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Property Documentation

Khata Transfer in Bangalore: A Complete Guide to Name Transfer, Process & Future Scope

Everything you need to know about A Khata vs B Khata, the documents required, the step-by-step BBMP process, and where E-Khata digitization is headed next.

September 29, 20268 min read
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Property Documentation

Stamp Duty & Registration Charges in Bangalore: Complete 2026 Guide

Current stamp duty and registration rates in Karnataka, required documents, the full Sub-Registrar process, and common mistakes that cause delays.

September 30, 20267 min read
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Property Documentation

Rental Agreement Registration in Bangalore: Rules, Costs & Why It Matters

Why 11-month agreements are standard in Bangalore, current stamp duty rates, when registration becomes mandatory, and the full process step by step.

September 30, 20266 min read
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Resale & Documentation

Buying a Resale Flat in Bangalore: Complete Due Diligence Checklist

Title verification, Khata status, Encumbrance Certificate, society dues, and the 1% TDS rule — everything to check before buying a resale flat in Bangalore.

October 4, 20268 min read
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Resale & Documentation

Buying Property from an NRI Seller: TDS Rules Every Bangalore Buyer Must Know

No ₹50 lakh threshold, higher TDS rates on the full sale price, Form 27Q, and why getting this wrong can make you personally liable for the shortfall.

October 4, 20267 min read
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For Landlords

What Happens If a Tenant Doesn't Vacate After the Lease Ends?

The legal eviction process for Bangalore landlords — what notice to give, when to go to court, and what you must never do, even if the lease has clearly ended.

October 5, 20266 min read
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Buyer & Tenant Safety

How to Spot a Fake Property Listing in Bangalore

Visiting-pass fees, fake landlords, and stolen listing photos — the scam patterns to watch for in Bangalore real estate, and how to verify before you pay anything.

October 5, 20266 min read
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For Tenants

Security Deposit Refund Rules in Bangalore: What Tenants Can Expect

Valid deductions, refund timelines, why Karnataka deposits run higher than the national norm, and what to do if your landlord won't return your deposit.

October 5, 20266 min read
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Property Documentation

BESCOM Name Transfer in Bangalore: Documents, Fees & Process

How to move a BESCOM electricity connection into your name after buying a flat: documents, fees, timeline, and the unpaid-dues trap to avoid.

October 10, 20266 min read
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