November, 2020
Maharashtra Stamp Act: An overview of stamp duty on immovable property
The Maharashtra government has announced a massive reduction in stamp duty rates by up to 3%. With this, the stamp duty in Mumbai now …
Will property prices crash in India due to the corona-virus outbreak?
The developer community in India has been in a tizzy after union minister of commerce and industry Piyush Goyal on June 3, 2020, said …
Should you hire a real estate agent, to sell your property?
We examine the main advantages of hiring the services of a professional real estate broker, to sell a property It is a well-known fact …
What is an immovable property?
We look at what constitutes an immovable property and the rights associated with owning them in India You would have heard the term ‘immovable …
What to know about down payment?
A down payment is upfront or initial payment that is made to the seller or financial institution, to secure the sale of a big-ticket …
Can logistics and warehousing turn around India’s real estate sector?
With retail and office space segments adversely affected following the Coronavirus pandemic, we look at how the logistics and warehousing segment has the potential …
How to benefit from low home loan interest rates
While interest rates are currently at a 15-year-low level, borrowers need to be mindful of the terms and conditions of the concessions that lenders …
Impact of GST on real estate and home buyers
Here is everything home buyers need to know about the Goods and Services Tax regime and how it will impact them financially among the many …
Which is more attractive: Rental income from residential or commercial property?
Rental income is an important consideration, for people who want to invest in the real estate sector. Property buyers are often confused over which …
Why you’ll never go wrong with real estate investment
Real estate can be a great tangible investment option, especially in the long term. Here’s why. During uncertain and turbulent times, the one place …