Ratan Kumar Singh, aged 32, currently has a home loan outstanding of Rs 50 lakhs with a remaining tenure of over 20 years. At a floating rate interest of 10%, he pays a monthly … READ FULL STORY
Things to check Builder’s experience The first and the most important thing to check while buying a house, is the builder’s construction experience. Generally, every reputed builder has a list of completed, ongoing … READ FULL STORY
Real estate in India, especially in Mumbai has been transforming from a commodity sale based on price (some 4-5 years ago) to an experiential, high involvement purchase today. Customers are looking for the best … READ FULL STORY
With the rollout of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) from July 1, 2017, there is significant anxiousness and ambiguity among the stakeholders in the real estate market. Many are also wondering which would … READ FULL STORY
With more than 6,50,000 Indians working and staying in Qatar, the non-resident Indians (NRIs) there are in a tight spot, after its neighbouring countries, including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, … READ FULL STORY
The year 2016 witnessed several policy changes that have changed the course of the real estate industry. While these policies have laid a strong foundation for the future of Indian real estate, the short-term … READ FULL STORY
During the monsoon season, a real estate property and its surrounding areas, may be quite different from how it is during the rest of the year. Consequently, this season offers prospective home buyers, with … READ FULL STORY
When it comes to investments, most people have two main expectations – that the investments should preserve their hard-earned money and also grow, to meet their financial goals. If one needs to beat inflation, … READ FULL STORY
There are several abandoned and derelict under-construction projects in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane. For instance, in October 2009, Ajay Singh (name changed on request) invested in a 3-BHK, of a 16-storeyed under-construction project … READ FULL STORY
In addition to making an informed decision, property buyers are also working out the best mode of acquiring their immovable assets. Whether it’s choosing the best financing option for tax benefits or directly dealing … READ FULL STORY
In some good news for developers and home buyers, the Union Urban Development Ministry has stipulated that housing approvals will be given within 60 days, via an online application process in metropolitan centres such … READ FULL STORY
Sitalakshmi Gopalan, a retired school teacher in Delhi, invested in a senior living project in Coimbatore. Although her children continue to stay in Delhi, she was clear that she wanted to stay with people … READ FULL STORY
Sagar Mehendale, a salaried person, was looking to buy a resale flat for his second investment, so that he could let it out on rent. As he could only invest by taking a home … READ FULL STORY
