share of each person is not defined. We want to sell our share but my sister's children don't want to sell their parts. What can I do in this situation?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
316 Can an heir to a property donate his/her share to another heir to the property?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
317 In this scenario, the owner of the property was married twice, out of which the first wife and her 2 sons took their share of the property when the owner was alive. Now the owner has passed away without a will, how will the property be divided among the wives of the second wife's sons, if all her sons are dead as well?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
318 Do property laws in India safeguard the parties involved? Are individuals generally aware of their rights?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
319 If a will has named beneficiaries, wherein one of the heirs is mentioned in the will but not as a beneficiary, is a probate of such a will required?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
320 According to my father's will, I am entited to a part of his property, but I have not been given my share yet. In such a situation, how do I go about probating the will in the name of the heirs?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
321 I am an only son and my father owns some land. If I want to transfer the land on to my name in order to claim HBA from my company, how do I go about it in a manner which minimizes stamp duty payable?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
322 We own 2 acres of land. For the past 10 years, we had given the land to some people to farm on and pay us rent. Now, we would like the land back, but these people won't return the land. We are the legal options we have to get our land back?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
323 i wish to register a property in my name that was given to me by my father. This property came to me as he had mentioned the same in his will and he passed away a few months ago. The will was duly registered with the registrar. I also got mutation in MCGM in my name after his death. Please suggest how I can transfer this property.? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
324 I jointly own a property with my brother. The electricity and water connection bills are on my brother's name. I want to know if this would have any impact with regards to the ownership of the proeprty. We have jointly owned this property for 15 years now.? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
325 What is the meaning of 'suit for foreclosure'?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
326 Is it possible for a coparcener to blend his self-acquired property along with the one attained in HUF? If so, what is the procedure for the same?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
327 My father has been living in a rented accomodation for more than 50 years now. I want to know if he can become the legal owner fo that property?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
328 What is the meaning of a relinquishment/release deed?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
329 After the death of the depositor, how do I go about obtaining his/her sealed will?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
330 Can someone from another state be given a POA? I stay in Andhra Pradesh and my property and my mother who I want to give the POA to are both in Mumbai.? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
331 What does an 'ostensible owner' mean? Also, can such an owner transfer a property? Please let me know if this can be done? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
332 I want to sell a property that I bought under my name. I want to ask if i need to take the consent of my children for the sale of this property? I have a son and a daughter who are 34 and 32 years old respectively.? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
333 What can be done to make my spouse the co-owner of the property? What is the process?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
334 Is a co-owner of a real estate allowed to sell his share of the property?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
335 Is there a possibility to execute a document outside India for a property that is in India? Also, can this property then be registered in India?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
336 We have a land in Mumbai which was registered on my grandmother's name. She passed away in 2007 and we transferred this property to our names even though she had two sons. My uncle has been staying in this property for 8 years now. He paid taxes for 7 years with the view that the property is transferred to the tax payer's son's name. Is this possible? Also, what can be done if this is true?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
337 I bought a flat in Mira road and realised after two years that it is an illegal construction, I have already paid the stamp duty and filled all documents. What can I do in this situation?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
338 My parents got married in a temple in 1972, although my dad was married earlier to another woman and had 2 kids. In the same year, my grandparents and my father wrote will that gave the property to his first wife and her children. My father and his wife passed away recently. Now, the court has named all four children as the legal heirs to the property, excluding my mother (his second wife). So do we have the rights to the ancestral home based on this?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
339 My father sold a land to Rajesh in 1997 for INR 1,20,000. He paid the interest upto INR 57,000. Now someone else took it over as he passed away in 2007 and took a 'made over' for the land in 2010 for INR 1,20,000. Now, does this make him the owner? Can he sell the property without our consent? For how many years is the 'made over' valid? And we are 3 siblings so can we collectively pay off this loan and divide the land among us later?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
340 We own a shop that is registered in my Uncle's name. This was done by my grandfather back in 1967. He registered in the name of "Thana Ram" (which was my uncle's nick name then. His actual name is Anil Kumar. And there is no way to prove this. We wish to take an LAP on this shop, what can be done?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
341 My friend bought a flat in Mira road back in 2001, but he hasn't registered the flat yet. What can be done to get this flat registered in his name?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
342 Is it compulsory to give an advertisement for no objection regarding a property? This property was in my father's name, he passed away last year. And we have already done the nomination in my mother's name and submitted all documents. Is this advertisement necessary now?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
