When it comes to giving out their property on rent, owners’ concerns generally revolve around the quantum of rent to be charged, tenant’s ability to pay, queries pertaining to the lease agreement, lock-in period, … READ FULL STORY
The market for rental accommodation in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), has remained strong, especially along the outskirts. With the government’s demonetisation drive affecting real estate sales, the rental market has gained momentum. Consequently, … READ FULL STORY
While most Indians aspire to own a house, the present state of the economy, high real estate prices and uncertainty following the demonetisation drive, have forced people to adopt a wait-and-watch approach. In this … READ FULL STORY
People who are unmarried or single, often face problems in finding apartments on rent, across the major cities of India. “Being single is a lifestyle statement. It is not a crime by any stretch … READ FULL STORY
Chennai has grown exponentially in recent decades. It attracts an endless sea of people who keep moving in to the city, primarily for career and educational prospects. Employment and education opportunities and lifestyle prospects, … READ FULL STORY
IT/ITeS and BPO companies, have been instrumental in attracting the young workforce to big cities like Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Jaipur, etc. Consequently, this job sector has significantly impacted the rental landscape of … READ FULL STORY
With the number of residential project launches falling on the back of the implementation of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) from May 1, 2017, brokers are planning to focus on the rental market … READ FULL STORY
The rental income from a real estate investment, is taxed under the head ‘Income from House property’ under the income tax laws, which is a direct tax law of the country. Properties that are … READ FULL STORY
For decades, independent India peacefully lived with the concept of perpetual leases, inherited from the colonial era. Today, India is a country under construction. However, the governments’ design for housing, has perhaps failed to … READ FULL STORY
Housing.com, part of Elara Technologies Pte Ltd, which also owns PropTiger.com and Makaan.com, on August 9, 2017, unveiled its key insights on house renting patterns. According to their research, 1-BHK units are the preferred … READ FULL STORY
Over the past few decades, real estate has emerged as an important investment asset. However, this investment, depends on healthy capital appreciation over a long-term period. Real estate also tends to be illiquid and … READ FULL STORY
Vile Parle west in the western suburbs of Mumbai, is well-connected to the other far-flung suburbs of the city, as well as south Mumbai. It lies close to the international, as well as the … READ FULL STORY
Earlier, whatever interest that a borrower paid against a housing loan, was allowed to be completely adjusted from the income, as a deduction. Now, this deduction has been capped to Rs 2 lakhs and … READ FULL STORY
