
Property Buying in India: Expect the Unexpected Costs
Ravi stared at the Facebook advertisement, his heart racing. “₹45 lakhs only!” it proclaimed in bold letters, showing a pristine 2BHK apartment. This was his dream home. Three months later, Ravi sat across from his lawyer, calculator in hand, watching his budget crumble. First came stamp duty and registration fees. Then GST. Bank processing charges…

How Affordable Housing Could Save Your Monthly Budget Forever
“Why do we have to move house again, Dad? Will I have to leave all my friends again?” asked Raj, Ritwik’s 8-year-old son. It’s the third time in two years. Each time, the landlord wanted a higher rent for their 2BHK apartment. How do you explain to a child why their bedroom keeps changing due…

Breaking Barriers: Women Leading the Charge in Property Decisions
Think of property buying as a boxing match. For decades, women sat ringside, shouting advice and cheering on their partners. Now they’re climbing into the ring themselves, throwing punches and claiming victory. The shift in working patterns and lifestyle priorities hasn’t just changed how we live, but it has also transformed who buys homes. The…

Discover the Secret Relationship between Infrastructure and Real Estate Growth
Sukanta knocked on his door with a paper packet of hot singara in hand. It was about 7 o’clock. Chaitali should be home by now. Sukanta waited for the door to open. He waited for a minute. For 2 minutes. He knocked again. 3 minutes passed. He was worried, “What is wrong? Is she sleeping,…

RBI Slashes Repo Rates: What It Means for Aspiring Homeowners
The expected event has happened. And sooner than we expected. The Reserve Bank of India just made a startling move. A 50 basis point Repo Rate slash. We told you in February this year that “Homebuyers can expect lower EMIs soon.” Does it mean excellent times are ahead for homebuyers? Priya obviously thinks so as…