I have my own funds and funds of mother,My mother is receiving pension. I like to buy an apartment by using funds of mine and my mother. I do not like to go for house loan. Whose name I should register to avail HRA benefit? If I register on my mother name, I understand I can get HRA benefit and My mother would show that in her returns. what would be the legal implications of ownership of the apartment in future. I have three sisters. I am married person. Could you please suggest what is best solution for this?
to take a long-term view, better register in your own name. instead of making your mother co-owner, borrow money from her, pay interest to her and claim deduction on this interest.
18 February 2014
well you need to draw a loan agreement between you and your mother mentioning the interest rate and payment terms. Thereafter the repayment including principal/interest should reflect in the bank statement.