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Signed a rental agreement in India and felt lost halfway through the legal language? This glossary breaks down the terms landlords and tenants actually run into, in plain English. Quick Summary Rental agreements in India carry a mix of legal, financial, and procedural terms — some standard across the country, others specific to states adopting…
Thinking about selling property you own in India while living abroad? Here’s what actually happens with taxes, TDS, and getting the money back to your country of residence. Quick Summary Capital gains on the sale are taxable in India — long-term (property held over 2 years) and short-term rates differ significantly, and exemptions may apply…
Indian passport expiring while you’re living abroad? Here’s exactly how renewal works from outside India — no trip home required in most cases. Quick Summary Indian passport renewal abroad is handled through the nearest Indian Embassy/Consulate or its outsourced application centre (e.g., BLS, VFS), not by travelling back to India. Renewal can generally be applied…
Several states have been updating their tenancy rules along the lines of the Model Tenancy Act framework. Here’s what NRI landlords need to know, state by state, before assuming your old agreement template still fits. Quick Summary The Model Tenancy Act is a central framework states can choose to adopt or adapt — it isn’t…
Should your rental agreement run 11 months, or should you register it? The answer changed meaningfully as more states move toward Model Tenancy Act-aligned rules. Here’s how to decide. Quick Summary An 11-month agreement avoids mandatory registration and stamp duty, but offers weaker legal standing if a dispute reaches court. A registered agreement costs more…
Earning in dollars or pounds but still feel like your savings aren’t growing the way the exchange rate suggests they should? You’re not imagining it — there’s a well-documented pattern behind it. Quick Summary A high foreign salary doesn’t automatically translate into wealth if a large share of it is remitted home informally, spent supporting…
