Before you pay a booking amount for a flat or villa in Bengaluru, verify the project on the Karnataka RERA portal. Here is exactly what to check, what the numbers mean and what to do if something does not match. See More

For an under-construction home, your bank releases the loan in stages and you pay pre-EMI on the amount released so far. This guide explains how pre-EMI works, how to calculate it, how it differs from full EMI and what to ask your lender before you sign. See More

Karnataka’s Gruha Jyothi scheme gives eligible households free electricity, but your benefit can stop if your connection details are wrong or your verification is pending. This guide covers eligibility, how to apply, how to check your status and what to do if you have moved or missed the verification visit. See More

FAR tells you how much floor area can legally be built on a plot. Before you buy property in Bengaluru, here's what it means, how it's calculated, and what actually affects it for your specific site. See More

Two flats of the same size in the same project can have different prices because of PLC. This guide explains what Preferential Location Charge means, how it is calculated, whether it can be negotiated and how to decide if it is worth paying. See More

An Expression of Interest is not a booking, but the money and terms attached to it can matter a lot. This guide explains what EOI means in real estate, how the process works and what to check on refunds, pricing and unit allocation before you pay. See More

No EMI Till Possession sounds like free money, but it is only a payment arrangement between the builder and you. This guide explains what the offer covers, how it affects your loan tenure and what to get in writing before you book an under construction flat. See More

Getting the keys is not the same as having occupancy approval. This guide explains what an Occupancy Certificate is, who issues it in Bengaluru, how to check it against official records and what to verify before taking possession of a flat See More

When you buy a flat, you also buy a share of the land under the building. This guide explains what UDS means, how to calculate it, where to check it in your documents and what to verify before you sign. See More

Learn what property tax is, who pays it, how it is calculated and paid, applicable rebates and exemptions, and how property tax differs from stamp duty. See More

PMAY-U 2.0 is live, running through 2029, with real subsidy money on the table. Here's exactly who qualifies, how much you can actually get, and the step-by-step process to apply. See More

Understand the key Builder Buyer Agreement clauses, RERA requirements, payment terms, possession, cancellation, delay provisions and essential checks before signing. See More

Learn how to apply for a Family Tree Certificate in Bangalore, including eligibility, required documents, online and offline application, fees, timelines and property inheritance uses. See More

BBMP has cut the B Khata to A Khata conversion fee from 5% to 2% for a limited window in 2026. Here is the eligibility, documents and step by step process to convert before the deadline. See More

A sale deed is the one document that actually transfers property ownership. Here is what it must contain, how it differs from other property documents, and what to verify before you sign one. See More