343 We are twin brothers. My mother passed away recently so my dad has decided to give all his property to my brother. He has also threatened to give me only a 20% share in the property. What can I do to get my equal share in this property? My dad hasn't made any decision as of now.? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
344 Is is possible for an individual in a society to appeal for the reduction in the property tax? If yes, how can this be done?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
345 If a property I plan to buy is approved by a bank for a home loan, am I required to do the title verification process again?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
346 I wish to buy a property which has been divided in three sons, one of them passed away after migrating to Malaysia. Do I need to get the POA from the three sons? in that case I am willing to travel to Malaysia and register the POA in Malaysia. Is that possible?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
347 I own two flats and I am currently living in one of them. That flat is in joint ownership with my married daughter. The address on the sale and registration agreement is the one of my old flat as I was living there during the purchase and I continued to live there for some more time. Now, I have moved to my own flat. Will I face any problems with regards to sale because of the address? If yes, then how do I go about with changing the address?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
348 My father sold out land 2 months ago without informing anyone and is misusing this money. He has also sent a divorce notice to my mother. Does she have the rights to file a case against him with regards to the land?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
349 I own a flat with all required documents in place. Are these documents required for mutation of the name on the property?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
350 Our grandfather made a will and has gave two-thirds of the property to us and rest to our sisters. They have already taken possession of their part. Can we take the part in our name under our possession even if our grandfather is alive?? Answers(0) Views() Upvotes()
351 Are PIOs and foreigners allowed to purchase residential and commerical property in India?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
352 If an NRI signs Loan Against Property agreements while being abroad, without the involvement of any notary, embassy or POA, are the agreements legally enforceable in India by any party?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
353 Can an NRI or a PIO repatriate the proceeds from the sale of an immovable property? If so, what are the terms for the same?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
354 What is the difference between living in a stand-alone building versus living in a large residential complex?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
355 is there a defined role for a PMC?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
356 A week ago, I paid the token on a residential property I was planning to buy. Now due to some reason I have to move to another city. Is it justified for me to expect a 100% refund, since it has only been a week?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
357 According to the current market situation, what would be preferable: buying or renting a flat in Mumbai?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
358 I am looking to buy a flat, are there any tips on how to compare the different flat rates in the same area? Should I differentiate on lumpsum, carpet or builtup?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
359 How do I make sure that the builder has the permissions for the construction? Is there a set of documents that I must check before buying a house?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
360 How can I be sure whether the builder has sold the flat to someone else without registration or not?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
361 How does one confirm that a builder actually owns the land on which construction is being undertaken? Also, how does one verify that all clearances required for the project have been obtained by the builder?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
362 What is the expert view on the commercial real estate markets in Mumbai?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
363 Do ready reckoner prices have an impact on the prices of property? If yes, what is it?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
364 While buying a new flat, if I prefer to furnish the flat myself versus accepting the standard interiors provided by the builder, can I negotiate a rebate for not using the builder's furnishings?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
365 How does the builder decide the schedule of payment for a flat? Why does most of the payment have to be made before final touches are being made to the building?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
366 What are the factors due to which property prices are so high in Mumbai?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
367 Is there any reduction in property prices expected in Mumbai?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
368 Will Mumbai real estate prices be affected by the Smart Cities initiative?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
369 Will the rise in FSI result in an increase of real estate prices in Mumbai, or the opposite?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
370 I am looking to purchase a flat on the 10th floor and C.C. is upto the 6th floor. Why do developers not obtain the full CC in one go?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
371 When buying real estate for investment with a budget of 1.5 crore, which areas in Mumbai give the best ROI?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
372 Do builders usually give guarantees against defects in the property? If so, what would the terms of such a guarantee be?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
373 If the builders are reaping benefits from lower prices in steel and cement, why don't they pass on these benefits to the consumers?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
374 Are there any implications involved in the re-sale of a flat in a building that falls under CRZ?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
375 If I am willing to buy a house in a building that falls under CRZ, will I be able to buy at a lower price as compared to the market rate?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
376 What is the premium one should pay for a flat which is certain to go under redevelopment in a few months?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
