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How taxes and fees add 7-12% to your property purchase cost
Source: Live Mint Think you’ve nailed your property budget? Think you’ve accounted for every expense in buying your dream home? Think again—overhead costs like taxes and government fees could add a hefty 7-12% to your final bill. The biggest cost is that of stamp duty, a tax levied by state governments on the sale of…