The concept of a weekend home conjures images of sprawling estates by the beach or cosy cabins nestled in the mountains. Traditionally, these getaways were seen as a luxury reserved for the affluent. However, … READ FULL STORY
Purchase of any property worth Rs 100 require mandatory registration under the Registration Act of 1905. States are then empowered to impose taxes in the form of stamp duty and registration fee on such … READ FULL STORY
The cost of property acquisition in India increases significantly when a buyer adds the many taxes they have to pay as part of the process. Among the taxes that jack up the overall cost … READ FULL STORY
May 3, 2024: The Shimla Municipal Corporation (SMC) has extended the deadline to pay the Shimla Property Tax by July 15, owing to delay in the process of issuing property tax bills. According to … READ FULL STORY
National Highway-5 is significant in India, connecting important states for trade and improving connectivity for the transfer of goods and services. It has also increased travel opportunities for people. This highway runs from West … READ FULL STORY
Anupam Kher, one of Bollywood and India’s pioneering actors, has had a long career in films spanning several decades. Anupam Kher was born in Shimla on March 7, 1955. Apart from Mumbai, Anupam Kher … READ FULL STORY
During the ten years starting from 2010, the real estate sector witnessed a massive transformation, especially in markets like Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi-NCR, etc. However, due to the lack of sufficient land banks and … READ FULL STORY
Whether the price is Rs 2.5 crores for an apartment at Marina ONE in Kochi or Rs 50 crores for an apartment at Omkar 1973 in Mumbai, affluent Indians would not mind shelling out … READ FULL STORY
Residents of Mumbai and Pune far outnumber those from other cities, when it comes to the desire to own a holiday home. A Track2Realty survey found that more than two-thirds of Mumbaikars would like … READ FULL STORY
While the scramble to buy a home is a painful rite of passage for many in the metros, the upwardly mobile and affluent are being tempted by all manner of options when it comes … READ FULL STORY