377 Does it make economic sense to buy a flat in a dilapidated building?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
378 If you buy a flat on EMIs in Year X and get possession of the flat after 5 to 6 years, which is the year in which the property is considered to be bought?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
379 What are the options of buying a flat on a co-ownership basis? I wish to buy a flat in a breakdown of 70%, 20% and10% among three different owners. Is it possible to do this in the sale agreement itself? If not, then what would be an alternate option?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
380 What is the difference between the the total costs in buying an under-construction flat versus buying a ready flat?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
381 Is there a check list of precautions and documentation to be considered for buying a flat, be it an under-construction one or a ready one?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
382 I have entered into a property buying agreement. I want to know if the seller can sell it to some other buyer if I can't make the payment on time?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
383 What can I do if the original papers of an SRA flat that I bought are lost? This flat is in Mumbai?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
384 I paid a token amount of 1 lakh rupees to a builder via cheque. But I could not go ahead and register the flat as the sale of my existing flat didnt go as planned. Now, the builder refuses to return my money. What can I do in terms of legal action?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
385 I wish to buy a flat in Bhandup that is going to cost me approximately 45 lakhs. According to the market situation, is this the right time to buy?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
386 I purchased a flat with my brother as a co-owner, to strengthen my chances of getting the loan approved. I paid a fee for the registration. Will I have to pay the registration fee again if I get the flat transfered on my sole name? If yes, what would be the amount?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
387 I recieved a token of INR 20,000 from a potential buyer in the form of a cheque, the receipt of which I have acknowledged. Now, he isn't willing to complete the transaction and wants his money back, but I don't wish to return it. What can I do about this situation legally?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
388 I wish to invest in a 1 BHK flat in Mumbai. Which areas are good to invest in from the points of view of price apreciation and ease of finding tenants? I have a 5-year horizon.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
389 How do I verify that the construction of a building is as per the approved plan? I am considering buying a flat in a building where the original plan had one unit per floor, which is also reflected in the completion certificate. But in reality it has two units per floor. Should I risk buying a property in such a building?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
390 In a situation where a residential project in Mumbai is APF approved by a well-known financial instittution, does one need to conduct a separate property search through a lawyer, or does the financial institution's search report suffice?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
391 My wife owns a 300 sq. yard property which she wishes to sell. She owns this property from the time before we got married. Do i also need to sign as a seller, now that we are married?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
392 I wish to buy a residential property in Mumbai purely from an investment point of view. Is this the right time to make such a purchase or is the market expected to plummet soon?? Answers(2) Views() Upvotes()
393 When buying a flat, what are the legal aspects to be considered? Should I hire a lawyer to help me with this transaction? If so, what should be the scope of services?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
394 I live in Mumbai in a flat which is owned by my mother, who lives in Assam. How do I go about buying this property from her and transferring it in my name?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
395 Is registeration of Sale agreements/ documents of ownership flats a compulsion? If yes, why?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
396 Our flat in MHADA is in my brother's name. We took out a loan together for this flat but I paid all the EMIs and the down payment. Now I wish to transfer the flat in my name. What is the procedure?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
397 Is there any way to estimate the rent that will be provided to the existing tenants of a society under redevelopment for the period of redevelopment? Does there need to be a minimum corpus?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
398 Is there a mandatory amount of square footage that a builder must give to the society? Also, what is the quantum of extra area that the builder gets ?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
399 How long does it conventionally take to complete the construction of a 12-storey building?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
400 Can someone explain the process of redevelopment?? Answers(2) Views() Upvotes()
401 Are we permitted to redevelop a society without a proper OC?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
402 If a part of the property area is encroached, can a society member ask for an incentive area for the same?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
403 Can I demand an incentive area from the builder if I have a terrace attached to my flat? If yes, how much?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
404 Is there a need for a consent from all the members to undertake the redevelopment process? Is there an alternate way if some members are delaying the consent?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
405 If we want to redevelop our building and there are some illegal encroachments on our property, what do we do about it?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
406 How does one choose a PMC?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
407 Is the builder liable to pay for the shifting and broker charges each time if the existing tenants have to shift more than once during the period of redevelopment?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
408 How does one determine when it is safe to vacate one's premises, in a redevelopment scheme?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
409 If someone who has illegally encroached unsold parking areas, basements or terraces and demands to be compensated through a free space during a redevelopment, how does a builder tackle this situation?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
