SMART SOCHO: How to talk your way thru the deal of a lifetime
Negotiating a property deal well is half the battle won, but doing so effectively requires a lot of tact, information, precision and oodles of patienc
Continue reading
SMART SOCHO: How to make the most of tax benefits from realty investments
Buying or selling residential property in India comes with its own set of tax implications that one needs to carefully consider prior to sealing the d
Continue reading
SMART SOCHO: Is your expensive home a potential fire hazard?
To avoid a repeat of the recent Powai tragedy, make sure that your home and your family is safe from the dangers of an unexpected fire, by adhering to
Continue reading
SMART SOCHO: How to prevent the rains from wrecking havoc with your interiors
When Bengaluru-based homemaker Savita Krishnan returned from her much-needed weekend break recently, she was in for a rude shock. The overnight pre-mo
Continue reading
SMART SOCHO: How to minimise risks when buying your first home
Undertaking a thorough due diligence prior to embarking on the journey towards buying your first home will not only save you tons of headache (and mon
Continue reading
Dear property buyer, if there was ever a time to haggle on property prices, this is it !!!
Dear property buyer - be ready to pounce on the most attractive deals that should come your way in the next six months. Negotiate hard and bargain big
Continue reading
SMART SOCHO: Points to ponder, before buying property
Few buyers think beyond their immediate needs when buying property, when it could be far more profitable to first mull over the long-term consequences
Continue reading
SMART SOCHO: What to look for in a luxury project
As the saying goes - All that glitters is not gold - similarly many developers are trying to market their projects in the luxury and premium category
Continue reading
SMART SOCHO: Is your home certified structurally safe?
The lack of safety awareness among buyers and rampant non-compliance to the National Building Code - 2005 by developers has put a big question mark on
Continue reading
SMART SOCHO: Why insuring your home, is a must today
The devastating earthquake that struck neighbouring Nepal left all of us shocked with its massive trail of destruction to life and property. Unfortuna
Continue reading
SMART SOCHO: Is the lure of PG income really worth it?
Rajesh KulkarniFor Mumbai-based Mr and Mrs Ravi Desphande (names changed), the marriage of their only daughter to a well-settled NRI businessman in th
Continue reading
SMART SOCHO: How to ensure great returns on your property
There are various key factors that help determine the final valuation or price appreciation of property ranging from its location, brand equity of the
Continue reading
SMART SOCHO: Amenities are cool but don’t get fooled
Loading projects with a ton of expensive goodies is the latest ploy by builders trying to sell their projects, but it’s the buyer’s prerog
Continue reading
SMART SOCHO - NRI guide to investing in desi property
Attractive returns, simplified investment norms, and an opportunity to stay connected with their roots, are driving NRI investors to invest in India&r
Continue reading
SMART SOCHO- 5 Smart Tips to Manage Your Home Loan
Managing your home loan can be a tough ask for many, pre-payment an impossible dream for most. Yet it doesn’t necessarily have to be so. Smart p
Continue reading
SMART SOCHO: Pssst Always read the fine print
With developers leaving no stone unturned to promote their projects via special offers, subvention payment schemes, freebies and what not, buyers woul
Continue reading