Real Estate in India: home buying guides, loans, RERA, taxes and calculators
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Practical guides for Indian home buyers, renters and investors: loans, RERA, taxes, legal checks and costs, with free calculators to try the numbers yourself.
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How to Check RERA Registration Before Buying a Property in IndiaBuying an apartment or residential plot involves more than checking the location, price and construction quality. Before paying a booking amount, buyers must establish whether the project has the necessary regulatory registration and whether the information provided by...Read the guide →
Home Loan Basics in India: EMI, Interest Rate, Tenure and Eligibility ExplainedFor most Indian families, buying a home involves taking a housing loan because arranging the entire purchase amount from personal savings is difficult. A...Read the guide →
First-Time Home Buyer Checklist in India: Everything to Check Before Buying a HouseBuying a first home is a major financial milestone for most Indian families. It often involves years of savings, a substantial home loan and...Read the guide →Free real estate calculators
Illustrative estimates only. Your lender, state and property will decide the real numbers.
Home loan EMI
See your monthly EMI and the total interest over the loan.
How much loan can I afford?
Estimates a comfortable loan size from your income and existing EMIs.
Lenders use their own rules and credit checks. Treat this as a starting point, not an approval.
Total cost of buying a home
Add stamp duty, registration and other costs to the price. Enter the rates for your state.
Stamp duty and registration rates differ by state and can change. Check the current rates with your state registration office.
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Disclaimer: This section is for general education and is not legal, tax or financial advice. Property rules, rates and taxes change and differ by state. Verify details with official sources and a qualified professional before you decide.