A higher real estate tax rebate and cheaper loans for women in some parts of India is increasingly attracting the fairer sex to invest in property, it is claimed.Potential female buyers can benefit from tax exemptions, lower stamp duties and easier availability of home loans, according to Aman Gehlot, director of developers Ambience Group, which has noticed that a large number of single women are now inquiring about buying a dream home from developers. He points out that states such as Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Orissa and Punjab have reduced rates for women.
A lower stamp duty rate helps in saving on the overall costs while purchasing property, thus acting as a significant boost for prospective women buyers. Several states charge lower stamp duty on properties to women as compared to men. Women even enjoy the benefit of a higher tax rebate as compared to men. These factors act as a great incentive for women keen to buy property, he said.
There have been many other factors that have encouraged women to become interested in buying property. The emergence of the new breed of women achievers who place career before marriage, the desire for self-acquired security and awareness of tax benefits has fueled interest levels. Plus, the lack of hesitation showed by banks in lending to women is an added bonus.
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