Knowledge base

Property guides: understand what you're really paying

Clear, current explainers on every cost, tax and rule that affects buying a home in India — plus interactive tools and the latest 2026 market updates.

Interactive tools
Quiz · Fun

Property IQ Quiz

30 questions on stamp duty, GST, RERA and hidden costs — a fresh set of 10 every time you play.

Reference Tool

Stamp Duty by State

Search all states, calculate your exact stamp duty + registration, and verify with official IGR links.

Glossary

Real Estate Glossary

30+ property terms explained simply — carpet area, RERA, OC, MODT, PLC, UDS and more. Searchable.

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Market & legal updates
Market Update · 2026

RBI Holds Repo Rate at 6% — What It Means for Your Home Loan EMI

Third consecutive hold after 2025 rate cuts. How floating-rate borrowers are affected and when the next cut might come.

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Market Update · 2026

India Property Market Outlook for H2 2026

Price trends, inventory levels, best cities, and the festive-season opportunity — a data-driven view for buyers.

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Market Update · 2026

Maharashtra Ready Reckoner Rates 2026

Average hike of 8–12%. How it affects your stamp duty even if the transaction price has not changed.

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Legal Update · 2026

Key RERA Updates in 2026 Every Home Buyer Must Know

New mandatory disclosure norms, tighter society-formation timelines, and stronger penalty enforcement.

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In-depth guides
Buyer's Guide · 2026

Hidden Costs When Buying a Flat in India

The charges builders dont put on the brochure — floor rise, GST, parking, society, legal, and more.

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Home Loans · 2026

Home Loan EMI Guide: How Much Can You Actually Borrow?

How EMI is calculated, what affects eligibility, and how to read the true cost of your loan.

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Taxes & Duties · 2026

How to Calculate Stamp Duty in Maharashtra

Slabs for men, women and joint buyers, with worked examples and the registration component.

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Taxes & Duties · 2026

GST on Under-Construction vs Ready-to-Move Property

When 5% or 1% applies, whats exempt, and how it changes your effective price.

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Property Costs · 2026

Floor Rise Charges Explained

Why the same flat costs more on a higher floor, and how to estimate the premium.

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Legal & Registration · 2026

Property Registration Charges in India

What registration costs, what documents you need, and how the process works state by state.

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