The top seven Indian cities collectively saw the average size of budget-friendly apartments shrink by almost 17 per cent, between 2014 and 2018, according to a study. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) topped with … READ FULL STORY
There are several factors to consider before taking a building on rent for commercial purposes. These factors must be looked at from all possible perspectives and any lacuna or ambiguity must be sorted out … READ FULL STORY
There can be different reasons to buy a second house – it can serve as a retirement home, or a long-term investment to reap profits through appreciation in capital values. Another category of second … READ FULL STORY
An individual who is in the initial stages of his/her career, is likely to have very limited financial spending capacity. Therefore, when it comes to finding a place to stay, a rental home may … READ FULL STORY
The residents of a housing society in Noida were taken aback one morning, when they found that the office of the facility management was locked. The builder had abandoned the maintenance of the society … READ FULL STORY
When Arpita Gupta, a clinical psychologist, came to New Delhi for her research work, she was unable to find a rental accommodation in and around Delhi, where she could stay for just a few … READ FULL STORY
Amenities are an important part of any real estate project, which builders use to woo home buyers. While some amenities are essential, like a security system, elevators, etc., property sellers may, at times, also … READ FULL STORY
Home owners often have complaints about their builder and their residents’ welfare associations, vis-à-vis issues like cost of the apartment, delay in delivery, costly maintenance, poor facility management. While these grievances may be legitimate, … READ FULL STORY
Amrendra Kishore bought an apartment in Noida, after spending over a decade in Australia. At the time of taking possession, he paid an upfront amount of Rs 50 per sq ft as Interest Free … READ FULL STORY
Shweta Jha, a journalist, was house hunting in Bengaluru. After a lot of research on the market, upcoming locations and price comparison, she finally zeroed in on an apartment in Outer Ring Road. The … READ FULL STORY
Taxes and duties constitute a large part of the total home buying cost. There are four types of taxes and duties that are levied on the purchase of homes in India – stamp duty, … READ FULL STORY
Buying a property is a once-in-a-lifetime decision for most people, as the investment is generally huge and may come with a long-term liability. One wrong decision, can create imbalances in the buyer’s personal balance … READ FULL STORY
