The interim budget 2019 presented by the Government of India has thrown some positive light on the real estate industry. With a plethora of benefits such as tax exemption reforms and an income tax rebate for a second home, it is quite evident that potential home buyers are the biggest winners of this year’s budget. […]
How REITs work and why you should invest in it?
There is no doubt that the introduction of ground-breaking regulations like the GST tax structure and RERA has significantly impacted the Indian real estate industry. Along with these, a new concept called Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) has emerged which has the ability to streamline the real estate industry by making it more organised, progressive […]
A handy guide to make 2019 the year of real estate investment
Come every new-year, the first thing on our minds is a resolution to follow that year. For some, it may be habits to lose, and some others mark the beginning by starting something new. One of the most popular practices that is followed every new year is planning to make an investment. In the never-ending […]
Residential vs Commercial: Which one is better for rental income?
Enjoying high returns in the form of a secondary income is one of the biggest perks of investing in real estate. However, the question lies in which type of rental income is more beneficial – residential or commercial? It is a good idea to think about the type of rental income you are expecting from […]
Plot vs Flat: Which is a better investment?
Real estate is one of the best investment decisions because it guarantees steady returns and growth potential. However, it isn’t always straight forward. Both end-users and investors alike face a common dilemma when it comes to investing in either land or flat. While both are sound investment options, they each come with their own merits […]
8 Factors that make 2018 the best year yet for Indian real estate
Real estate is one of the most promising sectors to invest globally. In India, the real estate sector is the second largest employer after agriculture and is projected to grow at a rate of 30 percent over the next decade. 2017 witnessed India’s real estate sector going on a bit of a roller coaster ride […]
Stocks Vs. Real Estate: Which One Wins?
When looking to make an investment, most people are faced with two options: either invest in the stock market or in real estate. Both options have the potential to give you high returns on your investment and prove valuable in the future. But the best choice out of the two depends on a variety of […]
Everything You Need to Know About the PMAY Scheme
In a milestone effort to make home ownership affordable to people from every income bracket, the government has launched the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). As a part of this initiative, people who fall within the lower and middle-income groups are eligible for subsidies on the interest of their home loans. This is a much-needed […]
Home Loan vs. Loan against Property: Crucial Differences
The terms ‘home loan’ and ‘loan against property’ are often used interchangeably. However, both these types of loans are completely different from each other. Each of these loans comes with a specific procedure, requirements, benefits and drawbacks. When you take out a home loan, the bank lends you a certain amount of money to pay […]
How Will RERA Act Change the Real Estate Market in India
The real estate industry is on a transitional period, and much of that transition is proving to be a boon for prospective home buyers. One big reason for this transition is the release of the reformed Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) Bill. The RERA Bill has introduced a number changes to the way real estate […]
Review of the budget impact on Affordable Housing & Real Estate Sector
The year may be coming to a close, but 2017 is proving to be the beginning of something very exciting for prospective home buyers as well as developers. The announcement of Union Budget 2017-18 by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley brought some interesting and crucial reforms to how money is perceived in the real estate industry. […]
Repo Rate Cut- Lower Home Loans Interest
Compared to some 30 years back when only the wealthy bought houses, today anyone can buy a home. What would otherwise have entailed putting all the money up front for buying a house does not exist at all today. All this is due to the policy of Government distributing home loans through banks. From buying […]
How Technology Has Helped Real Estate Industry
Technology is part of everybody’s lives these days. From the moment we wake up to the moment we sleep, our lives involve some dose of technology that can’t be ignored. Almost all commercial establishments have started embracing technological advances, and all of this is for the better. Real estate is one such industry where technology […]
What are the best recreational activities found in and around Sholinganallur, OMR?
Living in the burgeoning locality of Sholinganallur has its own plethora of benefits. It is one of the top real estate investment hotspots for NRIs and is growing at a phenomenal rate. Apart from being conveniently located at the IT gateway of Chennai, Sholinganallur also offers a multitude of recreational pursuits that can be enjoyed […]