When searching for a home on rent, a common dilemma faced by prospective tenants, is to evaluate which amenities are necessary and accordingly, what the rental value of the home should be. “In metropolitan … READ FULL STORY
If you are considering investment in commercial real estate, obviously you would like to do thorough ‘market analysis’ for the investment and may not know how to do it. There are various kinds of … READ FULL STORY
Due to the paucity of available accommodation and in order to attract the talent pool, many employers provide free accommodation or accommodation at concessional rent, to their employees. This is particularly true, in case … READ FULL STORY
There are a lot of terms and jargons that are specific to any industry or sector and so is the case with real estate. There are a number of jargons in the commercial real … READ FULL STORY
In a separate article we have discussed the provisions of tax deduction at source on payments being made to residents with respect to rental and sale transactions of property. For a resident Indian, who … READ FULL STORY
When 22-year-old Ashish Sharma shifted from Noida to Mumbai for his MBA, he decided to rent furniture, to furnish his house. “I wanted a good, comfortable and stylish study table, wardrobe and a bed. … READ FULL STORY
India has nearly 11.09 million vacant urban housing units, of which 10 states and union territories (UTs) contribute to 78% (8.64 million) of total vacancy levels, says a report titled ‘Institutionalising the Rental Housing … READ FULL STORY
Update on February 1, 2019: The exemption for TDS on house rent increased from Rs 1.8 lakhs to Rs 2.40 lakhs. There will also be an exemption on the notional rent of second homes which are … READ FULL STORY
In commercial real estate lease negotiations, a ‘tenant improvement allowance’ is a grant or a concession given by a landlord to the tenant, for making renovations or doing additional construction in the premises, which … READ FULL STORY
In the last few years, Pune has witnessed a tremendous transformation in the commercial and residential sectors. The growth of automobile and IT industries, along with the presence of state-of-the-art educational institutions in Pune … READ FULL STORY
A number of home owners, who have invested in properties located in the suburbs, prefer to themselves live on rent. Consequently, they put their own house or apartment on rent. Such people let out … READ FULL STORY
The financial capital of India—Mumbai attracts people from all over the country for its potential employment opportunities in the city. Mumbai is one such cosmopolitan city that also sees a significant influx of migrant … READ FULL STORY
The rental segment in India has undergone a sea of change with people increasingly opening up to the concept of renting. A decade ago, getting a house or furniture on rent was mostly done … READ FULL STORY
