Ready Possession vs Under Construction: Which Is Better in Mumbai?
Price, risk, GST and rental income compared — so you can choose the right type of home for your goals.
Quick answer: Ready-possession homes cost more but carry no GST, no delivery risk and start earning rent or saving you rent immediately. Under-construction homes are cheaper, offer flexible payment plans and more choice of units, but carry delivery risk and 5% GST.
Price and payment
Under-construction projects are usually priced lower and payments are linked to construction milestones. Ready homes require most of the payment upfront.
Taxes
GST applies to under-construction residential property; it does not apply once an occupation certificate has been issued.
Risk
With a ready home, what you see is what you get. For new launches, pick RERA-registered projects from developers with a strong delivery record.
Which should you choose?
If you need to move in or rent out soon, choose ready possession. If you can wait 3–4 years and want a better entry price, an under-construction project from a reputed developer can be the smarter buy.
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