Paying a large chunk of your hard-earned money to a developer or builder in the hope of owning a home. Undue delay from the builders in the completion and handover of the building. The hapless homebuyer waiting with fingers crossed on when he would get his apartment; or at least a portion of the money … Read more
A brand new financial year has just begun. The changes proposed in the annual budget 2018-19 will be in effect. Let us look at the major changes in the Real estate sector, particularly in Registration and stamp duty, effective 1st April 2018. Registration and Stamp Duty The current stamp duty rate for gift, partition, settlement … Read more
Home Buying: A Guide to Making Smart Choices A roof over our head that we can call our own; our “Dream Home”; is the biggest milestone in our lives. Therefore, when it comes to home buying, there are always a number of concerns and questions running through our minds. Is it too early for us … Read more
The financial year is almost coming to a close and you would be busy making your investments for tax saving purposes. Here, we present before you a set of 10 property checks for taxation that you should be watchful of while filing your returns. Principal paid on Housing Loan repayment The Government of India encourages … Read more
People buy homes for one of two reasons: to live in, or as an investment. No matter what the reason is for purchasing a home, you cannot deny that it is a major decision involving a big capital investment. Just the thought of purchasing a home stresses out many potential home buyers. But the process of buying a … Read more
People are always on the lookout for effective ways to make money. And real estate investments provide genuine opportunities to earn a tidy sum with minimum effort. The initial investment will be on the higher side, and every decision will require a lot of attention to detail. But on the whole, property investments do yield good returns in the long run. … Read more
Real estate investments can be very profitable when done right. But it does take a lot of determination, business acumen and hard work to establish a good real estate portfolio. In this article, we look at the major mistakes real estate investors make and how you can avoid them. Top 10 Mistakes Real Estate Investors Make … Read more
Property investments in Kerala are on the rise due to favorable conditions in the real estate market scenario. If you are interested in purchasing property as an investment, you will first have to define your objectives. There are two main objectives for real estate investments: 1. Capital appreciation – The increase of your property’s value over time. 2. Income generation … Read more