The RaoValuers Blog
Plain English articles about property, tax and valuation. Written for property owners, not for experts. Pick the topic that sounds like your situation.
Selling an old family property? Read this before you agree on a price
Most families find out about this rule after they have sold, when nothing can be done. Ten minutes of reading now can save you a very large amount of tax.
Inherited PropertyYou have inherited a house. Here is what to do first
Losing a parent and inheriting their home brings paperwork nobody prepares you for. This is the calm, step by step version.
Bank LoanThe bank asked for a valuation report. What happens now?
Your loan is nearly approved, and then the bank asks for a valuation report. Here is what that means and how to keep things moving.
Visa and ImmigrationApplying for a visa? Why the embassy wants your property valued
Somewhere in your visa checklist it says proof of assets or property valuation. Here is what that means and how to get it right the first time.
Court and FamilyDividing family property without destroying the family
Brothers who have not spoken in two years. Sisters communicating through lawyers. Very often, underneath it all, is a number nobody agrees on.
Income Tax ReturnIncome crossed fifty lakh? Your tax return wants a list of what you own
A good income year comes with one extra piece of homework in your tax return. It is called Schedule AL, and one simple mistake trips up almost everyone.
Selling a PropertyThe inflation index for this year is 384. Here is what that means for your sale
Every year the tax department publishes one number that quietly decides how much tax property sellers pay. For the year 2026 to 2027 that number is 384. Here is what it does for you.
Income Tax ReturnIndia has a new Income Tax Act. What changes for property owners?
From 1 April 2026, India runs on a new income tax law. The old 1961 Act, after six decades of patches, has been replaced. Here is the calm version of what it means if you own property.