India witnessed a robust demand for office spaces in Q3 2018, recording approximately 12.3 million sq ft of gross absorption, indicating a 23 per cent growth over the corresponding period in 2017. As a … READ FULL STORY
A rented home must be styled well, not only for comfort, but also for aesthetic appeal. Nevertheless, when doing up a rented place, one must follow certain restrictions and guidelines laid down by the … READ FULL STORY
There can be different reasons to buy a second house – it can serve as a retirement home, or a long-term investment to reap profits through appreciation in capital values. Another category of second … READ FULL STORY
An individual who is in the initial stages of his/her career, is likely to have very limited financial spending capacity. Therefore, when it comes to finding a place to stay, a rental home may … READ FULL STORY
Jitu Virwani, CMD of the Embassy Group, is a firm believer that the top developers are conscious of the advantages of adopting professional practices. In an exclusive interview with Housing News, Virwani points out … READ FULL STORY
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) introduced in India in 2017, marked a new chapter in the tax system in the country, making India a single market from the point of view of levy … READ FULL STORY
Fluctuations in the value of a currency, can affect the real estate market of a country in a variety of ways – from impacting the cost of services and raw materials used like steel … READ FULL STORY
Rajeev Sood was negotiating for a sea-facing luxury property in Mumbai, at a whopping price of Rs 50,000 per sq ft. However, before he could close the deal, a business trip to Dubai completely … READ FULL STORY
A recent study conducted by leading online real estate portals Housing.com and Makaan.com, suggests that there has been a significant increase, in the number of women users who are actively researching for a property … READ FULL STORY
A survey conducted by KPMG, in association with NAREDCO and APREA, has revealed that the Indian real estate sector is estimated to grow to USD 650 billion by 2025 and surpass USD 850 billion … READ FULL STORY
After the demonetisation drive and the rollout of reforms like the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) and the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the real estate sector witnessed a significant slowdown. With … READ FULL STORY
The rental market in India is gradually evolving, owing to a change in the mindset of people. Renting a house, is no longer merely driven by affordability, as compared to buying a home. Rather, … READ FULL STORY
The primary reason why non-resident Indians (NRIs) want to maintain a wait and watch approach towards the Indian property market, is the high cost of property (according to 40 per cent of NRIs), while … READ FULL STORY
