Property Investment

Is the Worst Over for the Indian Economy? It Certainly Looks Like It

Is the Worst Over for the Indian Economy? It Certainly Looks Like It

The Indian economy has been proven on many occasions to be extremely resilient to the vagaries of weather, war, myriad international factors, and now, even the global Covid-19 pandemic. In spite of massive initial disruptions as the pandemic started, India’s economy is back on its track. The signs are so strong that it is now…

Santragachhi, Howrah — Close to Kolkata, Upcoming Real Estate Hotspot

Santragachhi, Howrah — Close to Kolkata, Upcoming Real Estate Hotspot

There is an old saying that the western bank of the Ganges is as holy as Varanasi — ‘Gangar Poschim Kul, Varanasi Samatul’. In fact, Howrah is a much older city than Kolkata and in the recent past, has again come to focus. Howrah, especially the north-western area of Howrah, has seen increased development activities…

Mahishbathan — Strategically Located Lakeside Property Hotspot

Mahishbathan — Strategically Located Lakeside Property Hotspot

Raj and Debjani Chatterjee have been living in South Kolkata after they got married a couple of years back. As their families were from South Kolkata, it felt good being close to families. But the difficulty of daily travel from South Kolkata to Salt Lake Sector 5, where his office is, has prompted him to…

Why You Must Buy a Home Now Ignoring Covid-19

Why You Must Buy a Home Now Ignoring Covid-19

Rabi, Sumita, and their 14-year-old daughter have been living in a small rented home in Kolkata for a few years now. Both of them are doctors and work in a hospital close to EM Bypass. In fact, their home is conveniently located near Kasba, and their workplaces are within easy reach. Even their daughter’s school…

Hyderabad Property Market is Ruled by the Power of 3

Hyderabad Property Market is Ruled by the Power of 3

Our study of the Hyderabad property market during the January-June period of the current year has shown up interesting insights. In spite of the lockdown and Covid-19 related complications, there is enough interest in property investment. The demand data of the Hyderabad property market has revealed that it is ruled by the power of 3…

Affordable Homes, South Kolkata Rule Kolkata Property Market (Jan-Jun 2020)

Affordable Homes, South Kolkata Rule Kolkata Property Market (Jan-Jun 2020)

Kolkata property market took a knock as lockdown started in Kolkata. The fear of uncertainty gripped all economic activities. The economic commentators’ consensus view was that property purchases will see a massive reduction in demand, as conserving cash would be the mantra for everyone. But as it happens more often than not, the consensus view…

How Should You Prioritise the Amenities in the Post-Covid New Normal

How Should You Prioritise the Amenities in the Post-Covid New Normal

In the post-Covid world, our priorities are set to change in many ways. Subir and Anamika Chatterjee, a middle-aged couple realized it when they started searching for a new flat in Kolkata. Their only daughter is pursuing higher studies in Chennai. Now in her last semester, she has already bagged a couple of job offers…

Why Real Estate Investment will be in Greater Favour Going Forward

Why Real Estate Investment will be in Greater Favour Going Forward

Real estate investment was never highly preferred by investment advisor Sumit Agarwal but the Covid-19 pandemic changed everything. Relatively safe investment options like a bond, FD has a very poor return on investment in a situation where the interest rate has nosedived. Most of his clients find it very difficult to accept the gut-wrenching volatility…

How to Add a Co-owner to a Property and What are the Benefits

How to Add a Co-owner to a Property and What are the Benefits

Dr. Sunil Mehta got married after thoroughly establishing himself as a cardiac surgeon in Kolkata. He is an extremely busy man and depends on his wife to manage most of his financial affairs. After a few years of marriage, Sunil decided to make his wife a co-owner of their apartment in New Town. Sunil was…