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Key Points

Regulatory & ownership clarity (what NRIs must know)

NRIs and PIO/OCI holders can buy “residential and commercial” property in India without prior RBI permission; they “cannot” buy agricultural land, plantation property or farmhouses. This is controlled under FEMA/FEMA guidance and RBI rules — know this before you search plots. Reforms such as RERA and better project disclosure have increased transparency and reduced developer risk; look for RERA-registered projects.

Financial mechanics (tax, repatriation, financing)

NRIs can fund purchases from NRE/NRO/FCNR accounts — repatriation of sale proceeds and rent has clear RBI guidance (subject to rules on repatriation and taxes). Consult a CA for repatriation/tax planning (TDS on sale, capital gains rules, and rental income tax).
Home loans for NRIs are available from Indian banks — compare EMI terms, NRO/NRE repayment rules and currency risk if you’ll service EMIs from abroad.

Investment rationale & market signals

India’s housing market shows steady demand and city-level pockets of faster growth driven by infrastructure, job growth and tourism; NRIs often target mid-to-high-end residential and commercial units for safe capital appreciation.

Use rental yield + capital appreciation as your two KPIs. Example (illustrative): a 1,000 sq ft property at 5,323/sqft = ₹5,323,000; if annual rent ~₹180,000, gross rental yield “3.38%” (180,000 ÷ 5,323,000 = 0.0338 → 3.38%). Use net yields after taxes/maintenance to compare cities.

To claim these benefits, ensure that your apartment loan is converted into a regular home loan after construction completion. The process is straightforward and essential for unlocking your eligible deductionsIndia’s housing market shows steady demand and city-level pockets of faster growth driven by infrastructure, job growth and tourism; NRIs often target mid-to-high-end residential and commercial units for safe capital appreciation. Use rental yield + capital appreciation as your two KPIs. Example (illustrative): a 1,000 sq ft property at 5,323/sqft = ₹5,323,000; if annual rent ~₹180,000, gross rental yield “3.38%” (180,000 ÷ 5,323,000 = 0.0338 → 3.38%). Use net yields after taxes/maintenance to compare cities.

Practical risk controls for NRIs

Verify title, RERA registration, clearances (ADA, municipal), and builder track record. Consider escrow / escrow-enabled purchase agreements and use an Indian lawyer. Check local development authority notices (e.g., Amritsar Development Authority) for approvals and notices. Use a reputable escrow agent, insist on bank guarantees or stage-wise completion linked payments, and perform an independent valuation.

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