While most Indians aspire to own a house, the present state of the economy, high real estate prices and uncertainty following the demonetisation drive, have forced people to adopt a wait-and-watch approach. In this … READ FULL STORY
People who are unmarried or single, often face problems in finding apartments on rent, across the major cities of India. “Being single is a lifestyle statement. It is not a crime by any stretch … READ FULL STORY
IT/ITeS and BPO companies, have been instrumental in attracting the young workforce to big cities like Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Jaipur, etc. Consequently, this job sector has significantly impacted the rental landscape of … 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
For decades, independent India peacefully lived with the concept of perpetual leases, inherited from the colonial era. Today, India is a country under construction. However, the governments’ design for housing, has perhaps failed to … READ FULL STORY
Housing.com, part of Elara Technologies Pte Ltd, which also owns PropTiger.com and Makaan.com, on August 9, 2017, unveiled its key insights on house renting patterns. According to their research, 1-BHK units are the preferred … READ FULL STORY
Over the past few decades, real estate has emerged as an important investment asset. However, this investment, depends on healthy capital appreciation over a long-term period. Real estate also tends to be illiquid and … READ FULL STORY
While there is a lot of buzz over the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in the market, most people remain unsure about how it will impact various businesses. In the real estate sector, people … READ FULL STORY
Delhi-NCR’s rental market is now witnessing a new source of supply of apartments. Investors, who have been the primary buyers of apartments, are now stuck with excess inventory and are willing to rent out … READ FULL STORY
Due to the options of staggered payments and lower rates, many people opt for an under-construction property without realising its financial risks. Here are some of the benefits of a ready-to-move property as compared … READ FULL STORY
Chennai has witnessed a huge influx of population, owing to the growth in employment opportunities, especially in the IT and manufacturing sectors. Obviously, this had led to a rise in the demand for properties … READ FULL STORY
Rakesh Sharma, a retired doctor, spent his lifetime savings to buy an apartment along the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway. Sharma, who already owned a house in Delhi, hoped to lead a comfortable life after retirement, … READ FULL STORY
When Surinder Kumar (name changed), a central government employee, shifted to New Delhi after his promotion, he moved into a two-bedroom rented apartment in an upmarket society in Dwarka. His landlord, who lived abroad, … READ FULL STORY
