Selling Your Flat to Buy in Bandra? Capital Gains and Section 54 Explained (2026)
Quick answer: if you sell a residential house you have held long term and buy another home in India, Section 54 of the Income Tax Act can exempt the capital gain from tax – within time limits (buy up to 1 year before or 2 years after the sale, or construct within 3 years) and […]
Bandra Bay Promenade: What Is Planned at Bandra Reclamation (2026)
Quick answer: news reports from 7 October 2026 say Godrej Properties, the BMC and RC Group will build Phase 1 of a public waterfront promenade at Bandra Bay, Bandra Reclamation. It is planned to include a walking track, landscaped lawns and a community hub. A Phase 2 with mini golf and sports zones is also […]
Reclaimed Land and CRZ Rules: What Bandra Reclamation Buyers Should Check
Quick answer: Bandra Reclamation is land reclaimed from the sea – like much of Mumbai. Buildings on reclaimed land are safe when the foundations, soil investigation and structural design are done properly, so judge the building, not the land. Because it is on the coast, also check whether the plot falls under Coastal Regulation Zone […]
Agreement for Sale Checklist: 9 Clauses to Check Before You Sign (RERA, Maharashtra)
Quick answer: the agreement for sale is the contract that protects you when you buy a flat under construction. Before signing, check the MahaRERA number, the carpet area, the total price and payment schedule, the possession date and delay compensation, the defect liability clause, the list of amenities and specifications, and the cancellation and refund […]
Schools and Hospitals Near Bandra Reclamation: A Family Guide (2026)
Quick answer: Bandra Reclamation is well served for families. Lilavati Hospital is right at Bandra Reclamation, with Holy Family Hospital in Bandra West and P.D. Hinduja Hospital in Khar. Bandra West has several long-established schools, and BKC next door has international-curriculum schools. Daily shopping is on Hill Road and Linking Road, and the sea-front walks […]
Maintenance Charges and Running Costs of a Luxury Flat in Mumbai (2026)
Quick answer: after you buy a luxury flat in Mumbai, the main running costs are society maintenance (service charges, repairs and the sinking fund), BMC property tax, utilities, home insurance and, in new projects, a one-time corpus fund and advance maintenance at possession. Amenity-rich projects cost more to run. For Godrej Bandra Bay, maintenance charges […]
Pali Hill vs Khar vs Bandra Reclamation: Where to Buy a Luxury Home in Bandra
Quick answer: Pali Hill is Bandra’s quiet, green hillside address – ideal if privacy and an established, low-rise setting matter most. Khar West is a residential neighbourhood with easy access to Linking Road, Khar station and the northern suburbs. Bandra Reclamation is the sea-front pocket next to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, and one of the […]
West-Facing Homes in Mumbai: Sunlight, Sea Breeze and Vastu Explained
Quick answer: on Mumbai’s western sea front, a west-facing home is often the one with the sea view, evening breeze and sunsets. The trade-off is strong afternoon sun and exposure to monsoon winds, so glazing, shading and good ventilation matter. Godrej Bandra Bay at Bandra Reclamation is reported to be oriented west towards the sea […]
Carpet Area vs Built-Up vs Super Built-Up Area: How to Read a 4 BHK Size in Mumbai
Quick answer: carpet area is the usable floor area inside your home – the space where you can actually lay a carpet. Built-up area adds the walls (and often balconies). Super built-up area also adds a share of lobbies, lifts and amenities. Under RERA, homes must be sold on carpet area, so that is the […]
EOI and Pre-Launch Booking Explained: How to Protect Your Money (Godrej Bandra Bay)
Quick answer: an EOI (Expression of Interest) is a way to register interest in a project before it is formally launched, usually with a refundable amount. It may give you priority when units are allotted, but it is not a purchase and does not give you a specific home. Before paying anything for a pre-launch […]