The home of Ajit Agarkar, former international cricketer and now a golfer, and his wife Fatema Agarkar, an educationist, is contemporary and simple. Clean lines, muted tones, sleek wooden furniture and soothing walls, create … READ FULL STORY
Q: What is self-redevelopment? How has self-redevelopment been a crucial aspect for societies, especially in aggressive real estate markets such as Mumbai? A: Under self-redevelopment, the entire redevelopment process is planned, executed and managed … READ FULL STORY
The real estate market, at present, is abuzz with news about stalled housing projects, giving an impression that all projects are now at risk of failure or becoming distressed. However, the real picture may … READ FULL STORY
The Latin phrase ‘caveat emptor’, which literally means ‘buyer beware’, is applicable in all the deals of purchases made by you, from small value items to big-ticket items like a house. When you buy … READ FULL STORY
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
Q: RERA has brought compliance to quality control, centre-stage in the real estate sector. Does this bode well for corporate developers like Mahindra Lifespaces, for whom being compliant to quality control requirements, is anyway … READ FULL STORY
Humans are social beings, who crave relationships and a sense of belonging. The extent to which we are successful in forging long lasting relationships in adulthood, is determined to a great deal, by the … READ FULL STORY
With cities become increasingly congested, commuting over long distances, is no longer a pleasant experience. This is especially true, vis-à-vis travelling to and from work and the children’s schools. Home seekers, today, are paying … READ FULL STORY
With the real estate sector going through its worst phase in the recent past, it is likely that the second half of 2019 will bring better days. There is an inventory pile-up of properties … READ FULL STORY
‘Micro homes’ are gaining popularity owing to the rapid rise of population and space crunch in urban India. With rising rents and housing becoming expensive over the years, home buyers are opting for homes … READ FULL STORY
When 22-year-old Ashish Sharma shifted from Noida to Mumbai for his MBA, he decided to rent furniture, to furnish his house. “I wanted a good, comfortable and stylish study table, wardrobe and a bed. … READ FULL STORY
Given the role of family and peers when it comes to decision-making and zeroing in on a property, customer loyalty programs are a good way to create influencers out of a brand’s loyal customers. … READ FULL STORY
The UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation awards were announced, on October 14, 2019, at a ceremony held in Penang, Malaysia, marking 20 years since its institution. The four winners from India include … READ FULL STORY
