Property guides

Practical, India-specific guidance on buying, renting and selling — what to check, what it costs, and what the law says in your state.

The eight documents to check — sale deed, EC, approved plan, tax receipts, RERA — and where to get each one.

Approximate stamp duty and registration percentages for every major Indian state, and the concessions for women buyers.

What facing means, why east and north are preferred, and how much weight to give Vastu when buying.