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TDS on Rent 2026: NRI & Resident Owners and Tenants Guide

TDS on rent differs for NRI owners, resident owners, resident tenants and NRI tenants. Rates, thresholds, forms and deadlines for 2026, explained separately.

30 Oct 2026 · by Justin

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AI Shopping Agents and Real Estate in India: What to Watch

AI shopping agents are arriving in India. See how agentic commerce could shape warehousing, malls and high streets, with Bengaluru data and what to check.

7 November 2026 · 8 minutes read

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Lower TDS Certificate for NRI Property Sale: Form 128 Guide

How a lower TDS certificate helps NRIs selling property in India: Form 128 (old Form 13), documents, timeline and how it cuts TDS on the full sale price.

6 November 2026 · 7 minutes read

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Double Sale of Property in Bangalore: How to Protect Yourself

Same property sold twice? Learn how double sales happen in Bangalore, who wins in law, the checks that catch them and what to do if it happens to you.

5 November 2026 · 8 minutes read

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Mojini 11E Sketch Karnataka: How to Apply and Check (2026)

Buying part of a survey number in Karnataka? Learn what the 11E sketch is, how to check or apply for one on Mojini (Bhoomojini), and what to verify.

4 November 2026 · 6 minutes read

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Kaveri 2.0 Karnataka: EC, Guidance Value and Registration Guide

Use Kaveri 2.0 before you buy in Karnataka: apply for the encumbrance certificate, check guidance value, calculate stamp duty and book registration.

3 November 2026 · 7 minutes read

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Bhoomi Karnataka: How to Check Land Records Before Buying

A buyer’s guide to Bhoomi, Karnataka’s land records portal: how to read the RTC, track mutation, get a signed i-RTC and avoid common search errors.

30 October 2026 · 8 minutes read

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Power of Attorney for Property in Karnataka: What Resident and NRI Owners Need to Know

Karnataka now requires registration of a power of attorney that authorises a property transfer. See what it means for residents, NRIs and buyers, and the 3-month stamping rule.

30 October 2026 · 8 minutes read

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TDS on Rent 2026: NRI & Resident Owners and Tenants Guide

TDS on rent differs for NRI owners, resident owners, resident tenants and NRI tenants. Rates, thresholds, forms and deadlines for 2026, explained separately.

30 October 2026 · 10 minutes read

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Legal Heir Certificate in Bengaluru: Which Certificate Do You Need for Property?

A parent has passed away. Which certificate do you need for the khata and sale? Surviving Family Member, Family Tree, succession or probate, explained for Bengaluru.

29 October 2026 · 8 minutes read

Wrong Entry on Your Credit Report? RBI 30-Day Rule Before a Home Loan

Credit report errors can delay a home loan. Learn the RBI’s 30-day rule, the ₹100 a day compensation, and how Bengaluru buyers should fix errors before applying.

28 October 2026 · 7 minutes read

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Does RERA Cover Shops and Offices? Commercial Buyer Rights

RERA covers commercial units too. See which protections apply to shops and offices, the 10% advance cap, common areas vs sellable units and what to check.

26 October 2026 · 5 minutes read

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Road Width, FAR & TDR in Bengaluru: What Can You Build?

Road width decides FAR, premium FAR and TDR in Bengaluru. See worked figures for built-up area and floors by road width, and what to check before buying.

23 October 2026 · 8 minutes read

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Property Scams in Bengaluru: 10 Patterns to Spot Before You Pay

How do property scams work in Bengaluru? See the common patterns, 2026 cases, a step-by-step verification sequence, red flags and what to do if you’ve paid.

22 October 2026 · 7 minutes read

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RERA Registered vs RERA Approved: What Homebuyers Must Check

“RERA approved” isn’t a legal status. Learn how it differs from RERA registered, how to check K-RERA, what “RERA not applicable” means and red flags.

21 October 2026 · 4 minutes read

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Undivided Share of Land (UDS): Meaning, RERA Rules and Why It Matters

UDS is your share of the land under a flat. Learn how it’s calculated, what RERA says, where it’s recorded and why it matters for redevelopment.

20 October 2026 · 8 minutes read

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NRI Buying Property in Bengaluru: FEMA, Payment, Repatriation

Can an NRI buy a Bengaluru flat? See FEMA rules, how to pay, PoA, TDS, repatriation and Bengaluru checks like K-RERA and e-Khata.

20 October 2026 · 4 minutes read

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Delayed Possession in Bengaluru: RERA Section 18 Refund or Interest

Builder missed the possession date? RERA Section 18 lets you take a refund with interest or stay and get monthly delay interest. See the Karnataka rate and steps.

20 October 2026 · 6 minutes read

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DC Conversion in Karnataka 2026: What Changed and How Plot Buyers Verify It

Building on unconverted agricultural land is illegal. See what DC conversion is, what changed in 2025, and a step-by-step check before you buy a plot in Karnataka.

20 October 2026 · 6 minutes read

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Joint Development (JDA) Flats in Bengaluru: Whose Share Is Your Flat?

In a JDA project the builder may not own the land. Learn developer share vs landowner share flats, who can sign your sale deed, and what to verify first.

20 October 2026 · 7 minutes read

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Bengaluru A-eKhata Plot Subdivision Online: Rules, Fees and Steps

Joint owners of an A-eKhata plot in Bengaluru can now subdivide it online and get separate A-eKhatas. Here are the rules, fees and steps.

20 October 2026 · 5 minutes read