410 Does an IOD take between 6-8 months to obtain, as builders claimed?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
411 If a builder refuses to load the entire FSI on the redevelopment project before the existing owners vacate, can this be detrimental to owners' interests? Is this a common practice for such projects?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
412 Can we redevelop our building if we come under CRZ ?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
413 We are planning to redevelop our society, but it is built on a leasehold plot. In this situation, would we require the consent of the landowner to undertake redevelopment?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
414 We have a flat in a bldg in parel which has flats of various sizes ranging rom 100 to 200 square feet. Our flat is 300 square feet. If the building undergoes redevelopment, how is the size of the flat that everyone is supposed to get decided?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
415 We own a flat in Chunabhatti which is under the paghdi system. The property is now going for redevelopment and the builder has promised me a free flat in exchange for my participation. What can I do to ensure that this promise is honoured, as I am not the owner of this flat?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
416 I own a plot in Mumbai and I wish to erect a three-storeyed building with 2 flats on each floor and sell these flats. How do I go about doing this?? Answers(2) Views() Upvotes()
417 Is there any way to ensure that the builder has offered adequate bank guarantee?? Answers(2) Views() Upvotes()
418 What is the meaning of FSI?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
419 What is the meaning of the term TDR?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
420 What is the meaning of fungible FSI?? Answers(2) Views() Upvotes()
421 What is the full-form of CRZ?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
422 What is carpet area of a building?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
423 What does built up area mean?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
424 What is IOD?? Answers(2) Views() Upvotes()
425 What is CC?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
426 What is a CFO permission and why is it necessary to get plans approved with MCGM?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
427 What is Property card and CTS plan of a property?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
428 What is 0.33 FSI mentioned in the papers? They say it is now 0.5 FSI. Does it mean it is over and above FSI available to builder?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
429 What is ULC? What properties are affected by the same?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
430 Is it true when builders say that BMC premiums have gone up very high and account for a very large cost while constructing in BMC limits?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
431 Can we get full CC of a building or it is always in parts?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
432 Is it true that the new DP 2034 will increase FSI available to a builder and will increase supply in Mumbai?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
433 How long does it take to get full approval of a building before which a builder can start construction? Is it true that there are mutliple clearances from difference departments before one can start work?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
434 While buying a flat in an old building, is it possible to procure the sanctioned plans? If so, how do I go about it.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
435 I want to join two flats and make it into one, will I be permitted to do so? If yes, then what procedure needs to be followed?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
436 What is the FSI available to a builder on any given plot for residential purposes or commercial purposes in Mumbai?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
437 How do I verify if the current structure of a building is as per the mentioned structure in the plan. As the plan allowed only one unit per floor, but the completion certificate was granted even when there were two units. I want to buy a builder floor in this building, what can I do?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
438 I want to know if the builder has the approval on the building that has been built, he has all the other required apporvals. I tried asking him multiple times, but there was not straight forward answer. The land is built on non-agricultural land. Should I assume that he might have the permission as he has all the other persmissions?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
439 We purchased a property from a builder, he sold it to is saying that the land is converted from agricultural land to residential land. We found out later that the layout is on gram panchayat limits after the purchase. We haven't gotten an individual property identification number and our land his neither been bifurcated, the builder is giving vague reasons. Will this be a problem for us?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
440 I am a landowner of a 1000 sq. meter property in suburban Mumbai. As per the current regulations, what FSI can be consumed for residential premises?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
441 How can we ascertain whether a prpoerty in mumbai city limits comes under Estate or not?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
442 I want to break a wall in my flat to make my bedroom bigger? Is there any permission I need to take from MCGM to do this?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
443 Can I construct a residential building in industrial zone?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
444 Our society is currently in the process of going for redevelopment. Does the builder need to provide entire 35% fungible FSI to us or they can use it for their sale?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
445 What is the current High rise definition? What does it entail?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
446 Our society is locate in Parle (w), Mumbai. Builder mentions that we need to take a railway NOC since we are close to train station. Is that a requirement?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
447 Are restrictions near COD still in place in areas such as Malad and Kandivali?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
448 What is the new TDR policy which allows us to consume more than 2 FSI?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
449 Can we construct in CRZ zone?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
450 Is Mahim stretch part of CRZ?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
451 What is a gaothan? Are there any FSI limitations in it?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
