Almost all the public sector and private banks, offer loans against future rentals. With this facility, home owners can avail of a line of credit, on the basis of future rentals for their house … READ FULL STORY
The Mumbai Income Tax Tribunal delivered a very important decision on the claim for tax exemption on HRA (House Rent Allowance). Let us analyse the decision in details, with its ramification and relevance for … READ FULL STORY
Land as an investment option has always been popular in India. Its popularity has not receded, despite the availability of various financial products such as mutual funds and equity shares. However, you should be … READ FULL STORY
A perception has gained ground in the Indian housing market that the Goods and Services Tax (GST), is only applicable to under-construction projects and hence, ready-to-move-in apartments are exempt from the GST. However, the … READ FULL STORY
Sitalakshmi Gopalan, a retired school teacher in Delhi, invested in a senior living project in Coimbatore. Although her children continue to stay in Delhi, she was clear that she wanted to stay with people … READ FULL STORY
A legal question that has been put to test time and again before various courts, is whether the rights of nominees prevail over those of successors, in respect of various subjects of nomination, such … READ FULL STORY
From the initial choice, to finalising the purchase of your first rental property as an investment, there’s plenty of planning and work involved. You should begin hunting for your rental investment property with an … READ FULL STORY
On May 1, 2017, all 92 provisions of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA or the Act) were brought into force. The Act has introduced new obligations on real estate developers … READ FULL STORY
The general consensus among many experts today, is that there is limited choice for new real estate investments in India’s metropolitan regions, given the spiralling prices of real estate and the lack of confidence … READ FULL STORY
Transportation and connectivity are two key factors that home buyers keep in mind, while selecting a property. Consequently, areas that are well-connected to office hubs and market places, witness good demand. Recently, on November … READ FULL STORY
In addition to making an informed decision, property buyers are also working out the best mode of acquiring their immovable assets. Whether it’s choosing the best financing option for tax benefits or directly dealing … READ FULL STORY
With the prices of houses rising significantly faster than salaries, it has become increasingly difficult for individuals to buy a house on their own. Consequently, most people now opt for home loans. To enhance … READ FULL STORY
Siddharth Hande is used to cleaning up other people’s messes, quite literally. In fact, he’s making a business out of it. His Chennai-based start-up, Kabadiwalla Connect (KWC), leverages information technology to make sure that … READ FULL STORY
