Editorial notes
Reading the Indian property market, one policy at a time
Commentary on land regulation, zoning, tax reform, and the everyday realities behind property decisions in India, written to be read carefully and returned to.
Foundational reading
Start with the rules that shape every deal
Three pieces that explain how documentation, circle rates, and tenancy law set the terms of a transaction.
Documentation
How property title is actually traced
A plain walkthrough of sale deeds, chain of title, and the registry records that show who holds a property and why it matters.
Circle rates
What circle rates are and why they differ from price
Circle rates are government-set reference values used for stamp duty. This piece explains how they are set and how they relate to market prices.
Tenancy
The basics of renting and tenancy law
An overview of rental agreements, deposits, and the rights and obligations landlords and tenants typically carry under Indian law.
Go deeper with the course modules
When a single article is not enough, the structured curriculum takes the same topics in order, at your own pace.