For investors in the United States
Property advice for investors in the United States
Indians bought US$3.7 billion of US homes last year, fourth among all foreign buyers. At the same time, Indian-Americans are among the most active NRI buyers in Bengaluru. We help families on both sides of that flow.
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US market snapshot
- US 30-year mortgage rates averaged 7.32% in late October 2026, about a point higher than a year earlier.
- US house prices rose about 1.2% in the year to June 2026, but fell about 2.6% after inflation (BIS).
- Foreign buyers purchased US$45.3 billion of US homes in the year to March 2026; India ranked fourth (NAR).
- Prime New York slipped 0.4% over the year to June 2026 (Knight Frank).
If you live in the United States and invest in India
- NRIs in the US can buy residential and commercial property in India through NRE, NRO or FCNR accounts.
- US citizens and residents are taxed on worldwide income and must report Indian accounts; tax paid in India can usually be credited.
- At roughly ₹97 per dollar, US income buys more Bengaluru property than a year ago.
- We schedule calls in US evenings, which fall in the Indian morning.
Questions from US
Can Indian-Americans buy property in Bengaluru?
NRIs and OCI cardholders can generally buy residential and commercial property in India; agricultural land is excluded.
What should Indians know before buying US property?
Plan for US estate tax (the exemption for non-resident foreigners is only US$60,000), FIRPTA withholding when you sell, and property tax and insurance costs.
Do you advise on US purchases?
We give an independent view on the decision and the numbers, and work alongside your US and Indian tax advisers.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Confirm your situation with a qualified adviser in both countries.
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