The RBI had permitted all banks to allow a moratorium of six months, from March 1, 2020 to August 31, 2020. This applied to all term-loans. Given that the worst of times may not be over for many borrowers, many are in favour of extending the moratorium till December 31, 2020. The Supreme Court has extended the interim order on the moratorium till October 5, 2020

We look at some of the measures that real estate stakeholders have adopted, to survive the Coronavirus-induced slowdown and the lessons from this crisis that can help the sector in future

Addressing a webinar, the housing secretary said the move would significantly lower the cost of property purchase for buyers, consequently reviving growth in real estate

Actor Hussain Kuwajerwala and his wife Tina’s luxurious home in Mumbai’s Lokhandwala, is replete with all the modern gadgets and yet, retains a minimalistic visual appeal

Looking for the best home loan product, to fund the purchase of your dream home? Housing.com News looks at the interest rates, EMI and processing fees offered by the major banks in October 2020, to help you make the right choice

We examine the options available for tenants and landlords, who may find themselves in a difficult monetary situation during the Coronavirus pandemic

Washing vegetables with soap and water? Using hydrogen peroxide for disinfecting surfaces? While you may be protecting yourself from the Coronavirus, you may end up exposing yourself to toxic chemicals that could lead to a gastrointestinal infection. Read our medical expert’s advice, to prevent yourself from falling in the trap of unscientific ways and methods

The Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of a project is an important indicator of the density of the project and how much a home there would cost. We explain what exactly the FAR is and its importance for home buyers

While the adverse effects of the pandemic are already being felt across the world, varying opinions are emerging with respect to COVID-19’s impact on the real estate sector, a health emergency that has force launched the biggest ever work-from-home experiment globally, putting a question mark on the relevance of workspaces in a post-Coronavirus world

Does a mere allotment letter issued by a builder create a capital asset in favour of the allottee and if so, can the allottee claim capital gains tax exemption on the profits from the cancellation of such a unit? We examine a judgement by the Mumbai Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, to get some answers