Hyderabad is one of the most active residential markets in recent times. With competitive property prices, renowned real estate builders and robust infrastructure, the pricing on real estate in Hyderabad are still comparatively on a budget as compared to other metropolitan cities. Moreover, with increased commercial activity in the city, there has been a substantial surge in the residential market. According to a report on the Hyderabad real estate market in 2018, there has been a total of 750 new projects in the city, where the majority development has been in apartments (54%), plots (39%) and villas (7%). However, the maximum residential activity is happening in the suburban localities of Hyderabad like Gopanpally, Serilingampally, Tellapur, Chandanagar-Miyapur, Kokapet, Manikonda, Rajendranagar, and Nizampet. These areas are in close vicinity to the major IT hubs – Gachibowli, Hitech City and Madhapur. Over 8000 residential units were sold alone in the first 6 months of 2018, it has been a record rise of 30% against the same time period in the preceding year.
Considering these factors, the locals, as well as the NRIs, are seeing Hyderabad as a potential city to buy a property or settle down. However, when you are looking to buy a property in a certain city, there are some mandatory additional expenses like the stamp duty and the registration charge. So, it is important that you also know the registration charges and stamp duty on a bought property as it is levied by the State Government and varies from one state to another.
Today, let us know the rates of the stamp duty and registration charge on a property in Hyderabad and understand its calculation.
What is Stamp Duty?
Stamp Duty is a charge that you must pay to get the property transferred from one person to another. The charge is based on the total valued price of the property and varies from state to state.
Factors that determine the Stamp Duty in Hyderabad
- Age of the property
- Location of the property
- Nature of property
- Age of the owner of the property
- Gender of the property owner
- Amenities within the property
What is Registration Charges?
It is a one-time fee that you need to pay the Government to get the property transaction registered in the Government records.
Documents to be submitted for flat registration in Hyderabad
Here is a list of documents required to register a property in Hyderabad:
- ID proof (PAN card, Aadhaar card, Driving licence, Passport, etc., from both the parties – buyer & seller)
- Receipt or DD that is a proof of payment for stamp duty, transfer duty and registration charges
- Section 32A form of claimants / witnesses / executants
- ID cards and photos of two credible witnesses
- A photograph holding the frontal view of the property
- GPA/SPA documents
The original copies of these documents must be submitted with the signatures of the respective parties.
Stamp Duty and Registration Charges in Hyderabad
Below we have mentioned the Registration Charge and Stamp Duty levied on the property prices in Hyderabad (based on the locality administrative division and type of properties)
Corporations and Municipalities:
| Type of Fee | Amount payable |
| Registration Charge | 0.5% of the property value |
| Stamp Duty | 4% of the property value |
| Transfer Duty | 1.5% of the property value |
| Stamp & Transfer Duty payable on | MV (market value) or consideration, whichever is higher |
Other Areas:
| Type of Fee | Amount payable |
| Registration Charge | 0.5% of the property value |
| Stamp Duty | 4% of the property value |
| Transfer Duty | 1.5% of the property value |
Apartments and Flats:
| Type of Fee | Amount payable |
| Registration Charge | 0.5% of the property value |
| Stamp Duty | 4% of the property value |
| Transfer Duty | 1.5% of the property value |
| Mutation Charge | 0.1% of the property value |
Sale Agreement and GPA:
| Type of Fee | Amount payable |
| Registration Charge | Rs.20,000/- |
| Stamp Duty | 5% of the property value |
| Transfer Duty | 0% of the property value |
Sale Agreement with/without possession:
| Type of Fee | Amount payable (with possession) | Amount payable (without possession) |
| Registration Charge | 0.5% (minimum of Rs.1,000 and maximum of Rs.20,000) | 0.5% (minimum of Rs.1,000 and maximum of Rs.20,000) |
| Stamp Duty | 4% of the property value | 0.5% of the property value |
| Transfer Duty | 0% of the property value | 0% of the property value |
Calculation of Stamp Duty and Registration Charges in Hyderabad (explained in simple steps)
Let us assume that an apartment (in and around Gachibowli) costs Rs. 5000 per square feet (sft)
Mr Vijay has bought a 2 BHK 1000 sft apartment (at Rs.5000 per sft); so the price valuation of the property is
Rs. 5000*1000 sft = Rs. 50,00,000
Now, the 4% stamp duty will be charged on the guidance value of the property (considering it is a municipal property)
P.S., Guidance Value is the minimum value set by the Government below which the property cannot be registered.
With 4% stamp duty being levied on a Rs. 50,00,000 property, the amount payable is
4% of Rs. 50,00,000 = Rs. 2,00,000
Registration charge 0.5% of the saleable value; so the amount payable is
0.5% of Rs. 50,00,000 = Rs. 25,000
Transfer Duty 1.5% of property value; so the amount payable is
1.5% of Rs. 50,00,000 = Rs. 75,000
Mutation charge 0.1% of property value; so the amount payable is
0.1% of Rs. 50,00,000 = Rs. 5000
Therefore, the total amount payable on Stamp Duty and Registration Charge is
Rs. 2,00,000 + Rs. 25,000 + Rs. 75,000 + Rs. 5000 = Rs. 3,05,000
So, Mr Vijay needs to pay a total amount of Rs. 50,00,000 + Rs. 3,05,000 = Rs. 53,05,000 to get the ownership and register the property in his name.
However, it depends on the disposal of the State Government and they might change the rates of the Stamp duty and the Registration charge from time to time.
The demand for properties in Hyderabad close to the IT sectors is on a constant rise. Real Estate builders are cashing in on the demands of the buyers and offering them gated community apartments with 2 & 3 bhk luxury flats. One such project is Honer Vivantis by Honer Homes, a luxury gated community apartment for sale in Gopanpally, Gachibowli.
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