There has been a marked increase, in the number of senior living projects since 2010. With growing acceptability and demand for senior housing units, such projects are coming up in the suburbs of all … READ FULL STORY
Aiming at reviving the tea industry and increasing employment opportunities, the West Bengal cabinet, on October 31, 2019, decided that 15% of land of a tea garden can be used for construction works. A … READ FULL STORY
In a separate article we have discussed the provisions of tax deduction at source on payments being made to residents with respect to rental and sale transactions of property. For a resident Indian, who … READ FULL STORY
If India’s target of achieving land degradation neutrality (LDN) by 2030 is not achieved, no land would be left, considering the immense pressure due to rising population, environment experts said, on September 3, 2019. … READ FULL STORY
When it comes to demand for housing in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), a clear dichotomy comes to light. One set comprises of the privileged HNIs, who seek uber-luxury homes, while the other set, … READ FULL STORY
The growth of the ecommerce industry in India, has led to an increase in the demand for warehousing, for the products sold by these platforms. This demand, is likely to spur innovation and make … READ FULL STORY
The Supreme Court, on April 2, 2019, asked the centre and the parties that have challenged the validity of various provisions of the Land Acquisition Act, to consensually frame the questions of law to … READ FULL STORY
Omidyar Network India, on March 19, 2019, announced a Rs 16-crore grant to create a multi-organisation research consortium that will focus on issues linked to secure rights to assets. The grant will fund Brookings … READ FULL STORY
After over two weeks of sit-in demonstrations, some farmers in Noida have launched an indefinite fast to press for their demands, including enhanced compensation in lieu of their land acquired by the Noida Authority … READ FULL STORY
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, on January 9, 2019, said her government will ensure that refugees, settled in different parts of state for years, were given land deeds at the earliest. The exercise … READ FULL STORY
Traditionally, property investment has been viewed as a safe and stable long-term asset in India. It is often an emotional decision for Indians and is perceived as an indication of one’s status and wealth … READ FULL STORY
The West Bengal cabinet has taken a decision, to introduce an online system for granting mutation of properties, the state’s chief minister Mamata Banerjee said, on December 24, 2018. The move will benefit people … READ FULL STORY
Technology is increasingly playing an important role in the Indian real estate sector. Property technology, also known as ‘proptech’, made its presence felt in the Indian real estate market around 2005, when we saw … READ FULL STORY
