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Properties to Get Costlier as Stamp Duty in Mumbai Hiked to 6%/commonfloor

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Stamp duty and registration charges in Mumbai continue one of the largest sources of revenue for the state government of Maharashtra. As a matter of fact, the government has been pitching on Mumbai’s real estate boom to encourage growth and development.

The Maharashtra government’s decision to raise a 1% surcharge on stamp duty for properties in Mumbai, could negatively affect the realty market and home buyers, nowadays when property deals are already charged with high tax rates.

It would be raised on the sale, lease, mortgage, and gift of real estate transaction, within the area of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The existing stamp duty on houses in Mumbai is 5%, which will now increase to 6%, making properties more costly.

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How the Stamp Duty Hike Will Impact the Homebuyers?

This move is particularly discouraging for the mid-segment homebuyers who are thinking of buying property due to easy availability of options and reduce interest rates currently.

Hence, if the ready reckoner rate for a property is Rs 2.75 lakhs and the agreement value is Rs 5,50,000,00 lakhs, then, the stamp duty will be calculated on the agreement value of Rs 5,50,000,00 lakhs.

A Comparative Study of Property Charges Before the Hike

Assume you buy a 200 sqm flat near Andheri where the Ready Reckoner rate for residential property is Rs 264200 per sq.mt. Considering the property’s agreement value is the same as the Ready Reckoner Rate in the locality, your property price calculation will be as follows:

Total Cost of the property before the hike

A. Area of the flat

200 sqm

B. Ready Reckoner Rate

Rs 2,75,000/sqm

C. Price of flat (AxB)

Rs 5,50,00,000

D. Stamp Duty (5% of C)

Rs 27,50,000

E. Registration fee

(1% of C or 30,000, whichever is less)

Rs 30,000

F. Total cost (C+D+E)

Rs 5,77,80000

A Comparative Study of Property Charges After the Stamp Duty Hike

Total Cost of the property after the hike

A. Area of the flat

200 sqm

B. Ready Reckoner Rate

Rs 2,75,000/sqm

C. Price of flat (AxB)

Rs 5,50,00,000

D. Stamp Duty (6% of C)

Rs 33,00,000

E. Registration fee

(1% of C or 30,000, whichever is less)

Rs 30,000

F. Total cost (C+D+E)

Rs 5,8330000

The above table is showing that before rate hike one has to Pay Rs.5,77,80000 for a 200 sqm flat in Maharashtra but after a rise of 1% as a surcharge, for the same property, people have to pay Rs.58330000 which goes Rs.550000 more.

But wait, this isn’t the actual cost of the apartment. There are many other un-advertised costs which are hidden and are calculated over and above the advertised price. And yes, do n’t make the mistake of underestimating these costs as they normally make up to 20% of the advertised cost.

Here are what all the costs a builder/developer will charge you when you actually buy the apartment/property and sign the buyer’s agreement in Maharashtra:

What Are the Hidden Charges a Homebuyer Have to Pay to Buy a Flat in Mumbai?

Nature

Amount in Rs.

Calculation Basis

BSP

3000000

1200 Sq. feet * 2,500

PLC

 120000

4% of BSP. PLC location depends on buyers

EEC & FFEC

  60000

1200 Sq. ft * Rs. 50 per Sq. ft.

EDC & IDC

120000

1200 Sq.ft. * Rs.100/ Sq.ft.

Open Car parking space

125000

Fixed amount (differ from project to project)

Covered parking space

200000

Fixed amount (differ from project to project)

Club membership

 45000

Fixed amount (differ from project to project)

Power back-up

 30000

Fixed amount (differ from project to project)

Electric Connection charges

   3000

Fixed amount (Approximate value)

Water, Drainage, and Sewerage

   3000

Fixed amount (Approximate value)

Stamp Duty

180000

6% of BSP. Need to be paid to the government

Registration Fees

30000

1% for every state

GST Tax

360000

12% of BSP. Need to be paid to the government

Total Advertise Cost

3000000

Total (Extra and hidden costs)

1276000

Grand Total

4276000

Please note that all the charges are calculated on the basis of Super Built-up Area and not Built-up Area. As per industry standards, the difference between the super area and built-up area is approximately 18-20%. i.e. while you pay the price for 1200 sq.ft. (super area), the actual built-up area in your apartment would be somewhat 960 sq.ft. (1200 – 20% of 1200) = 960 sq.ft.

Government’s Decision to Deduce the GST Rates

This is not the end. Recently, the GST Council has made a decision to reduce the Goods & Service Tax (GST) rates for under construction projects to 5% from the effective rate of 12%. Keeping in mind the objectives of  “Housing for All by 2022”, the government has reduced the GST to marginal 1% for affordable housing. Apart from that, completed projects which have received Occupancy Certificate (OC) will not attract GST.

Rationalization of GST Rate:

Residential Segment Type

Existing Effective GST Rate

New Effective GST Rate

ITC Availability

Residential properties outside affordable segment

12%

5%

Without ITC

Affordable housing properties

8%

1%

Without ITC

Once the decision will come into force, the property rate will decrease and will benefit the homebuyers across the nation. The above property calculation table where the GST rate is taken as 12% on the BSP, the buyer has to pay Rs.3,60,000 as GST charges on their home. The purchase will be reduced by Rs.2,10,000 (Rs.360000 – Rs.1,50,000). We can say that homebuyers will save up to Rs.2,10,000 on their purchase.

