According to Vastu Shastra, the main door of a home is not only the entry point for the family but also for energy. “The main door is a transition zone, through which we enter … READ FULL STORY
Banks offer housing loans to prospective borrowers, based on their capability to repay the debt. Financial institutions ascertain the loan applicant’s creditworthiness by checking various data related to his/her financial history and the manner … READ FULL STORY
In order to curb the instances of tax evasion, especially in big-ticket transactions, the authorities in India have mandated the deduction of tax right at the source of the transaction. This means, one party … READ FULL STORY
While a buyer has to pay several taxes while purchasing a property, tax liabilities also arise for the seller. Apart from capital gains tax, the seller is also liable to pay TDS or tax … READ FULL STORY
An increasing number of aspirational second home buyers, are now investing in vacation home destinations in hill stations, owing to the picturesque location, booming hospitality industry and concept of home stays and wellness that … READ FULL STORY
When a buyer acquires an immovable asset, the legal change in ownership typically takes place, once the asset is registered under his name in government’s records. Apart from various monetary implications that must be … READ FULL STORY
It is a proven fact that colours have a significant psychological effect on people. A home is a place where a person spends a major part of one’s life. As specific colours stimulate distinctive … READ FULL STORY
Indians are generally particular about shubh muhurats, when it comes to buying a property or shifting to a new house. They believe that performing a griha pravesh ceremony on an auspicious day, will bring … READ FULL STORY
With growing purchasing power, investors in India are now searching for innovative ideas to earn returns from their investments. One such way is investing in agricultural land. While some investors keep such land as … READ FULL STORY
As is true of any income, landlords in India also have to pay taxes on their rental income. If proper planning is not put in place, a large part of your rental income could … READ FULL STORY
Do you have to pay stamp duty if you are gifting your property to another person? Would the stamp duty implications still arise, if you are gifting your property to a family member or … READ FULL STORY
“ACs and coolers are fine, but nothing evokes my memories of childhood summers like a ‘khus ki tatti’,” says Gurugram-based businessman, Avinash Arora. Confused? Arora spent his summer vacations in a little town named … READ FULL STORY
The area of a property is often calculated in three different ways – carpet area, built-up area and super built-up area. Hence, when it comes to buying a property, this can leads to a … READ FULL STORY
