Rashu Sinha, a senior level marketing professional working in New Delhi, recently bought a two-bedroom apartment. The uniqueness of Sinha’s property is in the fact that his apartment is not part of a newly-built … READ FULL STORY
The traditional process of getting your rent agreement, through your landlord, real estate agent, or a service provider, can be quite cumbersome. This involves taking printed copies of the rental agreement and thereafter, a … READ FULL STORY
The Coronavirus pandemic has brought some unprecedented changes in our daily lives. Before fears of exposing our lives to the deadly virus became the key driver of all our normal reactions, many Indian households, … READ FULL STORY
There is no restriction on the number of properties you can own. Similarly, there is no restriction on the number of houses for which you can take home loans and claim tax benefits, either … READ FULL STORY
In addition to making an informed decision, property buyers are also working out the best mode of acquiring their immovable assets. Whether it’s choosing the best financing option for tax benefits or directly dealing … READ FULL STORY
A borrower can shift the home loan to any other lender, who is willing to offer better interest rates. At times, a home loan applicant may also want to increase the loan’s tenure, due … READ FULL STORY
Finance is one of the most important determinants, when it comes to buying a house and most of the other considerations revolve around this. As a property purchase is often a once-in-a-lifetime decision, it … READ FULL STORY
The tax law allows you to avail of certain benefits with respect to home loans. The benefits are available under Section 24(b) for interest paid and under Section 80C for the principal repayment, subject … READ FULL STORY
According to therapists, colours tend to have a psychological and physical impact on us. For example, certain colours can raise blood pressure, increase metabolism or even cause eye strain, while other colours have a … READ FULL STORY
The rental housing market has many options, available at various rates. Consequently, it may be difficult for a prospective tenant to figure out how much to spend as rent. The answer to this, depends … READ FULL STORY
Almost all the public sector and private banks, offer loans against future rentals. With this facility, home owners can avail of a line of credit, on the basis of future rentals for their house … READ FULL STORY
In the event where a home owner defaults on the loan taken, the lender is entitled to legally repossess the property. Such repossessed properties are ultimately sold through physical or electronic versions of auctions. … READ FULL STORY
The provisions related to owning of an immovable property outside India by a resident Indian, are governed by the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). Owning an immovable property The FEMA restricts Indian residents … READ FULL STORY
