Benefits of opting for Joint Ownership

Buying a property is not all about choosing the right location, looking for amenities and accessibility and transport facilities in the area. There is more than what meets the eye when it comes down to purchasing the property. The factors that make property buying in Mumbai and other metros a hassle range from financial deadlocks to legal issues. A number of these factors, however, can be nullified to an extent by opting to get into the property purchase as a joint ownership with your spouse or your parent(s).

In today’s economy, joint ownership always makes more sense and even the government is well aware of the fact and that is why our government offers a number of incentive benefits while going in for a Joint Ownership. Stamp duty and registration charges are much lower in such cases which clearly suggest that the government is promoting the case for a joint ownership.

With the property in Mumbai and other metros clearly rocketing sky high, it becomes next to impractical, let alone being impossible to buy an apartment or a villa on a single person’s income. Financial burden is shared when joint ownership comes into play and the initiatives of the Indian Government for women empowerment also means that the interest rates could be lower.

Joint Ownership of a property does not come in a ratio and promotes equal rights to the title for both parties. Hence, it is suitable for couples and in fact could strengthen the bond early into married life. Another huge advantage would be that in the unlikely event such as the death of a person would entitle the other owner to completely inherit the property without having to face any legal tangles.

Loan repayments can be done either by both parties separately or by holding a joint bank account. The loan eligibility also becomes higher since the calculation is done by combining the salary of both the parties instead of just one. Both owners can also claim tax benefits which is a huge advantage for any salaried individual.

The entire of the stamp duty will be waivered off if in case the property is jointly owned by a woman. In a few states in the country, if in case a joint owner dies, if the other owner happens to be the spouse, the procedure for transfer of ownership is very simple. The property is not treated as an addition to the surviving owner’s property list which makes tax calculation simpler and more profitable for the surviving mate, making it easier to survive the loss.

Also, flats in Mumbai that are owned jointly are easier to pledge if it happens to be the need of the hour. Banks and other financial institutions are ready to take up joint ownership properties since they have more security of getting back the money since twice the number of repayment individuals are present. 

Also, if the repayment is done without any arrears, future borrowing on the property becomes child’s play making it a profitable venture for both the parties. So, choose wisely on how you register your next property!

Powai is turning out to be one of India's startup hub

The startup revolution in India is just mushrooming at a greater speed. Though metro cities serve as a best ecosystem for startup hubs, even non-metro cities such as Powai and Kormangala have also become a best ecosystem for new, upcoming hubs. As many cities across the country have started the race in becoming a powerful industrial and financial base, it is too early for us to decide on one city that could beat the other cities in the race. With these financial and industrial development, the real estate market in those areas are definitely going to be profited to a greater extent. The prices of Mumbai properties, properties in Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata are on the verge of rising.



The prime reason for Powai to turn into a thriving startup hub is its close proximity to the IIT Bombay. The fresh and talented graduates from IIT Bombay are keen on developing new business and online sites. With these development of new companies, Mumbai is turning out to the future face of India's economic growth, which in other way has enhanced its growth in real estate sector. The properties in Mumbai have rising prices that go high each and every year.

Powai, the developing business hub has so many people with innovative ideas, technical knowledge, and knowledge about business in local and nationwide. Located in close vicinity to IIT Bombay, it is a house of talented and enthusiastic graduates who wish to grow up in their own, new business. For instance the Housing.com, an online property search site was first started in a dormitory in Mumbai by 12 IIT Bombay students in 2012, now it gives its service to about 40 cities in India. These kind of startup companies have attracted many Venture Capital firms such as Sequoia Capital to Powai. The costs and groundwork of starting and conducting business in Powai seems to be in a reachable distance for all energetic graduates. With such startups, the flats in Powai have now drawn interest from many potential buyers.

Various other startups in Powai region include Instamojo, TinyOwl, Toppr, OpenTable, Belita, Purple Squirrel, InOpen Technologies, Enelek, and MoFirst. Every year Mumbai had earlier seen only 5 investment proposal but it has increased to about 50 mainly due the IIT Bombay students. There are several ventures from IITB alumni such as Olacabs, Housing.com, and more. The affordable rentals available in Powai have made many IITB graduates and entrepreneurs to stay there and start up their ventures. These factors have helped Powai to become a successful commercial city.

Powai has not just stopped from becoming one of the birthplace of several renowned companies, it has also emerged as a best residential location for many. The huge number of properties in Powai and upcoming flats in Powai are visible examples for its residential development.

These startups have not just made Powai proud and popular, but also the Mumbai city. There are several Angel Investment firms and mentors in Mumbai for those enthusiastic startup founders and entrepreneurs in and around Mumbai.