Author: Shivanshi Dheer

From 15 October 2026, most UPI rent payments above ₹2,000 will cost PG, hostel and co-living owners 0.4% + GST on every payment. Almost every monthly rent payment is above ₹2,000, so this new charge, called MDR, will apply to the majority of rent collected through UPI. The good news is that there are simple,… Continue reading How to Avoid MDR on Rent Payments: A Guide for PG Owners

RentOk AutoPay & e-NACH for Automatic Rent Collection For most PG, hostel and co-living operators, the first week of every month is spent collecting rent. It involves repeated reminders, follow-up calls, promises of payment that slip by a few days, and manual updates to registers or spreadsheets. RentOk AutoPay ends that routine. Your tenant approves… Continue reading RentOk AutoPay & e-NACH for Automatic Rent Collection

Satya Niketan Building Collapse: What Happened in Detail? If you’ve ever searched for a PG in Delhi, chances are you’ve come across Satya Niketan. It’s close to Delhi University’s South Campus, packed with PGs, cafés, students and young professionals, and is one of those areas where location is a huge part of the appeal. But… Continue reading Satya Niketan Building Collapse: What Happened in Detail?

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

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? 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?

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? 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?

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?