Buying a plot? Here's what you need to know
For most people their biggest dream is to someday buy their own dream home. In most cases, a dream home constitutes a spacious apartment or flat in an
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Invested in UK realty? Get ready to pay inheritance tax
In a rude shock to the multitude of well-heeled Indian investors who have invested heavily into UK\'s residential property, the UK government in a rec
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Smart Socho: 7 DIY tips that can get you a bigger home loan
A majority of mid-income home buyers prefer to take the home loan to fund their dreams of buying a home. Banks have rigorous eligibility criteria, whe
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Destination Chembur: In the throes of an urban makeover
A key central suburb of Mumbai, Chembur has emerged as one of the most promising micro markets for real estate not just in Mumbai but also in the coun
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Callous builders destroying eco-sensitive zones around Pune
Several previously untouched areas around Pune like Tamhini, Sinhagad-Donje, Bhimashankar and some areas around the Khadakvasla backwaters are now und
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Mumbai DP 2034: Right intentions marred by sloppy execution?
The scrapping of the error-riddled Mumbai DP-2034 has been a cause of major concern with regard to the future development of Mumbai, however industry
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SMART SOCHO: Why buying property online is a win-win for both buyers and sellers
The growing popularity of buying property online is backed by the buyer\'s demand for a transparent, hassle-free experience and the builder\'s need to
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Customer is now King, as realtors roll out the red carpet
The upcoming festival season has traditionally been the time when developers are known to announce a host of freebies and schemes to entice buyers to
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Realty Rocks: Mumbai penthouse sells for INR 202 cr, BKC office for INR 950 cr
In the biggest ever deal for a residential apartment in the country, a sea-facing triple penthouse in south Mumbai\'s plush Napeansea road locality ha
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Credai mulls suspending membership of serial offenders
In its bid to attract serious players and weed out habitual defaulters, the Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association or Credai is mulling o
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Mira Road: Enjoy a high-quality lifestyle at down to earth prices
One of the few pockets close to Mumbai that still offers hope to price conscious buyers, Mira Road today has something for everyone - from budget flat
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Govt cracks the whip, bars builders from diverting cash paid by buyers
In a far reaching development aimed at protecting the interests of property buyers, real estate developers across the country will now be barred from
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Smart Socho: How to invest in a pre-launch project and live to tell the tale
Investing in a pre-launch project in a subdued market is like playing with dynamite next to a furnace. Both cases are likely to blow up in your face.
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Smart Cities List: Mumbai, Jaipur, Lucknow in, Kolkata, Bengaluru out
All union territories (including the capital Delhi) and a majority of state capitals including Mumbai, Jaipur, Vijayawada, Lucknow, Raipur, Guwahati a
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Landmark Verdict: Bombay HC allows construction in mangrove-buffer zone
In a major verdict that could have a far-reaching positive impact on the fortunes of the troubled real estate industry, the Bombay high court in a rec
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SMART SOCHO: How to get max value for your property in a bad market
Selling or renting property in a rising market is easy but the real challenge lies in getting the max value when the market has hit rock-bottom, as it
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