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Latest · Feb 2026
🔥 Trending · Fraud Alert
The Rise of Plot Scams in Pune — How They Operate & How Buyers Stay Safe
Forged 7/12s, social media traps, fake pre-launch projects — the full playbook of land fraud in 2026.
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340%
Rise in Pune land fraud (2020–25)
₹2,400 Cr
Annual loss to buyers in Maharashtra
90%
Cases preventable with basic checks
Investment Education · Fraud Prevention · Pune
The Rise of Plot Scams in Pune: How They Operate & How Buyers Can Stay Safe
Pune's land market boom has attracted not just investors — but sophisticated fraudsters with forged 7/12 records, social media traps, fake pre-launch projects, and impersonation scams. This is your complete defence guide.
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📋Legal
What Paperwork Do You Need When Purchasing Rural Property in Maharashtra?
Buying land in a village or rural area has additional requirements — find out exactly what documents to collect before signing.
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🌱Beginner🔥 Trending
What is an NA Plot? A Complete Beginner's Guide for Maharashtra Buyers
Non-Agricultural plots are the most popular land type in Maharashtra — but do you know what exactly makes land 'NA' and how to verify it?
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🗺️Market🔥 Trending
Pune Ring Road: Which Land Locations Will See Maximum Appreciation in 2025–27?
We map the 128-km alignment and identify the top 8 investment pockets with before/after price data and infrastructure timeline.
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🧾Legal
Stamp Duty on Land Purchase in Maharashtra — 2025 Complete Rate Guide
Rates, women buyer concessions, ready reckoner values, and how to calculate your total registration cost — all updated for 2025.
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📊 Maharashtra Land Market Snapshot · Q1 2026
15–25%
Avg. annual CAGR
for NA plots (5-yr)
for NA plots (5-yr)
₹42 Cr
GMV facilitated
through GenuinePlots FY24
through GenuinePlots FY24
22%
YoY rise in verified
listing enquiries
listing enquiries
340%
Rise in plot fraud
FIRs in Pune (5-yr)
FIRs in Pune (5-yr)
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⚖️ Legal · Beginner
How to Read a 7/12 Extract (Satbara Utara) — A Step-by-Step Guide
The 7/12 is the most important land document in Maharashtra. Learn every column, every field, and exactly what to look for before you buy.
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🎯 Strategy · Advanced
Farmhouse Plots vs NA Residential: IRR Comparison Over 8 Years
Which delivers better returns — a farmhouse plot in Mulshi or an NA residential plot in East Pune? We run the numbers with actual transaction data and compare risk-adjusted IRR.
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✈️ NRI · Beginner
NRI Land Buying in Maharashtra: What You Can and Cannot Purchase
NRIs can buy residential and commercial land — but not agricultural land or farmhouses. Full FEMA-compliant guide for Non-Resident Indian buyers in 2025.
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Fraud & Scam Warnings
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⚠️ Active Fraud Alerts in Maharashtra
Updated Feb 2026
- Mulshi: Fake "Resort NA" plots being sold via WhatsApp at ₹6–8L/guntha — no valid NA order exists. Verify at Collector office before paying anything.Feb 2026
- Baner / Tathawade: Three-acre agricultural land under active court order (RCS-2024/1180, Pune Civil Court) circulated as "clear title" — do not transact.Jan 2026
- Social Media Trap: Instagram accounts advertising Lonavala lake-view plots at ₹6L/guntha — photos are from a resort in Coorg. Report: @CyberPunePDJan 2026
- Khed-Shivapur: Fake "pre-launch" layout — project office exists but MahaRERA registration has been pending for 14+ months. Do not pay booking amounts.Dec 2025
Market Data
Location Price Spotlight · Q1 2026
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Maharashtra Land Prices by Location
Per Guntha · Approximate Market Rate
Mulshi
₹18–28L / guntha
↑ 14% YoYFarmhouse & resort NA
Alibaug
₹40–90L / guntha
↑ 19% YoYCoastal NA plots
Dapoli
₹6–14L / guntha
↑ 22% YoYKonkan coastal
Kamshet
₹8–15L / guntha
↑ 11% YoYNA residential
Lonavala
₹15–35L / guntha
↑ 8% YoYHillside NA plots
Karjat
₹5–10L / guntha
↑ 9% YoYEmerging corridor
Learning Paths
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Level 01
Beginner Track
New to land investing? Start here before committing a single rupee.
Start Here
- Why land beats FDs and flats long-term
- NA vs Agriculture — key differences
- How to read a 7/12 extract
- Stamp duty & registration fees
- What is mutation and why it matters
18 articlesStart Learning →
Level 02
Investor Track
Build a portfolio, identify corridors, evaluate IRR across Maharashtra.
Intermediate
- Infrastructure-led appreciation analysis
- Emerging investment corridors 2025
- Land portfolio diversification
- Negotiation & price benchmarking
- Farmhouse vs NA residential — IRR
22 articlesContinue Learning →
Level 03
Legal Mastery
Deep-dive into Maharashtra land law, title verification, and litigation prevention.
Advanced
- 30-year Title Search Report (TSR)
- MLRC Section 63 — land restrictions
- CRZ rules for coastal plots
- DP/TP zoning changes & risk
- Benami transactions — detection
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Tax & Finance
Capital Gains Tax on Land Sale in India — Short-Term vs Long-Term (Budget 2024 Update)
Legal
What is Mutation (Namantaran) and Why You Must Do It Within 90 Days
Govt. Policy
MahaRERA for Plotting Projects: What Buyers Must Verify Before Booking
Legal · Advanced
CRZ Rules for Coastal Plots — What Maharashtra Buyers Near the Sea Must Know
NRI
Power of Attorney for NRI Land Purchases — What It Must Include and How to Execute It Legally
Tax Strategy
Section 54F Exemption — How to Save Capital Gains Tax When Selling Land
Govt. Scheme
PM Kusum Scheme for Agriculture Land Owners: Solar + Land Lease Income Guide
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Everything You Need to Know About Land in Maharashtra
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NRI Corner
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