While planning to take a home loan, it is imperative to be aware of the documents that are required for the application. Here’s a look at the basic paperwork that applicants need to prepare … READ FULL STORY
Unsold real estate inventory in the country, is often blamed on over-supply. The root cause of what is termed as over-supply, may, in fact, be the mismatch between demand and supply. However, this fails … READ FULL STORY
Sumit Dewan, aged 24, who came to Mumbai for his training after completing his graduation in architecture, spent two months searching for a rental house, in vain. Everyone refused him a flat, as he … READ FULL STORY
Sitalakshmi Gopalan, a retired school teacher in Delhi, invested in a senior living project in Coimbatore. Although her children continue to stay in Delhi, she was clear that she wanted to stay with people … READ FULL STORY
The Indian tax laws allow an individual or an HUF to claim exemption on long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax, under Section 54, arising on sale of a residential property, if the indexed LTCG are … READ FULL STORY
Update on February 24, 2019: To boost demand in the real estate sector, the GST Council, on February 24, 2019, slashed tax rates for under-construction flats to 5 per cent and affordable homes to 1 per … READ FULL STORY
You consider all the obvious costs when buying a house – you look forward to affordable home prices, good housing loans and lower mortgage rates, etc. However, you miss out on many other pinches … READ FULL STORY
When cooking is one of your passionate hobbies, the irksome chore of running to the shop to get your fresh herbs may dampen your cooking spirits on some days. Imagine having some fresh herbs … READ FULL STORY
Update on February 24, 2019: GST Council cuts tax on under construction residential houses to 5 per cent, from 12 per cent currently. GST rate on affordable housing slashed to 1 per cent from 8 … READ FULL STORY
For a home buyer, the much awaited sense of ownership of the dream home, follows the execution and registration of the sale deed. The sale deed, from the seller to the buyer, is the … READ FULL STORY
Some of the leading banks in India, have recently hiked their interest rates on many lending products, including home loans. The rise in crude oil prices, inflation, global tension and fall in the value … READ FULL STORY
It is quite difficult to find a reliable property agent who can guide a buyer throughout the process of purchasing a home, right from choosing an apartment to procuring the loan and completing the … READ FULL STORY
What are the factors that influence a home buying decision in India? Besides a property’s location, its price, size, style and brand, there’s another criterion that seems to have a significant impact. A study … READ FULL STORY
