Stamp Duty and Registration Charges in Major Indian States (2025 Edition)
1. Stamps Duty
This is a state tax paid every time a real estate transaction is done. The business transfer tax is calculated based on either the circle rate or the transaction value of the property, whichever is higher. Different states have different rates, however, most fall between 4% to 10%.
Key Takeaway: Always check the most recent stamp duty rates for your state before making any transactions.
To: State Government
2. Registration Fees
State Government (usually funded through stamp duty)
3. Goods and Services Tax (GST)
GST only applies when buying a property from a builder or developer that is under construction. Properties with a completion certificate and are ready for occupancy do not attract GST.
Fees are set at:1% for affordable housing
5% for other properties
Covered by: State and Federal Governments (through the developer)
4. Commissions for brokers or agents
If you are using a real estate agent or property dealer, there is a high chance that you will incur a commission cost. Alongside GST, this commission tends to be between 1%-2% of the property's value.
Paid To: Broker or Real Estate Agent
5. Documentation & Legal Fees
A good attorney can review documents, provide a title check, and ensure that all is in order legally. Depending on the complexity of the deal and the lawyer’s experience, their fees can either be a fixed amount, a percentage based on the property's value, or a combination of both.
To: Lawyer or Legal Counsel
6. Home Loan Processing Costs
Home loans come with a processing fee from banks and NBFCs. This fee is structured as a percentage of the loan amount, typically between 0.25% to 1%. In some instances, a flat fee ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹50,000 may apply.
To: Your lender (bank or NBFC)
7. Fees for Technical Valuation
It is standard protocol for the bank to conduct a separate evaluation of the property prior to loan payment disbursement. The bank's valuers charge you a fee that ranges from ₹2,000 to ₹10,000.
Valuer (through the bank) received payment.
8. Advance Maintenance Deposit
The builder or society of the apartment may request an advance maintenance deposit. This is usually 6 months to 2 years of the standard monthly fees and is often adjustable or refundable.
The Resident Welfare Association (RWA) or the Builder received payment.
9. Transfer of Utilities Fee
Following the completion of the sale, the gas, electricity, water, and property tax accounts will be in your name. While these fees are nominal, they vary depending on the utility provider or municipality.
Paid To: utility companies or the local municipal corporation
10. Tax Deducted at Source, or TDS
If the property's value is more than ₹50 lakhs, the seller must pay the buyer a 1% TDS which must be paid beforehand. Also, the TDS must be deposited with the Income Tax Department using the seller's PAN.
To: central government (department of income tax)
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