Reckoner Rate unchanged for 2018 — here’s how home buyers stand to benefit
The Ready Reckoner Rate is the value that indicates the value of land or residential and commercial properties within an area. The State Government does the task of setting the Ready Reckoner Rate every year. It is done based on the total area of construction, its quality and the infrastructure within the particular area.
• It directly affects the market value of the property
• It impacts the stamp duty amount.
RR rates in Pune
RR goes up every year with the increase in the number of properties and construction projects. However, in 2018, the RR has remained unchanged, as opposed to 13% rise in 2010, 27% in 2011, 17% in 2012, 12% in 2013, 13% in 2014, 15% in 2015 and 7% in 2016–17.
(*The hike derived from detailed surveys undertaken by the town planning department.)
How an unchanged Reckoner Rate will benefit homebuyers:
Ever since the combined barrage of demonetisation, RERA & GST have hit India’s realty sector, a nationwide slowdown in the sale & construction of properties was observed. However, this has helped in bringing more procedural transparency.
Also, the growing preference towards affordable housing with low-interest rates is becoming popular.
In such a scenario, increasing the Reckoner Rate would force the developers to increase the cost of properties. In comparison, an unchanged Reckoner Rate will keep the prices from rising suddenly bringing a sigh of relief to the end users.
In a gist, it will ensure that the property prices are stable until at least the next year. It will benefit not just the developers but also homebuyers.
So if you’re looking to buy a home this year, then you can expect the market to be in your favour.
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