452 What is DP 2034? When will it come into force?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
453 Can we get Commencement certificate of a part building? My builder has only got it for 4 out of 10 floors.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
454 What is Mhada FSI policy applicable in Mumbai city? Is it true we can get more than 2 FSI there?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
455 Which areas of Maharashtra are included in the Planning Area as defined in the Act?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
456 Does the definition of ‘promoter’ include public bodies such as Development Authorities and Housing Boards?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
457 If a real estate project has land area more than 500 sqmts but containing less than 8 apartments. Does it still need to be registered?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
458 If a real estate project has land area less than 500 sqmts but contains more than 8 apartments. Does it still need to be registered?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
459 Does advertisement include solicitation by emails and sms? Is issuance of prospectus considered to be a case of ‘advertisement’?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
460 Can advertisement be issued for a new project after 1st May, 2017 without registering the said project?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
461 Does the term ‘allottee’ include secondary sales?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
462 What is the obligation of the promoter towards return of amount and compensation to the allottee?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
463 Can a complainant approach both the Regulatory Authority / adjudicating officer and the consumer forums for the same disputes?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
464 Is there some fee, in addition to the fees prescribed in the Rules, to be charged from promoters, real estate agents and complainants for the MahaRERA website uploading and online services?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
465 Is it mandatory for the promoter to obtain permissions for the real estate project before applying for registration to MahaRERA?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
466 What is the penalty prescribed for non-registration of a project under the Act?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
467 How will a flat buyer know, if the real estate project is duly registered under MahaRERA?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
468 Whether registration of real estate agents would be project specific, location specific or individual specific?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
469 What are the penalties that a Real Estate Agent would face if he fails to adhere to the mandates prescribed by MahaRERA?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
470 Is the promoter required to give any undertaking to MahaRERA for completing his project within a specified period?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
471 If the registration of a real estate project is revoked for any reason, how will the interest of the buyer, in such project, be protected by MahaRERA?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
472 In case of delay in getting possession from the promoter, will the buyer be entitled to get interest on the amount paid by him, for such delayed period?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
473 Will such interest payment by the promoter to the buyer be automatic or the buyer will have to approach MahaRERA?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
474 Is there a ceiling on the interest to be levied by the promoter in case of default in payment of any instalments by the allottee/buyer?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
475 Can a promoter or a real estate agent also file complaint against a buyer?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
476 Is there any provision for interim relief to be granted, pending the final adjudication of the complaint?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
477 Where will the aggrieved home buyer be required to file his complaint?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
478 On what grounds can the home buyer file a complaint?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
479 Who would decide the complaints?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
480 Is there any pecuniary jurisdiction for complaint handling Authorities?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
481 Is there any time limit prescribed for disposal of complaints?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
482 If the buyer wants to file a complaint in Consumer Court, is there any bar under the Act?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
483 Is there appeal provided against the orders given by MahaRERA? Is there a time limit? What are the fees?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
484 Is there any time limit prescribed for the promoter for formation of society or any other legal entity of home buyers?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
485 Is there a time limit prescribed for the promoter to execute conveyance in favour of the association of buyers?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
486 How does RERA define carpet area?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
487 What will be the impact on the real estate industry in India once the RERA Act comes into effect?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
488 How does one ensure that the builder does not use the funds from flat sales in one project to fund another one of his projects?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
489 If the actual carpet area is more/less than the one mentioned in the agreement, what does one do?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
490 What objectives will the Real Estate Regulation and Development Act of 2016 serve?? Answers(2) Views() Upvotes()
491 Can someone explain the key features of the Act?? Answers(2) Views() Upvotes()
492 Does a real estate project have to be registered beforehand with RERA?? Answers(2) Views() Upvotes()
493 I am a builder with a project under construction at this time, though the completion certificate has not been issued yet. Do I still need to register under MahaRERA?? Answers(2) Views() Upvotes()
494 In which situation would a project be exempt from registration under RERA?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
495 If my real estate project is to be developed in multiple phases, do I need a single registration or multiple registrations?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
496 Is there a minimum percentage of the funds received from allottees that needs to be ringfenced in a separate account? What are the terms under which the promoter can make withdrawals from such an account?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
