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Tax guides, rent optimization, and NRI compliance for Indian landlords.

· 9 min read

Section 195 TDS for NRI Landlords: The Complete Guide

Everything NRI landlords need to know about Section 195 TDS — rates, surcharge, the right form (27Q not 26QB), how to check Form 26AS, and how to get a lower deduction certificate. Updated for FY 2026-27.

NRI TDS Section 195 ITR-2 Tax
· 6 min read

How to File Schedule HP in ITR-2: The Complete Landlord Guide

Step-by-step guide to filing Schedule HP in ITR-2 for Indian landlords — covering FY 2025-26 filing (belated returns still open till 31 December 2026) and planning ahead for FY 2026-27. Net Annual Value, Section 24(a) standard deduction, Section 24(b) home loan interest, worked examples.

Schedule HP ITR-2 Tax Filing
· 10 min read

Rent Rates in India 2026: City-by-City Guide for Landlords

Median monthly rent for 1, 2 and 3 BHK across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad and Delhi-NCR in 2026 — built from the latest ANAROCK, Knight Frank, Magicbricks and NoBroker market reports.

Rent Pricing Market Data India
· 18 min read

Tenant Not Paying Rent in India? A Landlord's Step-by-Step Recovery Guide

Your tenant has stopped paying rent. Here's exactly what to do — from the first polite reminder to a Section 106 eviction notice — without losing months of rent or burning the relationship. Includes WhatsApp and email templates.

Property Management Rent Collection Landlord Guide Tenant Disputes
· 8 min read

Security Deposit for Rental Properties in India: Complete Landlord Guide

How much security deposit can you collect? What can you legally deduct? What are the state-by-state rules? Everything Indian landlords need to know — including the 'normal wear and tear' trap that costs landlords thousands.

Property Management Security Deposit Landlord Guide Rental Income