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Pune property buyer guides

Plain-English guides to the things that decide a Pune property purchase — stamp duty and GST, the true all-in cost, verifying a project on MahaRERA, carpet vs built-up area, the metro and rental yields.

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• The True All-In Cost of Buying a Flat in Pune (2026) — The sticker price is not what you pay. Here is the real all-in cost of a Pune flat in 2026 — stamp duty, GST, registration, and other charges — with a worked example.
• Stamp Duty & Registration Charges in Pune (2026) — Current Pune stamp duty and registration rates for 2026 — 7% for men, 6% for women, 6.5% joint — plus the metro cess, local body tax and a worked example.
• GST on Under-Construction Property in India (2026) — GST on flats in 2026: 5% on under-construction homes, 1% on affordable housing, and 0% on ready-to-move — with the no-input-tax-credit rule explained.
• How to Verify a Project on MahaRERA (Step by Step) — A step-by-step guide to checking any Pune/Maharashtra project on the MahaRERA portal — registration number, carpet area, possession date, approvals and complaints.
• Carpet vs Built-Up vs Super Built-Up Area (Explained) — What carpet, built-up and super built-up area mean, why RERA mandates carpet area, and how the difference changes the real price per sqft you pay.
• Pune Metro in 2026 and What It Means for Property — The status of every Pune Metro line in 2026 — Purple, Aqua and Hinjewadi–Shivajinagar Line 3 — and which residential corridors benefit most.
• Best Pune Localities for Rental Yield (2026) — Where Pune rental yields are highest in 2026 — Wagholi, Punawale, Hinjewadi-belt and more — with the price-vs-yield trade-off for investors.
• NRI Guide to Buying Property in Pune (2026) — How NRIs and OCIs can buy a flat in Pune in 2026 — FEMA rules, NRE/NRO funding, repatriation, TDS on resale, home loans and the documents you need.
• Home Loan & EMI Guide for Pune Homebuyers (2026) — Home loan interest rates, LTV/down payment, eligibility and tax benefits in 2026 — and how to estimate your real EMI before buying a flat in Pune.
• Ready-to-Move vs Under-Construction: Which to Buy? — The real trade-offs between ready-to-move and under-construction flats — GST, price, risk, possession and what suits an end-user vs an investor.
• Vastu for Flats: A Practical Beginner’s Guide — A simple, practical guide to Vastu for apartments — entrance, kitchen, bedroom and light direction — and how much it really affects livability and resale.