Clauses in sale agreements and deeds that buyers rarely read
The clauses in a builder's agreement that cost buyers later: plan changes, grace periods, exit penalties and resale limits, and why a lawyer should read it before you sign.
What happens when a project changes builders midway
What a mid-project builder change means for your agreement, possession date and construction quality, and what RERA requires before a project can be transferred.
Best time to buy a house: market timing or your own readiness
Waiting for the perfect price rarely works. These are the financial signs that you are ready to buy a home, and the few market factors worth watching once you are.
How to calculate the real price per sq ft of an apartment
Work out what a flat really costs per sq ft: which charges to count, which to leave out, and why you should divide by carpet area.
How home loan interest rates affect what you can afford
Half a percent on a home loan changes your EMI, your total cost and the loan you qualify for. What drives the rate and how to budget for it when buying in Hyderabad.
How to check a builder's reputation and past projects
With an under-construction flat you are relying on the builder to deliver. Here is what a builder's record affects and five ways to check it.
Ready-to-move vs under-construction flats: how to choose
Ready flats cost more and carry less risk. Under-construction flats are cheaper and attract GST and delay risk. How the two compare on price, payment, tax and timing.
What to know about maintenance charges before buying a flat
Maintenance is a monthly cost that buyers often discover after moving in. Here is what it covers, how it is calculated, what the corpus fund is, and the questions to ask before you book.
How to calculate property tax in Hyderabad
How the municipal corporation works out property tax on a home or a shop in Hyderabad, with the formula, an example, and how to pay online.
How to convert agricultural land to residential use in Telangana
Agricultural land in Telangana has to be converted to non-agricultural use before you can build on it. Here are the steps, the portal that now handles it, and what a plot buyer should check.
What a flat in Hyderabad costs beyond the quoted price
Ten charges sit on top of a builder's base price in Hyderabad, from stamp duty and GST to parking and floor rise. Here is each one with its typical range.
How to check a builder's RERA registration in Telangana
Checking a project's RERA registration on the Telangana portal takes about five minutes. Here is where to look, what to read and what should make you stop.
Clear title for land in Hyderabad: 9 checks before you pay
Nine checks to run before you pay for a plot in Hyderabad, from the encumbrance certificate and land records to a site visit and a lawyer.
How RERA protects home buyers in Telangana
What RERA gives a flat buyer in Telangana: registration, the 70% account, delay interest and five years of defect cover, plus the checks you still have to do yourself.
What is the minimum down payment for a flat in Hyderabad?
The RBI caps how much of a flat's value a lender can fund, so the minimum down payment is 10%, 20% or 25% depending on your loan size. Here is how to work out yours, and what the loan will not cover.