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Legal
#advisable#flat#ownership#citizen
Is it advisable to buy a flat on joint ownership for a senior citizen with his wife?
Is it advisable to buy a flat on joint ownership for a senior citizen with his wife?
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Dhiren Shah,Advocate & Solicitor
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Answered on November 08, 2017
Yes, there is nothing wrong in acquiring property in such manner. However it would eventually depend on facts of each case i.e. who is paying for the flat, what is to happen of the flat post the death of the parties in whose favour it is to be bought etc.
Taxes & Duties
#flat#mumbai#selling#pune#avoid
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?
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?
Answered on November 08, 2017
Since the Pune Flat is owned by your mother, capital gains will arise to your mother. By investing in another residential flat exemption u/s. 54 of the Income Tax Act can be claimed upto a value of subsequent purchase.
Further the Mumbai flat can be purchased in joint ownership of your mother and father. Joint ownership will not have any impact on exemption that will be available to your mothe... (View more)
Further the Mumbai flat can be purchased in joint ownership of your mother and father. Joint ownership will not have any impact on exemption that will be available to your mothe... (View more)
Bank Finance
#advisable#homeloan
Is it advisable from a financial perspective to prepay a home loan?
Is it advisable from a financial perspective to prepay a home loan?
Answered on November 08, 2017
This is subject to the terms of the agreement with the institution. Certain banks have a prepayment penalty that needs to be paid. However, if the loan period left is considerably high, it may be a good option to pay the balance amount because the interest payment can really pile up over a long period of time. However, you should also consider your individual tax implications/exemptions while d...
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