The stock market is said to be the one of the best indicators of buyers’ sentiments in the real estate market. Often, the demand and supply in the realty market, can be closely approximated … READ FULL STORY
Nestling amid rolling hills and kissed by gurgling streams in Thane district, Shahapur has been nothing more than a weekend getaway dotted with a few farmhouses owned by city slickers. Now it’s morphing from … READ FULL STORY
Alka Rajpurohit, a non-resident Indian (NRI) from Dubai, wanted to sell her luxury apartment in Gurgaon and instead, buy a premium apartment in Noida. Rajpurohit’s decision, reflects the changing dynamics of NRIs’ investments in … READ FULL STORY
Realty prices in the country, have been impacted by various factors over the past year, such as the GST, RERA, demonetisation and the support to affordable housing. Experts point out that property prices were … READ FULL STORY
The rental income from a real estate investment, is taxed under the head ‘Income from House property’ under the income tax laws, which is a direct tax law of the country. Properties that are … READ FULL STORY
Things to check Builder’s experience The first and the most important thing to check while buying a house, is the builder’s construction experience. Generally, every reputed builder has a list of completed, ongoing … READ FULL STORY
Priyanka Amar Shah, founder of iKheti, believes that urban farming has the potential to make cities greener. iKheti, a social enterprise started in 2012, works on the principle that a small vegetable garden, can … READ FULL STORY
When Hitesh Maniyar, a resident of Andheri, Mumbai, was on the lookout for a weekend home, his biggest concern was its location, as he planned to shift to Navi Mumbai in a few years. … READ FULL STORY
The independence and security that a self-owned home provides are unmatched. However, the decision to purchase a home is not always a straightforward one. There are various socio-cultural and economic processes associated with a … READ FULL STORY
The activities of private equity (PE) investors are believed to be a reliable indicator of the property market’s status. By studying private equity investors’ movements, home buyers can understand the prevailing mood in the … READ FULL STORY
Nearly two-thirds (as many as 64%) of non-resident Indians (NRIs) categorically say that they would wait for more clarity and transparency in the market, before making an investment decision in the Indian property market. … READ FULL STORY
Lighting options are available in a variety of budgets, from traditional to contemporary styles. Fixtures crafted in metals, glass, crystals, bamboo and fibre, come in different sizes and shapes. Floor lamps, wall scones, ceiling … READ FULL STORY
Of late, home seekers have become increasingly aware of the short-term costs versus the long-term benefits of living in green buildings. Although green building concepts in the residential segment are more prevalent in super-luxury … READ FULL STORY
