Due to the options of staggered payments and lower rates, many people opt for an under-construction property without realising its financial risks. Here are some of the benefits of a ready-to-move property as compared … READ FULL STORY
Reduction in loan-to-value ratio While lending money against any tangible security, the lender can advance a loan up to a certain percentage of the asset’s value. This is called the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio. This … READ FULL STORY
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) is now a reality. The central government had already set the rules and now, the state governments are required to follow suit. States are required to … 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
The Indian real estate sector has been largely unregulated except for a few states like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi and Karnataka. Any pro-consumer development was solely a result of judicial activism. This … READ FULL STORY
To whom are these reduced rates applicable The reduction in State Bank of India’s (SBI’s) rates, is not as widely applicable, as is made out to be. It is not that the home loans … 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
The subscribers of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), will now be able to withdraw up to 90 per cent of their accumulations in their PF account, for purchase of homes. EPFO users can … READ FULL STORY
In 2006, the real estate market in the National Capital Region (NCR), was witnessing the growth of a number of property segments. Sushant Lok, a newly-developed region of Gurgaon, was emerging as a real … READ FULL STORY
Shweta Jha, a journalist, was house hunting in Bengaluru. After a lot of research on the market, upcoming locations and price comparison, she finally zeroed in on an apartment in Outer Ring Road. The … READ FULL STORY
Taxes and duties constitute a large part of the total home buying cost. There are four types of taxes and duties that are levied on the purchase of homes in India – stamp duty, … READ FULL STORY
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial commitments in a person’s life, and understanding how to manage the payment for it is crucial for making the right choice. In India, homebuyers are … READ FULL STORY
‘Fools build houses, and wise men live in them’. This British proverb is often used in arguments against buying a house. Investing in a house is a very important decision, as the amount needed … READ FULL STORY
