Karnataka’s Bellary Fort ramparts hold a fascinating historyThe Bellary Fort, atop Ballari Gudda or Fort Hill, was built in parts, with the Upper Fort built by Hanumappa Nayaka of the Vijayanagara Empire and the Lower Fort developed by Hyder Ali
Housing News DeskFeb 2021
Strong rental market is key to Chennai realty’s growthBesides offering several advantages over ownership of property, a robust rental market can also help the government’s ‘Housing for All’ mission. We examine this from the perspective of Chennai’s residential rental market and look at the rental hotspots in the city
Simon SelvarajSep 2017
Why renting a house in Chennai, may be a better option than buyingLooking for a house in Chennai? We explain why it may make better sense to rent a house, rather than buy one and the best places to search for an accommodation
Pooja BhatiaMay 2017
What women want…from Budget 2017, for buying homesWith the process of buying a home in India, remaining a daunting task for most people, Housing News speaks to women home seekers across the country, to gauge what would make the process easier for them and the incentives they would like to see in the union budget
Purnima Goswami SharmaJan 2017
Do faster construction approvals make homes cheaper?Several states in the country have made efforts to streamline the process of obtaining approvals for construction. Let’s understand how it results in reduced property prices for home buyers.
Harini BalasubramanianSep 2026
Realty Diaries: Tracking Trends & New Hubs Episode 1Tune in to this episode where we are in conversation with real estate developer Casagrand to explore community living in Chennai and Bengaluru.
Housing News DeskDec 2025
Cost of living: Chennai vs BangaloreWhile Chennai may be relatively affordable compared to Bangalore, factors like location, lifestyle, and housing options influence overall costs.
Harini BalasubramanianDec 2025
Things to know before constructing a property in ChennaiTo minimise risks, one should work with qualified professionals, including CMDA-approved architects and licensed contractors.
Harini BalasubramanianDec 2025
How to apply for Patta Chitta online in Tamil Nadu?Since 2015, both the documents – Patta and Chitta, pertaining to Tamil Nadu land records have been merged into a single document called Patta Chitta
Harini BalasubramanianNov 2025
Stamp duty and land registration charges in Tamil Nadu 2025The stamp duty in Tamil Nadu for new property registrations is 7% of property value while registration fee is 4% of total property value.
Harini BalasubramanianNov 2025
Chennai to Mysore bullet train route, stations and real estate impactThe high-speed rail corridor will comprise nine stations in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
Harini BalasubramanianOct 2025
What can you get in 1 crore in Chennai?Emerging localities along the OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road) such as Sholinganallur, Thoraipakkam and Perungudi are ideal locations for property investments within Rs 1 crore.
Harini BalasubramanianOct 2025
Keeping it Real: Housing.com podcast Episode 86Tune in to know about Chennai's prime real estate locations, its infrastructure upgrades, future growth hotspots and the developer’s latest offerings.
Housing News DeskOct 2025
