Buying a home? 11 property documents every homebuyer must check before purchaseIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 1...
06 Jul, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Husband leaves some properties to sister through Will, excluding wife and children; Supreme Court upholds it for this reasonThe Supreme Court has upheld a husband's Will, which disinherited his wife and children from certain properties, favouring his sister. The ...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Catch 'em before they fall: India's new climate safety netIndian cities face a dual threat of extreme heat and torrential monsoons, severely impacting informal workers. Traditional insurance and go...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
Ayodhya donation theft: UP Police probe assets of 22-year-old accused earning Rs 15,000 a monthA 22-year-old earning ₹15,000 monthly is under UP Police scrutiny for allegedly acquiring a ₹65-lakh house, a new farmhouse, a ₹1-lakh moto...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Why clean land records are key to India's property marketStates are rapidly digitizing land records to streamline India's complex property market. This move aims to curb disputes, speed up transac...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Lucknow fire: LDA issues demolition notice for Aliganj building after 15 die in blazeFollowing a devastating fire that claimed 15 lives, the Lucknow Development Authority has issued a demolition notice for the Aliganj buildi...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Think property makes you rich? These 5 facts tell a different storyAs per a 2017 RBI report, a typical middle-class Indian family puts 70-80% of its net worth into realty. No asset class would be considered...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
Booked flats in 2005, still awaiting possession: Builder ordered to pay 10.05% interest to homebuyers for nearly 20-year delayThe Bombay High Court, in its ruling, said a builder can’t indefinitely retain purchasers’ money while failing to deliver homes. For the de...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
Bengaluru property owners alert! Can you get mutation done without a Khata? Here’s what the law saysBengaluru property owners can face challenges with mutation without an existing Khata. While legally possible with valid title documents, t...
03 Jun, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
Bengaluru property tax: e-Khata open house to be held on May 30, 2026 at these areas under Bhoo Guarantee schemeBengaluru citizens can attend an e-Khata open house on May 30, 2026. This event, part of the Bhoo Guarantee- 6th guarantee scheme, offers o...
29 May, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
e-khata established order in Bengaluru property administration, says GBA Spl CommissionerBengaluru e-khata: This digital initiative has brought structure to property dealings, successfully minimising issues related to unapproved...
27 May, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
Inherited property via Will? Do you need mutation in your name - here’s what law saysInheriting property via Will? While mutation records update who pays taxes, they don't transfer ownership. Courts permit mutation for heirs...
27 May, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Do I need to convert my leasehold DDA flat to freehold to sell it?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I have a DDA flat since 2008, which is leasehold. I now want to sell it. Is it mandatory to convert it to freehol...
26 May, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Man added his name to ancestral land records using common surname trick; Karnataka HC restores land to original ownersThe Karnataka High Court restored ancestral land to three brothers after an outsider, Basappa, falsely mutated his name using a common surn...
25 May, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Claiming your inheritance by executing a Will: What legal heirs must know about nominees, probate and asset transfersExecuting a Will in India is often more complex than believed, involving numerous institutions and documentation hurdles. Nominees do not a...
23 May, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
No new Khata for revenue land acquired through partition deed in Bengaluru? Expert explains the available optionsBengaluru property owners face a new hurdle. The city's e-Khata portal does not allow new Khata creation for revenue land acquired through ...
21 May, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Robert Vadra withdraws in Delhi HC plea against trial court summons in Haryana land deal caseBusinessman Robert Vadra has withdrawn his petition in the Delhi High Court. The petition challenged a trial court order summoning him in a...
18 May, 2026, 12.13 PM IST