Will the government's proposal for two GST slabs—5% and 18%—under a revamped tax regime benefit homebuyers?
Last Update Date: 06-10-2026
Published by Hindustan Times
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The article looks at the government's proposal to move to two main GST rates of 5% and 18%, and what it could mean for housing. It explains current GST on building materials and on under-construction homes, how lower input costs could ease prices, and whether the change could push more property deals into the formal economy.
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Will the government's proposal for two GST slabs—5% and 18%—under a revamped tax regime benefit homebuyers?