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Plots of India Editorial TeamReal-estate research & editorial desk
The Plots of India editorial team researches land regulations, state registration rules and local plot markets across India. Every guide is written from official sources — RERA portals, state land-record and registration departments, and the Income Tax Department — and reviewed whenever rules change. Our goal is simple: help buyers make land decisions with verified information, not guesswork.
Every cost of buying a plot in India: stamp duty, registration fee, 1% TDS under Section 194-IA, GST, PLC, EDC, brokerage and legal fees — with a worked example.
Plot loan vs home loan: how much you can borrow, which plots banks finance, why plot loans have no tax benefit, and when a composite loan is the smarter choice.
Compare residential, commercial and agricultural land in India on permitted use, who can buy, bank loans, liquidity, tax and risk — and pick the right plot for your goal.
A practical guide to buying a plot in Gurgaon: HSVP vs DTCP-licensed colonies, DDJAY plots, EDC/IDC dues, Haryana RERA checks and the micro-markets buyers consider.
Everything you need before buying a plot in Mohali: GMADA vs private colonies, PAPRA approvals, RERA Punjab, top locations like Airport Road and New Chandigarh, and registration costs.
Convert gaj, marla, kanal, bigha, guntha, cent and acre into sq ft and sq m with exact tables, regional variations and a worked price-per-sq-yd example.
What RERA approved plots really are, when RERA registration is mandatory for plotted projects, the protections you get, and how to verify a RERA number online.
A 12-point checklist to verify a plot before buying in India — title deed, revenue records, encumbrance certificate, approvals, RERA and on-ground checks.