India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing economies in recent times and is slated to bounce back strongly, once the COVID-19 pandemic dies down. The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) … READ FULL STORY
The Supreme Court (SC), on May 4, 2021, struck down West Bengal’s version of the real estate law, terming it ‘unconstitutional’, for encroaching upon the authority of a central law on this subject. A … READ FULL STORY
Today, there are a lot of distressed properties in the market, where mergers and/or takeovers are happening. While it makes sound business sense for the builders of stressed assets, as well as the party … READ FULL STORY
The COVID-19 pandemic has made one realise the value of real estate as an asset class, which is more reliable, as compared to the volatile and risky stock market. Moreover, interest rates have reduced, … READ FULL STORY
A common concern of home buyers pertains to one-sided builder-buyer agreements that are drafted primarily to safeguard the interests of the developers. Using their dominant position in the transaction, developers often insert clauses in … READ FULL STORY
The area of a property is often calculated in three different ways – carpet area, built-up area and super built-up area. Hence, when it comes to buying a property, this can leads to a … READ FULL STORY
As Maharashtra enters a ‘semi-lockdown’ situation, amid record-high Coronavirus infections nationwide, the construction sector is also facing an impact. Developers are once again dependent on virtual marketing efforts and serious home buyers are keen … READ FULL STORY
Amid a remarkable change in the way products and services are marketed, sold and delivered in an ecosystem that relies heavily on technology, India repealed its three-decade old consumer protection law to launch an … READ FULL STORY
Parties involved in real estate transactions, often hear many unique sector-related terms. This may often be confusing, especially for first-time buyers during an already complicated and stressful home-buying journey. In this article, we simplify … READ FULL STORY
Radhika Mehta, a software professional, bought an upscale 1,500-sq-ft apartment at Vaishali, Ghaziabad, in a project with high-end amenities for Rs 2 crores. Her long-time chartered accountant friend, Sarthak Sharma, preferred to buy an … READ FULL STORY
The market has welcomed the host of announcements in Budget 2021 that are being seen as a measure to revive the economy. From health to infrastructure, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s third Budget speech tackled … READ FULL STORY
Every year, prior to the union budget, developers lobby hard to get the best deal, while buyers have their own set of demands. The finance minister is expected to walk a tightrope, to balance … READ FULL STORY
Following the significant change in dynamics in the real estate market, after the implementation of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) and the Goods and Services Tax (GST), channel partners are increasingly … READ FULL STORY
