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• Stamp Duty & Registration Charges in Himachal Pradesh (2026): Rates, 12% Rule, Calculator: Himachal stamp duty in 2026, in plain English: 4%/6%/8% rates in force, 12% for Section 118 deals, a 2% registration fee (no ₹25,000 cap), the pending Sept 2026 Bill, TDS, GST and a calculator.
• Section 118 in Himachal: Can a Non-Himachali Buy Property? (2026 Guide): Plain-English 2026 guide to Section 118: when non-Himachalis need permission, the municipal-area exemption, 500 sq m limit, 12% stamp duty, NRI rules and a checklist, with official sources.
• Best towns for a second home in Himachal (2026): Kasauli, Dharampur, Barog, Chail and Shimla compared.
• Himachal property facts (2026): quotable, sourced numbers.