For investors in India
Property advice for investors in India
Bengaluru is India's most job-driven housing market, and Indian investors are increasingly looking abroad too. We help you choose between them, and do either properly.
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It's … in Bengaluru right now.
Our consultation hours (10am to 7pm India time, Monday to Saturday) are … your time. Evening and early-morning slots on request.
India market snapshot
- Bengaluru sold about 16,670 homes in Q3 2026, up 12% year on year, with prices up about 8% (ANAROCK).
- North Bengaluru is the tightest zone, with unsold stock clearing in about 3.9 quarters (Knight Frank).
- The RBI raised its repo rate to 5.50% in October 2026 after inflation reached 5.54% in September.
- Resident Indians can invest abroad up to US$250,000 per person per year under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
If you live in India and invest in India
- Stamp duty in Bengaluru is 5% plus 1% registration for homes above ₹45 lakh.
- Investment remittances abroad above ₹10 lakh a year attract 20% TCS, adjustable against your tax.
- Foreign property must be reported in Schedule FA of your income-tax return every year.
- We are based in Bengaluru and meet clients in person or by video.
Questions from India
Where in Bengaluru are people investing?
North Bengaluru (Hebbal, Yelahanka) and metro-connected East Bengaluru (KR Puram, Whitefield) led price growth in the year to June 2026.
Can I buy property abroad from India?
Yes, under RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme, up to US$250,000 per person per financial year.
Do you charge for advice?
Consultations have fixed fees agreed upfront. Where a developer pays us a referral fee, we tell you.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Confirm your situation with a qualified adviser in both countries.
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