End users have for long demanded a real estate regulator to safeguard their investment. But, many developers are against it, arguing that they may be targeted,

Govt. May Exempt Flats Booked Before Notification of Widened Construction Service Tax Those looking to buy a house would do well to book one before July, when the new service tax levy on construction service will come into effect.

Private Banks Make Auto Loans Costlier, Withdraw Teaser Home Offers If you were planning to buy a car or a house, prepare to shell out a little more. Signaling that the interest rates in the country have bottomed out, leading private sector banks, HDFC

DLF, the country’s largest realtor by market value, is planning to build a premium residential apartment complex at Worli in Mumbai instead of a high-end mall project, as demand for retail spaces has come down sharply, according to a company executive.

Half a dozen developers control 70 per cent of Transferable Development Rights in the city. A cartelisation of Mumbai’s real estate, one of the costliest in the world, in the matter of transferable development rights (TDR) has put upward pressure on pr

As opposed to a pure senior living model, developers today are getting ready to launch inter-generational townships Manohar Singh, a marketing professional who travels extensively, constantly worries about his father's security and medical needs. The du

Haridwar Greens, one of Uttarakhand's largest integrated residential projects, was inaugurated by the state chief minister Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal `Nishank.' The project is being developed by Arrow Infra Ltd, promoted by The Hero Group, the two-wheeler and

Rental values are expected to rise by 10-20 per cent in select localities this year Vineet K. Singh Delhi, as part of the National Capital Region, traditionally sees a huge influx of people who come here for various reasons.

Both the principal and the interest components of home loans offer attractive tax benefits Availing a home loan does not just make you the owner of a house, it also brings with it attractive tax benefits.

Syed Amir Ali Hashmi finds both residents and real-estate prices in North Delhi upbeat -all thanks to better connectivity Aregion in the city that can boast of its own special charm is North Delhi. Much of it is due to the presence of the scenic D

There are a number of factors that are taken into consideration by a bank or housing finance institution while assessing your eligibility to get a home loan. Below are some of the basic criteria you are required to meet to be eligible for a home loan. The

Documentation of a home loan will also include various components related to the purchase of a property.

Raheja Developers has launched its green project, Raheja Sampada, in sector-92, Gurgaon, close to the upcoming Dwarka expressway, KMP and NH-8 and adjacent to the ongoing Navodaya project just off the main Pataudi Road. Sampada is being built under the a

Ashish Gupta outlines some of the conditions and provisions that make you eligible for a tax deduction on the home loan interest you pay Under the Income Tax Act, interest paid on a home loan is deductible from your total income, provided the conditions

The step-up EMI scheme is a good option to reduce repayment burden in the initial years. Ashish Gupta explains how this scheme works for young borrowers The step-up EMI scheme is a good option to reduce repayment burden in the initial years. Ashish Gupt

Retail sector has made a paradigm shift from being a row of shops located on the roadside to moving into showrooms in a four-walled structure. The "Mall culture" has given an extra edge to retail market. It took some time in the beginning for people to a

Transport corridors like expressways and the Metro line are bringing an increasing number of people closer to entertainment hubs. To that extent, they trigger growth of formal means of entertainment. One major development witnessed in National Capital Re

Girish Bindra bought a single-floor apartment in South City for Rs 73 lakh. With registration of single floors restarted in Gurgaon market, he wanted to beat the rush and purchase a home that would remain affordable.

Buying a home in Noida just got easier. The authority has released a large stretch of land along the expressway for development

The main advantage of NH-8 development was enhanced and high-speed connectivity between Delhi and the commercial hub,