497 According to the Act, is there a deadline or time limit by when the promoter's account must be audited?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
498 Is the promoter's application made in electronic or physical form for MahaRERA?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
499 Is there a time limit in which RERA must grant an application?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
500 Is there a time limit in which RERA must reject an application?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
501 In a situation where RERA neither grants nor rejects registration, what can a builder do?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
502 How long is the RERA registration valid for?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
503 If a project is not completed by the promoter within the time limit committed in the affidavit, does a fresh registration application have to be filed?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
504 What are the offences that may result in RERA revoking registration?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
505 What role does RERA play once the registration is revoked?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
506 Is there any time limit in which the builder must execute the conveyance deed in the favour of the buyer after receiving full consideration money? If there is, then is the law uniformly applicable to every state in India or are there any exceptions to it?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
507 Is the builder responsible for the leakages/defects after handing it over to the society? If not, then who is?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
508 What can be done if my builder is demanding for extra money for my apartment after the price has been fixed?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
509 When does a buyer become a defaulter?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
510 What happens to a redevelopment project which has been abandoned. Will it come under Maha RERA?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
511 In ongoing projects, the agreement with purchaser should be prepared as per MOFA or RERA?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
512 With the DCR 2034 set to come in effect in the future, are there provisions to make changes in layout?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
513 Should a society while selecting developer for redevelopment see if the developer is registered with Maha RERA?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
514 Do SRA schemes under DC 33(10) fall under Maha RERA?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
515 Navi Mumbai right now has NAINA as approving authority, does this come under Maha RERA?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
516 What is the limit on interest that can be levied by the promoter in case of default in payment of any instalments by buyer under Maha RERA? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
517 If the registeration of a real estate project is revoked for any reason, how will the interest of the buyer, in such an event, be protected by RERA?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
518 How does a flat buyer know if a real estate project is duly registered under Maha RERA?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
519 Can a complainant approach both the Regulatory Authority and the Consumer Forums for the same disputes?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
520 Does Maha RERA recognize Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act & Apartment Ownership Act?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
521 When does the promoter need to form society, association etc. in Maha RERA ?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
522 What is the basis for the calculation of society maintenance?? Answers(2) Views() Upvotes()
523 Can a Mumbai based society take disciplinary action against members who aren't up to date with maintenance payments?? Answers(2) Views() Upvotes()
524 Does the society need to be informed about the transfer of a property after it has been gifted?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
525 I have flat which is already registered under my name. How do I add my spouse's name as a co-owner of the flat?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
526 What are the standard practices of maintaining a society?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
527 I own a flat which is registered under my name. What is the procedure for adding a second and or third name, for example of my wife or son?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
528 My parents co-owned a flat in a co-operative housing society in Dadar East in Mumbai. They both have passed away and have not left any will behind. We are 3 sisters and have the papers of the flat that states co-ownership of our parents. How do we get this flat registered under our names?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
529 I have a commercial office in Andheri (E) since last 20 years. Since so many years, the builder is regularly charging the maintanence but I believe he is not utilising the money towards the maintenance of the office. I wanted to know that can the builder do so? Also, can the builder charge us for repairs or only the society can?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
530 I have two flats in goregaon that are only a km away from each other. I have moved from one to another recently and want my society paperwork to be sent to my new address, as I have rented out the old flat. But my society chariperson is not doing so. Can I do anything about this?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
531 I recently sold my flat and as per the new law passed by our society, the seller of the flat has to pay Rs. 30,000 to the society as the society development charges. But we have already paid Rs.30/sf.ft as the transfer charges and also, the bye laws state that the society is not allowed to take more than Rs.25,000 from the owner in any case. Also, the agreement states that all the transfer charges should be borne by the buyer.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
532 I purchased a flat in an underconstruction project in Pune and have paid the maintenance for a year already. I have been living in this flat for 7 months, I want to know when my maintenance will start as this project is still underconstruction and might take a couple of years to get completed.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
533 What books of accounts have to be maintained by a Society?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
534 How is the Tax assessed in case of Common areas and facilities of a building?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
