The facility to transfer one’s home loan from one bank to another, allows borrowers to have a ‘plan B’ in case they are not satisfied with their existing lender. Besides deficiency in services, a … READ FULL STORY
In an exclusive interaction with Housing News, Sachin Sandhir, global managing director – emerging business of RICS, points out that India considerably lags behind mature real estate markets, such as the US and UK … 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
Hyderabad has witnessed a surge in demand for commercial and residential properties. According to CBRE India’s report titled ‘The comeback of Hyderabad’, ‘Hyderabad is regaining prominence, as one of the leading destinations for real … READ FULL STORY
Diwali is the festival of lights. It is a time when one illuminates the entire house (outdoor and indoor), to welcome Goddess Lakshmi into the house. Diyas Diyas are synonymous with Diwali. They … READ FULL STORY
How to give an inexpensive makeover for the walls Painting the house makes it clean and fresh. There are a lot of inexpensive painting options available in the market, which are of good quality. … READ FULL STORY
Consider this scenario: after a prolonged search, you get an unbelievable offer on a property. However, you find that the property does not conform to Vastu norms. Should you drop the offer? This is … READ FULL STORY
More than three-fourths (78%) of non-resident Indians (NRIs), who are looking to invest in real estate in the country, wish to do so in their hometown. Among the NRIs who are investing for the … READ FULL STORY
Athira Sreedevi KV, a government employee, took a one-bhk apartment on rent in Bandra as it was close to her office, even though it meant spending much more on rent than what she was … READ FULL STORY
Igatpuri, situated in the Western Ghats on the Mumbai-Nashik Highway, is emerging as a popular second home destination. Chaitali Parikh Mehta, owner of Inscape Designers, Mumbai, whose family has a farmhouse on the outskirts … READ FULL STORY
Every housing society has to adopt bye-laws, for its management and administration. The government of Maharashtra has provided model bye-laws, which can be adopted with or without changes by societies. These bye-laws also cover … READ FULL STORY
Affordability is a crucial factor, for people who are searching for a rental home in metropolitan cities. Besides the rental amount, maintenance costs, vehicle parking charges, etc., also impact the overall outgo. At the … READ FULL STORY
While opting for a home loan, lenders will not sanction a loan for the entire cost of the house. Moreover, as per the RBI’s directions, lenders are not allowed to take into account the … READ FULL STORY
