Why Joint Property Ownership Creates Unexpected Tax Nightmares
Here’s something nobody tells you at the registration office. That property deed with both your names on it? The one that made you feel so secure? It might be a ticking tax bomb. And the timer started the moment you signed those papers. I know what you’re thinking. “But we did everything right. Both my…
NK RealtorsHome Prices Surge While Buyers Worry — What’s the Missing Piece?
India’s housing market is sending mixed signals, leaving potential buyers scratching their heads. All-India Housing Price Index by the RBI (the index is based on home prices in 18 cities) increased by 3.6 per cent (y-o-y) in Q1:2025-26. On a sequential (q-o-q) basis, All-India Housing Price Index increased by 2.0 per cent in Q1:2025-26. But…
Diwali in Kolkata’s Gated Communities: When Strangers Become Family
“Aunty, is this Kali Puja or Diwali?” My neighbour’s daughter asked this question, and it stopped everyone in their tracks. But it’s a fair question for a child, honestly. Because something’s shifting in Kolkata. Traditional festivals of Kolkata are undergoing a radical change, and non-traditional festivals are increasingly gaining popularity. The city that built its…
How a 300-Year-Old City is Transforming for the Future
Transforming an old city is always challenging. But Kolkata has the spirit (and a plan) to reinvent itself. A plan so big it could turn the city from a chaotic disorder into one of India’s smartest cities. The Kolkata Master Plan 2025 isn’t like other boring government documents. This plan is different. It shows exactly…
How New Growth Hotspots Are Boosting Kolkata’s Property Market
“We will be reaching Kolkata before Shahthi,” informed Tiyasha. Sunetra, Tiyasha’s mother, asked, “Rajat aschhe to?” “Of course, Ma. We will all come together.” “I have not seen Riddhi for ages,’ said Sunetra wistfully. (Riddhi is her six-year-old grandson.) “He is counting his days to see you and Baba,” said Tiyasha. “I am looking forward…
GST Rate Changes: What It Means for the Property Buyers
“Just wait for a couple of weeks,” Sunita advised her husband. Anirban, Sunita’s husband, was surprised. “What is going to change in 2 weeks?” he asked incredulously. “A lot is going to change. Especially, the apartment we are planning to buy. Even the cost of interiors for the new home will reduce.” “A rare occasion…
Metro Expansion Transforms Daily Commute for Millions in Kolkata
Sumana never thought her daily ordeal of traveling to and from her office would ever end. It usually took about 2 hours to reach her office at Salt Lake Sector 5 from her home at Hindmotor every day. Besides, traveling in public transport during the summer and rainy seasons used to leave her completely drained…
The Investment Mistake 50% of Indians Make (And How to Avoid It)
If you had ₹50 lakh right now, would you buy an apartment or invest it in mutual funds? This is a question that intrigues crores of Indians. The answer might surprise you because it’s not what most people think. Most people have two main expectations when it comes to investments: keep the money safe and…