When Arpita Gupta, a clinical psychologist, came to New Delhi for her research work, she was unable to find a rental accommodation in and around Delhi, where she could stay for just a few … READ FULL STORY
There are various factors that determine whether you will get a home loan or not. Consequently, it is advisable to know your home loan eligibility in advance, so that you can plan the purchase … READ FULL STORY
Engineer turned eco-entrepreneur Shubhendu Sharma, believes in growing forests in urban areas. The company that he founded, Afforestt, has created 77 natural micro-forests from empty land, in 25 cities and five countries. “Why should … READ FULL STORY
Amenities are an important part of any real estate project, which builders use to woo home buyers. While some amenities are essential, like a security system, elevators, etc., property sellers may, at times, also … 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
Switching from one property investment to another, can be a crucial decision for investors. This situation may arise, when investors find a better opportunity for returns on investment in a property other than the … READ FULL STORY
With rapid urbanisation, the biggest challenge faced by cities and metropolitan areas, is traffic congestion, which also hinders the development of the real estate sector in such cities. Increasing population, has put significant stress … READ FULL STORY
Income tax laws mandate a minimum holding period, before an owner sells his/her residential house, to avail of tax benefits. Let us analyse the various provisions, under the Income Tax Act, to understand the … READ FULL STORY
The market for rental accommodation in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), has remained strong, especially along the outskirts. With the government’s demonetisation drive affecting real estate sales, the rental market has gained momentum. Consequently, … READ FULL STORY
Many of the larger developers in India’s property market are today reeling under heavy debt burdens, over-leveraged balance-sheets and challenged execution capabilities. In an exclusive interview with Housing News, Nikhil Hawelia, managing director of … READ FULL STORY
We often hear people say that ‘There was a time, when our city was full of greenery, the climate was cool and there was no water scarcity or flooding problem. Now, things have completely … READ FULL STORY
It was a noisy morning in Bengaluru, when numerous senior citizens stormed into the office of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), the administrative office responsible for civic and infrastructural assets of the Greater … READ FULL STORY
While Indian real estate developers are going all out to woo rich Indians and expat professionals, they seem to have gone completely off target, when it comes to understanding the long-term housing needs of … READ FULL STORY