535 My society building in Mumbai has two wings A & B. We are facing a lot of internal issues and were thinking, if it is possible to make two societies, one for each wing?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
536 Can a Co-operative Housing Society be formed if the builder refuses to co-operate ?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
537 I reside on a ground floor in a Coperative Housing Society in Mumbai. Am i liable to pay lift expenses?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
538 What is the procedure to change the name of the Society?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
539 'A' is the member of the CHS holding a flat subsequently 'B' applies for associate membership claiming that he has contributed for purchasing the flat. Under this circumstance whether CHS can grant associate membership to 'B'?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
540 I am residing on the top floor of a Society in Bandra.Recently i had to repaired the ceiling for leakages and damaged plaster. Can i claim compensation to repairs carried out from the Society?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
541 Can a CHS create penalty or fines for all the members who violate the decisions made by the Society?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
542 Are non members permitted to attend Society Meetings?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
543 Can housing society management charge on water supply? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
544 We are paying society maintenance of Rs2000, however are not getting services such as our building doesn't have watchman, no CCTV installation no security at all. Water is given for only 20 minutes in the evening. When we call for a meeting, the committee tells us that by law the meeting shall be conducted after 3 months. Please let me know what to do.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
545 I have a shop on ground floor and now society has decided to allot fixed parking space in front of my office which would block complete access to my shop and cause inconvenience to our staff and customers. Please Advice? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
546 My flat is vacant since last one year. Our society charges Tanker charges in the maintenance bill. Pls. let me know whether tanker charges are applicable for vacant flats? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
547 Society is asking for building repair charges despite charging of sinking funds every month, is it fair?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
548 Can there be 2 different Bank Accounts in different banks for maintenance of a single housing society?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
549 Our co.op.hsg.soc. in Mumbai needs to get a lift replaced. Where should we be using the funds for this purpose? Would it be from the reserve fund or only by making the members contribute towards this? Please advise.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
550 What would be the applicable registration fees and stamp duty while purchasing a flat?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
551 Is it possible to reduce the tax burden on homes? What are the ways of calculating the capital gain tax?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
552 Will it be possible for me to get a property registered under my wife's name which I bought when it was under construction and for which the possession is due in August 2017. I bought the property by taking some loan and by adding my own funds as well. I want to gift this property to my wife while keeping the loan under my name only. Also, are there any tax implications for this service?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
553 I recently purchased a flat which is in an under-construction property. The landlord and builder own half the flats each as per the JDA. The flat I am purchasing is from the landlord. He is not going to pay VAT and ST on this transaction, maybe he will pay capital gains tax. In such a situation, will the new law of cutting 1% TDS be applicable to me?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
554 I sold my old house for 19 lakhs for which the sale agreement was done in April 2012 and registered in September 2012. In October 2012, I bought a new house for 25 lakhs. Do I have to pay taxes on any of these transactions?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
555 In what way can I lawfully save taxes on property in two scenarios related to my flat. Scenario one, the value of my flat is 1 crore and I want to sell this and buy a new flat in Mumbai. Scenario two, I sell my flat and want to keep the money without investing it again in a property. Please suggest.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
556 I had one flat which I sold and to save taxes, I purchased another flat partially from the sales consideration received and partially by taking loan. Now, if I sell this flat within period of 3 years of purchase then on what amount am I liable to pay taxes?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
557 I applied for a flat which was allotted three months later, entire purchase consideration was paid by me in instalments. Possession is not yet offered by the developer. I have entered in an agreement to sell, I have received the advance and will receive the balance amount soon. How can I calculate the tax liability on this?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
558 I booked a flat in 2010 and got possession in 2013. If I sell the flat now, will it attract capital gains tax? Which date is considered to be the purchase date?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
559 If I buy an under construction property in Mumbai which was earlier allotted by the builder to the land owner, through a tripatriate agreement with the land owner and the builder, is VAT payable on this transaction? What would be the GST implications?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
560 I bought a flat in Coimbatore for 11 lakhs in 2007.Now, I have an offer of Rs 21 lakhs for the flat. Is the difference amount taxable? If yes then what would be the taxes I would have to pay? I wouldn't be willing to sell it if the taxes are too high. Please advice me as soon as possible, thanks.? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
561 I have a doubt on the VAT to be paid on an agreement value. My builder is asking me to pay 5% VAT on the agreement value for a flat bought in June 2008. Please suggest as to who is liable to pay the VAT and how much should it ideally be?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
562 We wish to buy a flat in Mumbai after selling our flat in Pune. The flat in Pune is in my mother's name, we want to avoid capital gains, so is it advisable for my mother and father to have a joint ownership? Also, if this happens will it impact the exmeption claimed by my mother on the property?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
