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Property & Investment Guides for Canadian NRIs

Clear, practical guidance on buying Indian property, comparing GIFT City to real estate, and filing NRI property tax from Canada β€” written for people who've already done the basics.

Jul 16, 202612 min read

Buying Property in India from Canada: The Complete NRI Guide

The payment trail, the Power of Attorney, and the due diligence checklist that decide whether your purchase is smooth or a headache.

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Jul 16, 202611 min read

GIFT City vs Indian Real Estate: Where Should Canadian NRIs Put Their Next Investment?

GIFT City and Indian real estate aren't actually solving the same problem. Here's how to choose based on what you're optimizing for.

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Jul 16, 202612 min read

NRI Property Tax Filing Guide: Selling or Renting Out Indian Real Estate from Canada

TDS on a property sale is calculated on the full sale value, not your profit, unless you apply for a certificate in advance. Here's the guide that closes that gap.

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Jul 16, 202611 min read

Best Real Estate Projects in Bangalore for Canadian NRI Investment (2026)

Sarjapur Road, Devanahalli, Whitefield, and Budigere Cross β€” which Bangalore micro-market and developer actually fits what you're optimizing for.

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Jul 16, 202611 min read

Pune vs Hyderabad: Where Should Canadian NRIs Invest in Indian Real Estate?

Higher yield in Hyderabad's concentrated IT corridor, or Pune's steadier, more diversified base β€” the real tradeoff behind a comparison that usually stops too early.

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Jul 16, 202612 min read

Top Luxury Real Estate Projects in Mumbai and Gurgaon for Canadian NRIs

Scarcity in Mumbai, momentum in Gurgaon β€” a real comparison for the Canadian NRI where β‚Ή3-5 crore+ (C$440k-$730k+) isn't the question, fit is.

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Aug 31, 202611 min read

Getting Your Money Out: Repatriating Property Sale Proceeds from India to Canada

Selling is the easy part. Moving the proceeds to Canada runs on a separate set of rules β€” a USD 1 million annual ceiling, two chartered accountant forms, and one account distinction that decides everything.

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Aug 31, 20269 min read

NRE, NRO or FCNR: Which Account a Canadian NRI Actually Needs

Three account types, one decision that quietly determines your tax bill, your repatriation freedom and your currency risk for the next decade.

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Aug 31, 202610 min read

Power of Attorney from Canada: Buying Indian Property Without Flying Back

A PoA is the document that lets a purchase complete while you're at work in Canada. Drafted loosely, it's also the document that hands someone else control of your asset.

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Aug 31, 20269 min read

Verifying an Indian Project from Canada: The RERA Checklist That Takes 20 Minutes

Every Indian state runs a free public RERA portal listing registered projects, promoter track records and filed complaints. Most NRI buyers never open one.

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