Real Estate Legal Guide & Laws

In India, owning a property is not an easy task. After saving up enough to buy a decent property, owners are constantly threatened with losing their property through scams or disputes. Did you know? If someone has occupied a property for over 12 years, they will be favoured in the court o

Partition Suit in India is a legal process used to divide property among the co-owners. It is commonly filed when there is a dispute in the partition of the land or property among legal heirs or co-owners. A partition suit under CPC (Civil Procedure Code) is governed by section 9 and Orde

Worried about real estate scams or project delays in Karnataka? How does RERA Karnataka provide a layer of protection for homebuyers? Launched under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, RERA Karnataka was established to bring greater transparency and accountability to t

Bhoomi Karnataka is an online portal launched in 2000 by the Government of Karnataka to digitise land records and make them easily accessible to the people. It is beneficial for farmers and landowners to check their land details without visiting the government office. Residents who want t

Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a unified indirect tax in India, implemented on July 1, 2017, replacing multiple taxes like VAT, service tax, and excise duty. It applies to the supply of goods and services and includes CGST, SGST, and IGST, depending on the nature of the transaction. GST

Tired of the endless paperwork involved in property ownership in Bangalore? E-Khata Bangalore, an initiative by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), is a digital platform designed to revolutionise property management in Bengaluru. This innovative online platform provides citizen

With grief also comes great responsibility. After a person's demise, a certain amount of documentation needs to be sorted.  To transfer property to the legal heir, you must obtain your varisu certificate to prevent your family's precious possessions from falling into the wrong hands. 

The state government of Karnataka, effective October 1, 2023, increased the guidance value, the minimum price set by the government for property transactions, by an average of 25% to 30% across the city. This became a major relief for the real estate sector in the city, which continued to