Updates
What changed for property buyers
Changes to Karnataka’s property rules, taxes and schemes, newest first. Each update says what its date means and links the guide it affects.
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Checked 31 Oct 2026
Guidance values: no statewide revision notified yet in 2026
A rise of 15% to 20% was reported to be planned from April 2026, but as of 31 October 2026 we have found no notification of new values.
In force from 1 Oct 2026
Buying from an NRI: TDS without a TAN from 1 October 2026
Resident individuals and Hindu undivided families buying property from a non-resident can now deposit the TDS with their PAN, without first getting a TAN.
Issued 9 Sep 2026
Order opens a route from B-khata to A-khata outside Bengaluru
A Revenue Department order lets local body officers collect the charges needed to give an A-khata to eligible B-khata properties of up to 1,000 square metres, until 31 December 2027.
Issued 20 Apr 2026
Land conversion: approved by default when the Deputy Commissioner does not decide in time
The Revenue Commissionerate issued instructions for the online conversion process, under which land is treated as converted if a complete application is not decided in time.
In force from 1 Apr 2026
TDS on property moves to the Income-tax Act, 2025 and Form 141
TDS on property purchases is now deducted under section 393(1) of the new Act and paid with Form 141, which replaces Form 26QB. The 1% rate and the ₹50 lakh threshold stay.
Reported 25 Feb 2026
Land records now change to the new owner automatically
Automatic mutation in Bhoomi now covers sales, gifts, partitions and inheritance: unless someone objects within the notice period, the RTC changes to the new owner’s name without an officer’s action.
In force from 31 Aug 2025
Registration fee on property sales doubled to 2%
From 31 August 2025 the fee to register a property sale in Karnataka rose from 1% to 2% of the value, on top of stamp duty.