If you aren't living in the house yourself, the rules change slightly in your favor:

Depending on when your loan was sanctioned (e.g., Sections 80EE or 80EEA), you might be able to claim an extra в‚№50,000 to в‚№1.5 lakh in interest beyond the standard в‚№2 lakh limit.

These one-time costs are deductible under Section 80C (within the в‚№1.5 lakh limit) during the year you pay them.

What Can You Write Off When You Buy A House в­ђ

If you aren't living in the house yourself, the rules change slightly in your favor:

Depending on when your loan was sanctioned (e.g., Sections 80EE or 80EEA), you might be able to claim an extra в‚№50,000 to в‚№1.5 lakh in interest beyond the standard в‚№2 lakh limit.

These one-time costs are deductible under Section 80C (within the в‚№1.5 lakh limit) during the year you pay them.