Story 5: Pine | Houses of India
“To me a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more welcome than the most luxurious Persian rug.” ~ Helen Keller So many of us, lost in the cacophony of our urban … READ FULL STORY
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Budget 2016 focuses on housing for the affordable segment
“We want to buy a home, but prices are still very high and the options in the affordable housing segment remains limited,” says Seema Jain, a housewife. She continues, “The budget this year has … READ FULL STORY
Budget 2016: No short-term benefits for home buyers
The Union Budget 2016-17 hasn’t been all that the developers or the home buyers had hoped for, from a business and investment point of view. Nevertheless, on a positive note, the budget has paved … READ FULL STORY
Budget 2016: What home buyers want
Considering that buying a home in India is not an easy task, people eagerly look towards the union budget each year, for incentives that will help them in the home buying process. Here’s a … READ FULL STORY
Budget 2016: Announcements that can drive growth in the realty sector
While the government made several major announcements in last year’s budget, only a few succeeded in stimulating growth in the realty market. A weak global economic situation, has also impacted the Indian realty market. … READ FULL STORY
Budget 2016: Top 10 demands of the real estate sector
There is a strong sentiment in the real estate market that this year’s budget will be crucial for the growth of the sector, especially after the announcement of the ‘Smart City’ and ‘Housing For … READ FULL STORY
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Story 4: Timeless | Houses of India
“It will end like it began, with a piece of cloth” ~ James Ferreira James is renowned for having a unique design sensibility. His creations are flowing masterpieces with intricate drapes, all made from … READ FULL STORY
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Principal repayment needs a separate IT section
Home owners constitute a major section of the tax payers. Consequently, there is a need to have a separate tax deduction, for the repayment of home loans taken for the purchase or construction of … READ FULL STORY
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Budget 2016: Will it bring relief to home loan borrowers?
There are certain income tax benefits, associated with money borrowed for the purchase or construction of a house. At present, the income tax laws provide benefits on interest payments and repayment of the principal … READ FULL STORY
How smart will India’s first 20 smart cities be?
The government, on January 28, 2016, released the list of the first 20 cities that have been selected for India’s ‘Smart Cities Mission’. These are: Bhubaneswar, Pune, Jaipur, Surat, Kochi, Ahmedabad, Jabalpur, Vishakhapatnam, Solapur, … READ FULL STORY
Budget 2016: Provisions that may benefit home buyers
Prior to the union budget 2016, Shweta Sanyal, an advertising professional in Mumbai, wonders whether the common man matters at all, in the real estate ecosystem. “I am reading newspaper reports about the real … READ FULL STORY
Budget 2016: Wants Vs Needs
Every year, prior to the Union Budget, the real estate sector goes into overdrive, with its list of expectations. Often, in this zeal, they fail to differentiate between wants and needs. More importantly, there … READ FULL STORY
Affordable housing to see maximum demand
Many efforts have been made, in the recent past, to boost the affordable housing segment in India. Market experts hope that this trend will continue in the present year. India is rated as the … READ FULL STORY