563 My wife won a flat in a lottery by MHADA in Mumbai. This was in 05/2012. The possession is expected to be given to us soon, 95% of the payment is done. My questions is that will the TDS @1% be applicable after the final payment or otherwise?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
564 I bought an apartment seven years ago jointly with my husband. Now if I sell this flat and buy another flat in the same city itself, what are the capital gains implications on this transaction?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
565 I have sold my society plot in Mumbai in July 2012 and I have capital gain of 10.50 lakh. I don't want to buy a property of this money rather want to invest in tax free bonds. Can you advice as which tax free bonds are good to invest in at what interest rate and locking period?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
566 I gave my property of 2 and a half acres for a JV and got 20 apartments out of that. The capital gains tax on this is very high and I wish to get capital tax exemption, how can I do that? Also, which sections should I be cautious about with regards to the land?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
567 I recently sold my flat. Of the sale proceeds, the long term capital gains are about 19 lakhs. I own other property as well. Can I invest these proceeds in another flat or plot of land to be exempted from LTCG?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
568 I want to renovate my ancestral property. This property is in my father's name and is in Mumbai. I want to know the most cost-effective way to become the co-owner of this property and claim income tax deduction for the loan borrowed for renovation?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
569 I am thinking of buying a flat that is in the builder's name as the seller hasn't registered it on his name. The seller has been living in the US for the past 4 years. Now, I am willing to buy this flat under a tripartite agreement and deposit the money in the seller's local account. I want to know if there will be any issue over the Section 195 IT Act later as the seller is stating himself as a non-NRI?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
570 I own a flat in Mumbai in a building that went under redevelopment. The original carpet area of the flat was 318 sq ft. After redevelopment the builder has given me 100 sq. ft free of cost and I have purchased another 100 sq. ft from him. So now the total carpet area is 518 sq. ft. The agreement is also registered. I want to know what would be my tax liability and purchase value when I sell the flat?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
571 My father wants to sell one of his houses. He has two houses in his name. He bought this one for INR 40,000 in 1986 and now it is worth 2.25 crore. What would be the capital gains tax he would have to pay and is there any way to reduce it?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
572 I am planning to buy a house in Bhandup. I will be taking a loan of 30 lac for the same. Now my plan is to either take a prepayment of 10 lac in year or take this 10 lac and make it an FD and use the interest from it to pay the regular home loan emi. Which of these plans is better?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
573 I bought a flat in NOV- 2009 and paid the registered amount. This falls before march 2010. The agreement of sale provided by the builder does not involve any VAT mentioned. Am I still liable to pay the VAT? If yes, how much? The builder has also filed a civil case and is charging 2.17% of the price of the flat from all the owners. What can be done?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
574 I am a Captain in the Merchant Navy and as per Income tax rules I am an NRI. I wish to sell my property in Mumbai that is jointly owned by my wife and I, and invest the proceeds in another property. Is there any TDS to be deducted by the buyer in this situation?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
575 I own two flats in Mumbai. One is in Kandivali in my name, and the other is in Goregaon in my wife's name. I want to buy another flat, ideally in whose name should this flat be bought?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
576 My brother has recently sold some land. He wants to buy my house so that he can minimize his capital gains tax payment. If I sell him my house, will he be eligible to claim exemption on the tax as intended?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
577 Is the capital gains taxable if the property is sold after 3 years of the date on the sale agreement?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
578 I am a 36 years old salaried individual. I bought a flat 7 years ago for 5 lakh and sold it recently for 16 lakhs. I purchased another flat this year for 32 lakhs. How do I file my return?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
579 If I want to transfer my share of a flat that I jointly own with my mother to my wife, what will be the costs involved? Also, after the transfer is complete can I pay rent on this flat and claim HRA exemption in my salary?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
580 I had bought a flat in Mumbai for which the builder is asking for service tax on the cost of construction. I wanted to know if this service tax is applicable on us and if yes, what is the % of amount that we will have to pay?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
581 I own three flats, one of which I occupy myself. The other two are empty. All three have been bought with home loans which are still being repaid. Can I give out the other two flats on rent, and still claim tax benefits on the home loan interest payments?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
582 I purchased a flat in 2004, and another one which I will get possession of in the first quarter of 2015. I will move from the old flat to the new flat once it is ready, and then sell the old flat. I would like to minimize the capital gains tax on this transaction. How do I time the two transactions to do so?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
583 If I want to gift my flat to my daughter, what are the legal implications regarding: 1. Title and how is this established, 2. Is gift tax leviable and when?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
584 I bought a property after July 2010. I have received a letter from the Central Govrnment asking for service tax which is due on this property. Is the service tax due on such a purchase?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
585 What will be the impact of GST on the property prices?? Answers(1) Views() Upvotes()
586 Does a purchaser need to pay GST while puchasing a property in a building with OC?? Answers(2) Views() Upvotes()