Stamp duty: what it is

Stamp duty is a government levy on certain property instruments. In Mumbai, the applicable amount depends on the nature and value of the transaction and prevailing statutory rules. Buyers should not rely on an old calculator or an agent’s screenshot when registration is approaching.

Registration charges

Registration is separate from stamp duty. The applicable fee depends on the transaction and the prevailing Maharashtra registration framework. For high-value Mumbai transactions, buyers commonly encounter a capped registration-fee structure, but the exact amount should be checked against current official guidance before registration.

Other costs buyers often forget

Depending on the transaction, buyers may also need to account for GST where legally applicable, TDS requirements, legal due diligence, home-loan processing or valuation charges, society-related charges and project-specific costs. Ask for a complete cost sheet before paying a booking amount.

A practical pre-registration checklist

Verify the agreement value, Ready Reckoner value where relevant, stamp-duty calculation, registration fee, buyer names, property description, carpet area, parking details, payment schedule and all statutory line items. Keep copies of receipts and payment acknowledgements.

Use official sources for the final number

For a transaction involving significant money, treat third-party calculators as estimation tools only. Maharashtra’s registration and stamps authorities are the right place to verify the current statutory position. Trinity can help clients understand a developer cost sheet and identify questions to raise before booking, but the final legal or tax calculation should be confirmed with the appropriate professional or authority.

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