When we buy a house, we won't just pay the property's value. Several other charges increase our house's acquisition price. It's important that we include these additional costs in budget. More over if you are on a tight budget and have an equated monthly installment (EMI) to pay on your home loan.
Goods and Service Tax (GST)
If you are buying an unfinished constructing property, one of the important costs that you cannot avoid is the Goods and Service Tax (GST). “The GST rate on residential properties is 1 percent for affordable housing and 5 percent for other than affordable housing projects,” says Vivek Jalan, partner, Tax Connect Advisory Services LLP.