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Gift Deed vs Settlement Deed vs Will (2026): How to Transfer Property Within a Family in India

Gift deed, settlement deed or will? Compare when ownership moves, costs, tax and cancellation, with verified Karnataka rates, and pick the right one.

17 Oct 2026 · by Justin

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Karnataka Apartment Act 2026: What Bengaluru Owners Must Know

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Bengaluru Master Plan Zones: Check Land Use Before Buying

Which Bengaluru master plan zones allow homes? Learn RMP 2015 zone types, what’s in force, and how to verify a plot’s land use before you pay.

17 October 2026 · 8 minutes read

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Gift Deed vs Settlement Deed vs Will (2026): How to Transfer Property Within a Family in India

Gift deed, settlement deed or will? Compare when ownership moves, costs, tax and cancellation, with verified Karnataka rates, and pick the right one.

17 October 2026 · 9 minutes read

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BDA’s Two-Thirds Consent Rule for Post-OC Plan Changes: What Owners Should Know

BDA now needs two-thirds owner consent before changing building plans in completed apartment projects. See what the rule says, why, and what owners and buyers should check.

16 October 2026 · 7 minutes read

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BDA Site Lease-cum-Sale in Bengaluru: The 10-Year Rule Explained

Buying a BDA site? Allotment isn’t ownership. Learn the lease-cum-sale period, construction rules, resale limits and the documents to check in Bengaluru.

16 October 2026 · 6 minutes read

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Karnataka Apartment Act 2026: What Bengaluru Owners Must Know

Karnataka’s new Apartment Act got the Governor’s assent on 9 Oct 2026. See what changes for Bengaluru flat owners, RWAs and buyers, and what’s pending.

16 October 2026 · 8 minutes read

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SC on IBC Moratorium: Can Homebuyers Sue Promoters? (2026)

The Supreme Court held the IBC moratorium protects only the builder company. See what it means for homebuyers, and what the ruling does not decide.

16 October 2026 · 6 minutes read

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B Khata to A Khata Conversion in Karnataka: Who Is Eligible and How to Apply

Karnataka now allows eligible B Khata plots up to 1,000 sq m to convert to A Khata till Dec 2027. See cut-off dates, exclusions, officers and how to apply.

16 October 2026 · 6 minutes read

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e-Aasthi 2.0 in Bengaluru: What Changes for Owners and NRIs

Bengaluru’s e-Aasthi 2.0 brings online khata bifurcation, tracking and NRI access. See what changes for owners and NRIs, and how to prepare.

16 October 2026 · 5 minutes read

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TDS on Property Purchase in Bengaluru 2026: Form 141 Replaces 26QB

Buying a flat above ₹50 lakh? You deduct 1% TDS and file Form 141, not 26QB. See the rate, deadline, joint buyer rules and a worked example.

16 October 2026 · 6 minutes read

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30x40 vs 40x60 Plot: Which Is the Better Investment?

30x40 or 40x60 plot? Compare cost, construction, rental potential, resale and legal checks, with Bengaluru’s 2026 rules as a worked example.

15 October 2026 · 6 minutes read

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BESCOM Online Name Change 2026: How to Transfer Your Electricity Connection

BESCOM now offers a fully digital name change for electricity connections in urban areas. See who needs it, the steps, and what buyers and heirs should check.

15 October 2026 · 5 minutes read

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Bengaluru Property Registration Cost 2026: Stamp Duty, Fee and Total

Budgeting 1 to 2% for registration? In Bengaluru it is about 7.6% above ₹45 lakh. See stamp duty, the 2% fee, guidance value rules and worked examples.

15 October 2026 · 6 minutes read

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BWSSB’s Water Plan for Bengaluru: What It Means for Homebuyers

BWSSB has outlined plans on Cauvery, rainwater harvesting, leaks and treated water. See what they mean for Bengaluru homebuyers and owners, plus a checklist.

15 October 2026 · 5 minutes read

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How to Calculate Your Home Loan EMI Yourself: Bengaluru Buyer’s Guide 2026

Learn to work out your home loan EMI, see how tenure and prepayment change total interest, and what the 2026 repo rate hike means. Bengaluru examples.

15 October 2026 · 6 minutes read

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PLC and Floor Rise Charges in Bengaluru: What They Add and How to Negotiate

How much do PLC and floor rise charges add to a Bengaluru flat? See typical ranges, a worked example with GST, and how to compare and negotiate.

14 October 2026 · 6 minutes read

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Bengaluru Property Tax Software Charge: ₹200 or ₹1,000 Explained

GBA has added a software charge to Bengaluru property tax bills: ₹200 for homes, ₹1,000 for commercial. See what it is, why, and what owners should do.

14 October 2026 · 5 minutes read

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Carpet Area vs Super Built-up Area in Bengaluru: Which to Pay For

Is the bigger area number the bigger home? Learn carpet, built-up and super built-up area, what RERA requires, and how to compare flats in Bengaluru.

14 October 2026 · 5 minutes read

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Builder Handover in Bengaluru: What You’re Owed Beyond the Keys

Got your flat keys in Bengaluru? See what the builder must still hand over: owners’ association, common areas, documents and funds, and what to do if they don’t.

14 October 2026 · 6 minutes read

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Legal Opinion Before Buying Property in Bengaluru: What an Advocate Checks

Should you get a lawyer’s title report before buying property in Bengaluru? See what an advocate checks, when it is needed, and how to use the report.

14 October 2026 · 5 minutes read

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NRI Buying an Apartment in India: FEMA, TDS & PoA Guide

Can an NRI buy a flat in India? How funding, TDS, capital gains, Power of Attorney and repatriation work, explained by a RERA-registered firm active since 2003.

12 October 2026 · 8 minutes read