From Madras to Chennai: In picturesChennai was founded on the August 22, 1639, when a deal on a small patch of land (now Fort St.George) was struck between the East India Company and the local Nayak rulers
Resident BloggerNov 2020
SC rejects plea against construction of Jayalalithaa's memorial at Marina beachThe Supreme Court has dismissed a plea challenging the construction of a memorial for Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa, at Marina beach in Chennai
PTIApr 2019
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
Housing.com launches India’s largest online property festival in 30+ cities with exclusive offersThe property festival anticipates to engage with over 55 million home seekers with trusted partners, smart tools and immersive content for a seamless festive home buying experience.
Housing News DeskSep 2025
Luxury housing sales record 85% YoY growth in Jan-Jun ‘25: Report Delhi-NCR registers the highest sales in the luxury segment, contributing 57% to the overall pie, mentioned the report.
Anuradha RamamirthamJul 2025
