Floor & Counter
7 best satellite towns in India to invest in
Satellite towns, which started emerging around 15 years ago, to ease the mounting pressure on major Indian cities, are fast turning into real estate hotspots. We list some of the major satellite cities in the country, which are worth investing in
Anuradha RamamirthamJul 2021
Mumbai may have at least two operational metro lines in 2020
The Mumbai Metro’s Dahisar-DN Nagar and Dahisar east-Andheri east lines are proposed to be commissioned in 2020
PTIDec 2019
The paucity of land parcels in Mumbai and Thane and its impact on affordable housing
We look at the impact of the limited availability of land in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, on the type of housing that developers construct and what it means for those looking for affordable housing options
Anupam VermaAug 2019
Most promising micro-locations within the MMR, across segments
With Mumbai accounting for the highest number of new launches and sales among the top seven cities in India in Q2 2018, we look at the top micro-markets in the city, across various segments
Anuj PuriSep 2018
Affordable housing is the brightest spot in the real estate sector: Prabhat Ranjan, CMD, Olympeo Infra Ltd
Affordable housing is crucial, for achieving the ‘Housing for All’ mission, says <b>Prabhat Ranjan, Chairman and MD of Olympeo Infra Ltd</b>, who shares his views on the attractiveness, availability and growth prospects for this segment, in the MMR
Amit SethiDec 2017
Impact of demonetisation on land prices
Following the government’s demonetisation drive, land prices in the fringe areas around metros and tier-2 and tier-3 are likely to plummet in the coming years. This may bode well for home seekers looking for affordable housing
Anuj PuriDec 2016
Retirement home or ‘resort'?
A post-retirement second home is no longer ‘just a nice place to live’. Senior citizens now want to spend their sunset years in homes that amplify their quality of life
Vibha SinghNov 2016
Mumbai’s real estate hotspots for varied budgets
To simplify your house hunt, we tell you which suburbs in Mumbai offer homes in the affordable and mid-segment budgets
Vibha SinghNov 2016
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
Do buyers still wait for the festive season to buy homes?
Developers and financial institutions take advantage of the festive season to draw customers by offering discounts and freebies. This makes it a favourable time for homebuyers to get the best deals.
Harini BalasubramanianAug 2026
Mhada Lottery 2025: Registration, application, lottery dates
In this guide, we will focus on how to apply for Mhada lottery units offered by the different Mhada Boards, check the draft, final list and lucky draw and finally how to accept or reject housing units won under the Mhada Lottery 2025.
Anuradha RamamirthamJun 2026
How are emerging micro markets shaping Mumbai's next set of luxury pincodes?
Mumbai’s next luxury pin codes are not waiting to be discovered. They are in the process of becoming.
Ram RahejaApr 2026
From connectivity to capital appreciation: How is infrastructure transforming Mumbai’s skyline?
Luxury housing is no longer confined to a narrow set of traditional addresses. It is spreading across infrastructure-led corridors.
Rohan KhatauApr 2026
