Why Your Rent Agreement Must Be Registered – And How to Do It A rent agreement is often treated like a routine piece of paperwork. The landlord sends a template, the tenant fills in the details, both parties sign it, and everyone moves on. But when a disagreement over rent, security deposit, notice period, property… Continue reading Why Your Rent Agreement Must Be Registered – And How to Do It
Author: Shivanshi Dheer
What is TDS on Rent Under Section 194-IB – Guide for Landlords
What is TDS on Rent Under Section 194-IB – Guide for Landlords If you are a landlord receiving more than ₹50,000 in monthly rent, you may have heard your tenant mention TDS on rent under Section 194-IB. But what exactly is TDS on rent? Who deducts it? When is it deducted? Does the landlord lose… Continue reading What is TDS on Rent Under Section 194-IB – Guide for Landlords
How to Invest in Property for Rental Income in India
How to Invest in Property for Rental Income in India: A Guide for Investors Buying or investing in property for rental income sounds simple. You purchase a house or apartment, find a tenant, collect rent every month, and watch your investment grow. But anyone who has actually owned a rental property knows that the reality… Continue reading How to Invest in Property for Rental Income in India
Semi-Furnished vs Fully Furnished: Which is Better for Renters?
Semi-Furnished vs Fully Furnished: Which is Better for Renters? Finding a rental home in India often starts with a familiar question: should you choose a semi-furnished flat or a fully furnished house? At first glance, the answer seems simple. A fully furnished property comes with furniture and appliances, while a semi-furnished property comes with only… Continue reading Semi-Furnished vs Fully Furnished: Which is Better for Renters?
Tax on Selling a Rental Property in India (2026 Guide)
If you have been renting out a flat for a few years, you may now be thinking of selling it. One question comes up almost immediately. How much tax is there on selling a rental property? It is a fair worry. Property is usually one of the biggest assets a person owns. Selling it wrong,… Continue reading Tax on Selling a Rental Property in India (2026 Guide)
Why Is a Rental Agreement Made for 11 Months Only?
Why Is a Rental Agreement Made for 11 Months Only? If you have ever rented a flat in India, or given your own flat on rent, you must have noticed something odd. The agreement almost never says 12 months. It says 11 months. Not 10, not 12, but exactly 11. And if you ask most… Continue reading Why Is a Rental Agreement Made for 11 Months Only?
How Long Does It Take for a Rental Property to Become Profitable in India?
If you own a rental flat, a PG, or a hostel, you have asked yourself this question at least once: when will this property actually start making money for me? You pay the EMI every month, you pay for repairs, and then you collect rent. But somehow, when you sit down and do the maths,… Continue reading How Long Does It Take for a Rental Property to Become Profitable in India?
What is rental management? Tools to manage your property efficiently.
If you own even one rental property, a PG, or a hostel, you already know the daily headache. Rent doesn’t come on time. A tenant calls at 11 PM about a leaking tap. You write an entry in the register, and then you can’t find it later when your CA asks for it during tax… Continue reading What is rental management? Tools to manage your property efficiently.
Zero Tax on ₹17 Lakh Rental Income? Here’s How It Works
Zero Tax on ₹17 Lakh Rental Income? Here’s How It Works A Bengaluru CA’s LinkedIn post went viral for revealing a perfectly legal combination of Section 24(a) and Section 87A that can wipe out your entire rental tax bill to zero tax – no receipts required. “The tax code isn’t broken. Most people just don’t… Continue reading Zero Tax on ₹17 Lakh Rental Income? Here’s How It Works
How to Handle Notice Period in PG Business
How to Handle Notice Period in PG Business If you have been running a PG for even six months, you know this story: A tenant walks up to you on the 30th of the month and says, “Uncle, I am leaving tomorrow.” Your heart sinks. You haven’t advertised the room. You haven’t found a new… Continue reading How to Handle Notice Period in PG Business