Buying land in Braj,
explained plainly.
Approvals, registry, costs, locations and everyday life in Vrindavan and Govardhan. Written by people who have built here since 2012.
Legal & Process
Can You Get a Loan to Buy a Plot? Plot Loans and Composite Loans Explained
Plot loan India guide: how a land loan differs from a home loan, typical loan-to-value and tenure, the construction condition banks attach, and how composite loans work.
16 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
Legal & Process
Does RERA Apply to Plotted Developments? What Uttar Pradesh Buyers Should Know
UP RERA plots explained: when a plotted layout must be registered, how to search up-rera.in, what registration guarantees and the gaps it leaves for plot buyers.
15 Oct 2026 · 8 min
Legal & Process
Buying a Plot on Power of Attorney: Why It Is Risky
GPA sale property risk explained: what the Supreme Court has said about power-of-attorney sales, why a GPA never makes you the owner, and what to insist on instead.
14 Oct 2026 · 7 min
Legal & Process
Capital Gains Tax When You Sell a Plot in India: The Basics Explained
Capital gains tax on land sale in India explained: the 24-month rule, 12.5% versus 20% with indexation, Sections 54F and 54EC, so you keep more of your gain.
12 Oct 2026 · 7 min
Legal & Process
The Document Checklist Before You Buy a Plot in Uttar Pradesh
Documents to check before buying a plot in UP: khatauni, khasra, title chain, layout sanction and mutation status, with where to get each one and what to look for.
11 Oct 2026 · 9 min
Legal & Process
Agricultural Land vs Approved Residential Plot in Mathura: The Difference That Matters
Why agricultural land conversion in Uttar Pradesh matters: what Section 80 (old 143) does, why cheap farmland is not a plot, and what approval gives you.
10 Oct 2026 · 7 min
Legal & Process
Circle Rate in Mathura and Vrindavan: What It Is and Why It Affects Your Registry
The circle rate in Mathura sets the minimum value for stamp duty on your plot. Learn where to find it and how it differs from market price before you budget for registry.
10 Oct 2026 · 7 min
Legal & Process
Stamp Duty and Registration Charges in Uttar Pradesh: Current Rates and How They Are Calculated
Stamp duty in Uttar Pradesh is 7 percent, 6 percent for women, plus 1 percent registration. Here is the circle-rate basis and a worked example so you can budget correctly.
9 Oct 2026 · 7 min
Legal & Process
Plot Registry in Mathura District: The Step-by-Step Process
The plot registry process in Mathura from sale deed draft to mutation: stamp duty, the IGRS UP appointment, biometrics and receipts, so nothing surprises you on the day.
8 Oct 2026 · 8 min
Legal & Process
What MVDA Approval Means and How to Verify It
MVDA approved plots explained: what the Mathura-Vrindavan Development Authority sanctions, what a sanction letter contains, and how to check it before you pay.
7 Oct 2026 · 8 min