Stamp Duty and Registration Charges in Karnataka 2026

Stamp duty in Karnataka 2026 is the largest cost most buyers pay on top of the agreed price, and every purchase at HRC Pristine, SOBHA's completed community in Jakkur, carries it. Together with the registration fee, it adds roughly 6.6% to the cost of a home. This guide explains how both are calculated and where guidance value fits in.

Stamp Duty in Karnataka 2026: The Rate

For a home like those at HRC Pristine, Karnataka stamp duty works out to about 5.6% of the property value once cess and surcharge are included. It applies whether you buy directly from the developer or from an existing owner, and it is paid at the time of registration.

Registration Charges for Flat in Bangalore

Registration charges for flat in Bangalore purchases add a further 1% of the property value, so an HRC Pristine buyer pays roughly 6.6% in total across stamp duty and registration. On a Rs 3 Cr home, that comes to about Rs 19.8 L. Budget for it separately, since lenders generally expect buyers to fund these costs themselves.

Guidance Value in Jakkur

The guidance value in Jakkur, the government's reference rate for the area around HRC Pristine, sits at about Rs 6,700 per sq. ft. Stamp duty is generally calculated on the higher of the guidance value and the actual transaction value, and since market rates in Jakkur sit at roughly Rs 12,000–13,650 per sq. ft., the transaction value usually applies.

Other Costs to Plan For

Beyond stamp duty, an HRC Pristine purchase may involve brokerage of typically 1–2% on resale, maintenance dues and parking charges. GST does not apply on resale or on completed units sold after the occupancy certificate, and applies at 5% only before that certificate.

Our cost sheet breakdown lists every charge for an HRC Pristine home, and our guide to Karnataka RERA buyer rights covers wider protections. See configurations on the price page, or ask our team for a unit-wise cost sheet. Rates can change, so confirm them at registration.

Related reading: SOBHA HRC Pristine Cost Sheet Explained: Every Charge Beyond the Base Price.

FAQs

1. What is the stamp duty rate in Karnataka?
   About 5.6% of the property value once cess and surcharge are included.

2. What is the registration fee?
   Registration adds a further 1% of the property value.

3. What is the guidance value for Jakkur?
   About Rs 6,700 per sq. ft., below Jakkur's market rates of roughly Rs 12,000–13,650.

4. Is stamp duty charged on guidance value or market value?
   It is generally charged on the higher of the two, which in Jakkur is usually the transaction value.

5. Is GST payable on a resale home?
   No, GST does not apply on resale or on completed units sold after the occupancy certificate.