There are several benefits to buying a property in a woman’s name, either as the sole owner or as a joint owner, with governments and banks offering several sops. “Aspiring home buyers can seek … 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
To meet the high costs of living in rented accommodations, employers pay house rent allowance (HRA) to their employees. India’s income tax laws also provide benefits to people who do not own a house … READ FULL STORY
Transportation and connectivity are two key factors home buyers consider while selecting a property. Consequently, areas well-connected to office hubs and market places, witness good demand. Dronagiri, in Navi Mumbai, is one such area … 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. Here are some Diwali lighting options to add … READ FULL STORY
Home buyers nowadays, consider Vastu as a prominent factor, when they select a home. Often, people avoid projects or apartments that do not comply with Vastu norms. This is especially true during the festive … READ FULL STORY
Home owners are often ignorant about the implications of buying a house property in single name, instead of joint names. One of my colleagues had bought a flat in his name before marriage. After … READ FULL STORY
There is considerable confusion over the taxes applicable on the sale of an inherited property. While many think that the money received on sale of an inherited house is fully tax exempt, others feel … 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
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced massive lockdowns across countries, for almost six months. A sizeable share of this population is still working from home, which is giving way to the need for additional spaces. … READ FULL STORY
In order to cater to the growing housing needs in Delhi region, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) chalked out land pooling policy under which various regions were to be redeveloped and provide for affordable … READ FULL STORY
Until a few decades ago, Indians were generally averse to taking loans to buy or construct their homes and would use their retirement funds for the same. However, with increasing urbanisation, easy availability of … READ FULL STORY
Under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA), which came into force on May 1, 2017, real estate agents will need to register themselves, to be able to facilitate a transaction. The broker … READ FULL STORY
