Some of the recent trends in the Indian property market, seem to suggest that non-resident Indians (NRIs) are shifting their investment from Bengaluru to Coimbatore and Kochi, owing to the lower ticket size in … READ FULL STORY
The Indian real estate fraternity, has often been blamed for its inability to connect with the consumers. The lack of trust in the minds of home buyers, begins right at the time of booking, … READ FULL STORY
Rakesh Sharma, a retired doctor, spent his lifetime savings to buy an apartment along the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway. Sharma, who already owned a house in Delhi, hoped to lead a comfortable life after retirement, … READ FULL STORY
Although developers have publicly welcomed the Real Estate Regulation Act (RERA), there seems to be definite concern, as the deadline for its implementation by states, by May 1, 2017, fast approaches. With numerous projects … READ FULL STORY
Delay in construction and delivery of projects, is the biggest challenge that the real estate industry faces. This is a direct by-product, of the shortage of skilled manpower to execute the projects and streamline … READ FULL STORY
Although a rating system for real estate exists in India, this system has not evolved and is also prone to criticism, vis-à-vis its objectivity. Analysts maintain that real estate ratings, have to evolve beyond … READ FULL STORY
For nearly a decade Sanjeev Chaudhary, regretted his decision of buying a house at Crossings Republik on National Highway (NH) 24. Connectivity with NH 24, was the only reason he invested in a large … READ FULL STORY
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, surprised the market by keeping the repo rate unchanged at 6.25% in its monetary policy review. This has disappointed the market in general … READ FULL STORY
Is this a good time to invest in real estate? Will the Budget 2017, make it easier to buy properties? Looking for answers to these questions and more? Housing.com will be presenting its first … READ FULL STORY
The state of the Indian economy, suggests that the government will have to walk a tight rope with the Union Budget 2017-18, amidst forecasts of a slowing economy. Although banks are now flush with … READ FULL STORY
Right before Union Budget 2017-18, the issue of budget or affordable housing, is once again in the spotlight. As the central government reiterates its commitment towards ‘Housing for All’, this aim cannot be fulfilled … READ FULL STORY
The Indian home buyers are quite convinced that whatever incentives are given to them in the union budget, will never reach them. The reason: Investors and middlemen in the Indian housing market, will absorb … READ FULL STORY
Prime minister Narendra Modi’s new year’s eve announcement, on interest subvention for housing loans for the poor and the middle-class, was soon followed by rate cuts by various banks, including the government-owned State Bank … READ FULL STORY
