Water-Smart apartments; Superheroes of the future

    Technology in everyday life has seen exponential growth in the recent past. It’s not uncommon to see young kids asking Alexa or Google Home to switch the TV on or dim the house lights with a smartphone. The idea of living in a smart home is directed at creating a wholesome experience that … Continue reading “Water-Smart apartments; Superheroes of the future”

Can a buyer claim both HRA as well as home loan benefits?

The answer to that is yes. House Rent Allowance is a fixed amount of money segregated as a part of your salary by your employer for the accommodation you may have rented out. It’s a measure to aid in tax savings. As a buyer, income tax exemption on both house rent allowance (HRA) and repayment … Continue reading “Can a buyer claim both HRA as well as home loan benefits?”

Why quality should be the benchmark for investing a home, not brands.

Home buying is an activity that is both overwhelming and nerve-wracking for most. The process is most often divided into categories or sections in order of its importance- when you want to settle in, what’s your budget, which is your area of choice, etc. It’s an extensive process that requires time, patience and a well-chalked … Continue reading “Why quality should be the benchmark for investing a home, not brands.”

WHICH IS MORE ATTRACTIVE: RENTAL INCOME FROM RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY?

The amount of rental income generated is the main consideration point when a person decides to invest in a property. The location, construction quality, age and usage of the building are scrutinized for both residential and commercial property to ascertain its rental yield. There are both pros and cons for each type of property and … Continue reading “WHICH IS MORE ATTRACTIVE: RENTAL INCOME FROM RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY?”

THE MANY JOYS OF THANISANDRA MAIN ROAD

Bangalore is an interesting place that intrigues people of all ages with its diversity, colourful heritage, and rich culture. From history to adventure, nightlife to cafes, open gardens to luxury malls, pubs to lounges, you get everything here. And the suburbs of Thanisandra offer the same luxuries that create within its residents a zest for … Continue reading “THE MANY JOYS OF THANISANDRA MAIN ROAD”

THANISANDRA – THE NEXT BIG SUBURB

Thanisandra, located at the Northern Suburban area of the Silicon Valley of India, has become one of the real estate hotspots of the city. With Bangalore getting crowded every day, people are looking for and moving into housing projects in the suburban areas. With a shift to developed suburbs cropping up, many real estate companies … Continue reading “THANISANDRA – THE NEXT BIG SUBURB”

Residential real estate – Year in Review 2019

While commercial real estate thrived during the year, 2019 was a challenging year for India’s residential real estate. The regulatory conditions paved the way for residential real estate all through January to December and may continue to do so for 2020. Real estate developers were continually assessing the dynamics of the market to ensure that … Continue reading “Residential real estate – Year in Review 2019”

PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF BANGALORE NORTH’S REAL ESTATE MARKET

Bengaluru has surfaced as the front-runner in South India’s real estate market with housing demand and supply in the city being higher than several other regions of South India. In fact, Bangalore realty market is ranked second to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) with regards to supply and absorption for Q1. The steady increase in … Continue reading “PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF BANGALORE NORTH’S REAL ESTATE MARKET”