Guides
Practical writing for landlords and PG owners in India. No fluff, and when we compare ourselves to others we declare the bias up front.
RentOk vs Nestwise: an honest comparison for Indian landlords (2026)
They get shortlisted together but solve different halves of the job: RentOk fills rooms, Nestwise runs the tenancy once they're full. Pricing, tenant app, e-KYC, room marketing — and who handles the deposit at move-out.
9 August 2026GST on PG and hostel accommodation in India: when you actually have to register (2026)
Three tests decide it: ₹20 lakh turnover (PAN-wide, not per property), ₹20,000 per person per month, and a minimum 90-day stay. Plus the retrospective relief for 2017–2024 and the traps that catch owners out.
3 August 2026Security deposit rules in India: what a landlord can actually deduct (2026)
There is no national cap — the Model Tenancy Act's two-month limit binds in only a handful of states. What you can deduct, when it must be refunded, and the wear-and-tear line that settles most disputes.
29 July 2026GST on rental income in India: residential and commercial (2026)
When does GST actually apply to rent? The 18% commercial rate, the residential exemption and its reverse-charge trap, and the ₹20 lakh threshold that decides it all. PG and hostel owners have a dedicated guide.
23 July 2026How to save tax on rental income in India, legally (2026)
The 30% standard deduction, municipal taxes, home loan interest, co-ownership and vacancy relief: every legal lever for landlords, plus the shortcuts that get people caught.
15 July 2026The best rent management apps for small landlords in India (2026)
Nestwise, RentOk, Crib, LandlordX, RentBee, TrackMyPG and NoBroker compared honestly: pricing, UPI collection, receipts, and who actually handles the deposit at move-out.
15 July 2026