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What to Look For When Buying a New Home in Kolkata
What to Look For When Buying a New Home in Kolkata

With no loans to repay and a not-too-high retirement goal, bank executive Samir and his schoolteacher wife, Aruna was saving enough to support their child’s education and marriage while setting up a decent retirement plan. However, there was one thing that threatened to derail the family’s financial plan — home buying. Having spent most years…

How Do We Serve All Stakeholders of Our Society?
How Do We Serve All Stakeholders of Our Society?

We at N K Realtors believe that true success comes from sharing the benefits with every one of our society and successful companies have a responsibility beyond profits to serve all stakeholders. Take the case of Sharmila Khatoon. Her idea of a school is an escape from hopelessness and the promise of a brighter future…

How New Complexes in Kolkata Are Offering More Value than Simple Flats
How New Complexes in Kolkata Are Offering More Value than Simple Flats

Concierge services, wine and cigar libraries, air-conditioned exhibition galleries for contemporary art…the list goes on. And, you will be highly mistaken if you think these plush facilities are being offered by some 5-star hospitality giant. These swanky features are just a few of the lush amenities that modern new complexes in Kolkata are offering. Such…

How Demonetization Will Affect You While Buying Property in Kolkata Now
How Demonetization Will Affect You While Buying Property in Kolkata Now

In an unexpected move, RBI has recently scrapped currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 and announced the replacement of a new set of currency notes. These notes are being exchanged from banks and post offices across India. One can deposit such notes freely in one’s bank account. While the move caught everyone off…

Luxury Homes for Sale in Kolkata Rise by 20% in 2016
Luxury Homes for Sale in Kolkata Rise by 20% in 2016

Luxury homes for sale in Kolkata witnessed a phenomenal rise of 20 per cent during the (H1) of 2016, According to a report published by a leading real estate industry observer. As the city scaled new heights throughout the (H1) 2016 timeline, the supplies for such swanky units also experienced an incredibly impressive hike in…

Top 5 Myths About Property Investment Busted
Top 5 Myths About Property Investment Busted

Property investment myths are famed for inducing tension and confusion. Am I too young to invest in property? Are property investments safe? What if the prices fall? – are questions that cloud our minds when it comes to investing in properties. Although most of these are pertinent issues, there are ‘n’ number of myths surrounding…

Buying a Luxury Apartment in Kolkata? Remember These Key Points.
Buying a Luxury Apartment in Kolkata? Remember These Key Points.

Avik Dasgupta, 43, a London-based banker had been tinkering with the idea of coming back home to Kolkata. His ‘back to the roots’ sentiment was strong but he kept pushing the idea aside. Why? Because he wasn’t so sure if he would find a property in tune with the luxury lifestyle he enjoyed abroad. But…

How Upcoming Areas in Kolkata May Look After 5 Years
How Upcoming Areas in Kolkata May Look After 5 Years

In five years, it will be time for Pradeep Arora, 55, move into his own apartment, no more hopping around company-owned residential complexes. So he marked this day and decided to give himself a deadline in deciding the location he would like to plant his roots in. He started his research on the different zones,…

Internet Search or Personal Touch: How to Buy Property Better?
Internet Search or Personal Touch: How to Buy Property Better?

Once upon a time all stories started with the phrase “Once upon a time…” We had so much time in our hands then to really enjoy the small pleasures life had to offer. Buying a home on those “once upon a time” meant meeting builders, going to endless site visits, selecting and deselecting, and spending…

How to Get the Best of Community Living in a Complex
How to Get the Best of Community Living in a Complex

Retired and elderly NRIs Ashok and Mira Bose had a compelling desire to return to where they belong, Kolkata. Somewhat isolated and lonely, with children settled in other parts of the world, the couple wanted a retirement retreat back home with personalised amenities, basic security, and a lively community life. Being accustomed to a completely…

Green Living: 10 Tips to ‘Go Green’ in Your Apartment
Green Living: 10 Tips to ‘Go Green’ in Your Apartment

Sipping on her morning tea, Aditi Sharma, a 30-year old art curator was flipping through the pages of the daily newspaper when a report caught her attention. Suddenly she was wide awake! According to the report, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) had come up with their research findings on air pollution level in Kolkata….

How to Design Your Kitchen for Best Aesthetics and Functionality
How to Design Your Kitchen for Best Aesthetics and Functionality

Kitchen — rightly called ‘the heart of the home’ — is fast transforming into the luxurious hub where you don’t just cook. You hang out with friends over cups of coffee, you host finger-food parties, you socialise. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a kitchen to flaunt? Of course! In fact, modern kitchens are no…