Vibha Singh is a feature writer with 22 years’ experience, focusing on investigative, impact and analysis stories. She covers real estate, consumer, civic and infrastructure, policy and environment issues at the state and national level. 
The burden on Mumbai’s infrastructure has become increasingly evident over the last few years, with the city witnessing floods and worsening traffic jams. With the increasing number of high-rises, the residents have been demanding … READ FULL STORY
Santacruz west, in Mumbai, is one area that is being targeted by working professionals, as it offers them proximity to their workplace, as well as a luxurious lifestyle, owing to the presence of residential … READ FULL STORY
For fashion designer Shraddha Thakkar, proximity to the entertainment industry, was the primary reason that she chose to invest in a luxurious project in Goregaon west and not in Lower Parel, as advised by … READ FULL STORY
Andheri west, in Mumbai, is a premium real estate location, with posh areas such as Lokhandwala and Versova. The area has always witnessed huge demand for residential homes, especially from the elite class. Hence, … READ FULL STORY
The major fire at the Deonar dumping ground in Mumbai, which caused serious health issues for residents of the city, has raised the important issue of mismanagement of garbage. Keeping this in view the … READ FULL STORY
Home buyers today, especially the younger generation, are increasingly warming up to the concept of ‘green homes’. These homes offer multiple benefits, not only in terms of a healthy lifestyle, but also provide serious … READ FULL STORY
The regime of indirect taxation in the real estate industry, started as recently as 2004, when service tax was applied to works contracts of commercial properties. It was then introduced to residential properties and … READ FULL STORY
The suburb of Chembur, in Mumbai, has witnessed a sea change over several years. There are many under-construction and ready projects in the area, from reputed builders. Many sick industrial units have also given … READ FULL STORY
Areas along the Ahmedabad-Mumbai Expressway, are gradually becoming sought-after locations, for residential real estate development. Before the Expressway came up, development along this route was restricted to Vasai and Virar, points out Diipesh Bhagtani, … READ FULL STORY
In a move that has been welcomed by the residents and developers, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided, through the revised Development Control Regulations (DCR), to allow the redevelopment of 30-year-old buildings. This … READ FULL STORY
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed a surcharge of one per cent on the buying and selling of properties in Mumbai, to fund infrastructure projects. This would be enforced by the state government, … READ FULL STORY
Over the last few years, the Karjat-Neral belt has transformed from a second home location, to a first-home destination. The region has become an established housing destination and prices are likely to move upwards. … READ FULL STORY
Ashsih Gupte and his colleagues thought that they had taken the best decision of their lives four years ago, when they invested in a project in Ulwe. The developer told them that their investment … READ FULL STORY