How the Stamp Duty Hike Will Impact the Mumbai Property Market?

Property in Mumbai is remarkably overpriced and most of the demand is moving towards Navi Mumbai and Thane. Now, those who are moving from the suburbs to the Island City will be the ones who would be most affected. If the surcharge is imposed, homebuyers will move to Thane and Navi Mumbai for their housing needs more actively.

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Modi govt changed rules: Now get bigger homes under PM Awas Yojana

PMAYGood news for all the home buyers in cities. Changes have been made in the Narendra Modi government’s affordable housing scheme Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U).

The government has approved a 33-percent increase in carpet area of houses eligible for interest subsidy under its affordable housing scheme Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) to attract more beneficiaries, the Housing and Urban Affairs (HUA) Ministry said.

An increase in the carpet area of a house under PMAY-U has been made across all middle-income group groups. For Middle Income Group-I (MIG-I), the carpet area has been increased from 120 sq m to 160 sq m and for MIG-II, it has been increased from 150 sq m to 200 sq m.

The new rules were effective from January 1, 2017 – the date on which the scheme became effective. Under the Credit-Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS), each beneficiary can avail funding up to Rs 2.35 lakh on buying of a house under this scheme.

A four percent interest subsidy is available on loans up to Rs 9 lakh for homebuyers with an annual income of Rs 6-12 lakh under MIG-I plan. Three percent interest subsidy is given on loans up to Rs 12 lakh for homebuyers with income between Rs 12-18 lakh per annum.

The change in rules enables more MIG customers to qualify for funding and avail the benefits provided under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U). Apart from growing the number of beneficiaries, the improvement in carpet area will increase the construction activity and will give a push to the housing sector.

According to Housing and Urban Affairs ministry, an amount of Rs 736 crore had been distributed to 35,204 recipients belonging to the MIG category till the second week of June. After accumulating inputs from various stakeholders, the decision to increase the carpet area for MIG section was done.

Previously, the Centre approved construction of 1.5 lakh houses for urban poor under the PMAY-U in May taking the total number of dwelling units to 47.52 lakh under the programme so far. The approval required an investment of Rs 7,227 crore with central assistance of Rs 2,209 crore.

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Top 6 cities where you can buy affordable homes

Real estate investment. House and coins on table.The government has made a number of efforts to create an eco-system and environment to promote affordable housing. It has approved infrastructure status to Affordable Housing and also eases buyers to afford houses by giving tax concession, dropping the borrowing rates and increase flow of private and foreign capital in the real estate sector.

Thinking about where to buy affordable housing. Here are top 6 cities where you can buy affordable houses!

Bengaluru: You really need to do a market survey before you go ahead with your decision of buying in the affordable locations in this city. However, localities such as Kengeri, Ramamurthy Nagar, Electronic City Phase-2, Chandapura offer properties in the price range of Rs 3,000-4,000 per sq ft. A 2BHK costs between Rs 25-40 lakh while a 3BHK flat is estimated to command a price range of Rs 40-80 lakh.

Mumbai: We all know that Mumbai is a city offering expensive properties, yet there are affordable locations where you can buy property within the price range of Rs 5,000-7,000 per sq ft. Localities offering affordable properties are Vasai West, Vasai, Virar, Kalyan, Mira Road, and Nalasopara. In these locations, you can expect the price of 2 and 3BHK units between Rs 40-80 lakh.

Pune: It is an emerging destination for IT and manufacturing industries. Localities such as Chakan, Talegaon Dabhade, and Pirangut offers mid-segment properties. For instance, Chakan, has many options for all types of properties. You can expect a 2BHK unit to cost Rs 20-40 lakh, whereas a 3BHK flat may cost Rs 40-70 lakh.

Delhi-NCR: When it comes to Delhi-NCR, home buyers have a number of options for affordable homes. Affordable housing is available in localities such as Raj Nagar Extension and Yamuna Expressway, Greater Noida, Greater Noida West. The price range in these areas is Rs 3,000-4,000 per sq ft. You can expect lower or higher prices depending on the amenities and projects you choose. A 2BHK will cost you Rs 20-30 lakh whereas a 3BHK is expected in the range of Rs 40-60 lakh in these locations.

Kolkata: It is an extremely price sensible city where 60% of localities fall in the price bracket of Rs 3,000-4,000 per sq ft. Properties in the peripheral areas such as Rajarhat, Airport area, Garia, Joka, and Howrah are some of the locations where prices are affordable. Property buyers can get 2 and 3BHK units within Rs 20-60 lakh here.

Hyderabad: Just like Kolkata, Hyderabad is also a price-conscious city where 70% consumer preference is for Rs 3,000-4,000 per sq ft. price bracket. This two budget segment decides the overall movement in the market.

Areas like Kukatpally, Miyapur, Chandanagar, Manikonda, Ameerpet, and Sainikpuri are some of the locations where the rates are not only affordable but there is also a good supply of properties. You can get 2 and 3BHK units within Rs 30-60 lakh but the price may vary depending on the project and location.

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