Moving ‘The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, 2015′ for consideration and passage, Urban Development Minister, M Venkaiah Naidu, said it aims to protect the interests of buyers and bring more transparency in the … READ FULL STORY
In a narrow bylane of Jaipur city sits a majestic old house, unmoving and unchanging since the past 200 years. It’s current owner, Sita Ram Sharma, is the 7th descendant of the man who … READ FULL STORY
“To me a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more welcome than the most luxurious Persian rug.” ~ Helen Keller So many of us, lost in the cacophony of our urban … READ FULL STORY
“We want to buy a home, but prices are still very high and the options in the affordable housing segment remains limited,” says Seema Jain, a housewife. She continues, “The budget this year has … READ FULL STORY
The Union Budget 2016-17 hasn’t been all that the developers or the home buyers had hoped for, from a business and investment point of view. Nevertheless, on a positive note, the budget has paved … READ FULL STORY
Considering that buying a home in India is not an easy task, people eagerly look towards the union budget each year, for incentives that will help them in the home buying process. Here’s a … READ FULL STORY
While the government made several major announcements in last year’s budget, only a few succeeded in stimulating growth in the realty market. A weak global economic situation, has also impacted the Indian realty market. … READ FULL STORY
There is a strong sentiment in the real estate market that this year’s budget will be crucial for the growth of the sector, especially after the announcement of the ‘Smart City’ and ‘Housing For … READ FULL STORY
“It will end like it began, with a piece of cloth” ~ James Ferreira James is renowned for having a unique design sensibility. His creations are flowing masterpieces with intricate drapes, all made from … READ FULL STORY
Home owners constitute a major section of the tax payers. Consequently, there is a need to have a separate tax deduction, for the repayment of home loans taken for the purchase or construction of … READ FULL STORY
There are certain income tax benefits, associated with money borrowed for the purchase or construction of a house. At present, the income tax laws provide benefits on interest payments and repayment of the principal … READ FULL STORY
The government, on January 28, 2016, released the list of the first 20 cities that have been selected for India’s ‘Smart Cities Mission’. These are: Bhubaneswar, Pune, Jaipur, Surat, Kochi, Ahmedabad, Jabalpur, Vishakhapatnam, Solapur, … READ FULL STORY
Prior to the union budget 2016, Shweta Sanyal, an advertising professional in Mumbai, wonders whether the common man matters at all, in the real estate ecosystem. “I am reading newspaper reports about the real … READ FULL STORY
