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…
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Home 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 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…
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…
Women’s Rights in Property Ownership: Unveiling the Legal Truths
Husbands register property in their wives’ names and it sounds like a smart move. Lower stamp duty, cheaper loans, better tax breaks. What’s not to love? But before you rush to the registrar’s office, here’s something you must consider. Just because her name is on those property papers doesn’t automatically make your wife the sole…
Location vs Amenities: The One Factor That Decides Your Home’s Future Value
Here’s a truth about real estate nobody talks about: the “perfect” home doesn’t exist. Every property forces you to make trade-offs. You’ve probably experienced this firsthand. That stunning apartment with the rooftop pool and five-star gym near Tollygunge Club! It’s more than an hour’s drive from your office at BBD Bag. The flat near College…
Interior Designers have a New Creative Partner: AI
Interior design used to be like painting with your eyes closed. You’d sketch endlessly, hunt through material samples, and hope your client could visualize your imagination. Those days are vanishing faster than you can say “mood board.” AI has slipped into design studios everywhere, and it’s doing more than just speeding things up. It’s completely…