Investment
Capital gains on property sale: LTCG, STCG and Section 54
Sell a property after 2 years, and you have one of four legal routes to defer or eliminate capital-gains tax. Here they are.
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The 99Land Real Estate Blog
Practical, India-specific guides on buying, selling, renting and investing in property — updated for 2026.
Investment
Home-loan rejection reasons — and how to fix them
A 750+ CIBIL score still doesn't guarantee approval. The 7 reasons banks reject home loans in India and what to do.
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Investment
REITs in India: a simpler way to own commercial real estate
Embassy, Mindspace, Nexus — Indian REITs yield 6-7% plus capital appreciation, with no tenant hassle. Here is the mechanics.
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Investment
Real estate for NRIs in India: FEMA, repatriation and tax
Can an NRI buy agricultural land in India? Can they repatriate ₹1 Cr from a sale? The FEMA + Income Tax answer in one place.
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Rental
Security deposit refund: what landlords can and cannot deduct
Repainting, deep cleaning, damaged fittings — which deductions from your security deposit are legitimate and which are not.
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Rental
PG vs. co-living vs. flat rental: which fits your stage
Zolo, Stanza, Colive — the co-living options have exploded. Here is how they compare to a traditional PG or a shared flat in 2026.
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Rental
Rent agreement in India: 11-month vs. lease, TDS and deposits
Why almost every rent agreement in India is 11 months, when to register a lease instead, and how to get your deposit back.
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Plot / Land
Agricultural vs. residential land — conversion, tax, resale
Agricultural land is cheap but restricted; residential is expensive but liquid. A practical guide for long-hold investors.
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Plot / Land
Buying a plot in India: DTCP, BMRDA and the zone traps
An unapproved plot is ₹20L cheaper — and unsaleable in 10 years. Here is how to spot the difference.
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Commercial
How to read a commercial lease deed — 10 clauses that matter
Escalation, lock-in, exit clause, common-area maintenance — the 10 clauses you have to read slowly before signing a commercial lease.
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Commercial
GST on commercial property purchase and lease in India
Under-construction commercial: 12% GST with ITC. Resale: 0%. Leasing commercial space: 18% GST if the tenant is registered.
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Commercial
Commercial property in India: shop vs. office vs. warehouse
Commercial real-estate yields in India range from 6% (retail high-street) to 10% (tier-2 warehouse). Here is how each asset class behaves.
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