Kerala is one of the first states in India to digitise various property-related services, to make the process transparent. Kerala’s registration department offers many property-related services online, including searching for encumbrance certificate, verification of … READ FULL STORY
Home buyers in Kochi have to pay a certain portion of the property value as stamp duty and registration charges to get the property title transferred in their name in government records. The Kerala … READ FULL STORY
Life Mission Scheme: 12,067 houses handed over Over 12,067 houses that were constructed under the ‘Life Mission Scheme’ were handed over by Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on September 18, 2021 to beneficiaries across … READ FULL STORY
in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the mindset and the outlook of non-resident Indians (NRIs) vis-à-vis the Indian property market has changed drastically. While earlier more NRIs were buying properties, now active professionals … READ FULL STORY
With the Coronavirus pandemic causing a reverse migration of people back to tier-2 and tier-3 cities in India, real estate investments in these cities could increase. While properties in these cities are much more … READ FULL STORY
To avoid speculation over property prices in the state, the state government fixes the fair value for the land, based on which stamp duty and registration charges are paid on property transactions, to the … READ FULL STORY
Developed with state-of-the-art technology, the Kochi Metro project is a flagship infrastructure project undertaken jointly by the Kerala government and the centre, for meeting the city’s growing travel demand. Operations on Phase 1 of … READ FULL STORY
India has several monuments and landmarks which never cease to amaze history and architecture lovers. Some of these landmarks have evolved into tourist attractions and cultural wonders over the years. The Mattancherry Palace Museum … READ FULL STORY
The Goshree Islands Development Authority (GIDA) is entrusted with the development of nine Goshree islands in Kochi. Recognising the need for an integrated development of the islands sprawled on the northern side of Kochi’s … READ FULL STORY
While the Coronavirus pandemic has severely affected economies around the world, property sales have witnessed a comeback over the last three months, as compared to the first quarter. While the unsettled feeling is still … READ FULL STORY
Taking a serious note of violations to the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms, the Supreme Court (SC) has followed up with the Kerala state government yet again, to check whether its directions have been … READ FULL STORY
During the ten years starting from 2010, the real estate sector witnessed a massive transformation, especially in markets like Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi-NCR, etc. However, due to the lack of sufficient land banks and … READ FULL STORY
In 2018, the real estate sector’s focus was on ensuring affordability of homes, balancing the impact of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and improving sales, while also witnessing the fallout of the liquidity … READ FULL STORY
