
Top Things to Know about Defaulting on a Home Loan EMI
Cost of a property involves quite a big amount of money, so for majority of people buying a home on full cash payment is difficult to imagine. Therefore, for many, home loans are becoming the most preferred route for buying a residential property. Several studies show a dramatic surge in home loan applications in recent years, as…

Udaya Cresent Koven: Your Dream Haven in the Heart of Hyderabad
We choose to live in homes that mostly resemble who we are or want to be — something that’s commonly referred to as ‘dream home’. When businessman Rajendra Jagapathy was out in the home buying market, his priority was a home that would be his sanctuary even in the middle of the bustling urbanscape of…

Balaji Elegancia: Your Own Retreat in the Pearl City
These days, it’s increasingly common to head to a weekend getaway to relax and unwind. Coming home at the end of the day is no longer the sign of putting up your feet for many denizens in the city; rather time-off is carefully planned and paid for. Now, imagine if your own home was so…

How Landscape Architecture is Reshaping Housing Complexes
Investment banker, Asim Zaveri and his wife, Anju picked a plush apartment in a sprawling gated community set on Banjara Hills, when they moved to Hyderabad from Mumbai. The Zaveris were won over by the vast stretches of planned lawns, impeccably landscaped avenues, and rows of gorgeous flowering trees — an abundance of lush greenery…

Things You Should Know about Reduced GST on Real Estate
For three generations, real estate has traditionally been a favoured choice of investment for Mumbai’s Jain family. The family’s youngest member, Navneet Jain, 32, also has property investments in major metro cities across the country. Speaking about the changes that GST has brought to the real estate sector, Navneet says that the revolutionary tax reform…

How You Can Save Taxes on the Sale of Property in India
“You should have contacted me once before selling the property,” businessman, Mahesh Srinivas’ accountant said. “As per your current tax slab, you will have to pay a tax of 30% on the profit you made from the sale of your property.” Astonished and taken aback, Mahesh, who sold his residential property within a year after…

Things You Should Know About Paying Property Tax in Hyderabad
Hyderabad has been at the forefront of e-governance for quite some time now. As a city known for giant strides in the area of the information technology industry, with major global companies choosing it as the preferred location for India development centre, its government has also simplified paying property tax in Hyderabad online. There are no manual…

A Comprehensive Guide to Making a Child Safe Home
When it comes to children, time doesn’t just fly it actually vanishes. As parents, especially mothers, know that babies become toddlers and toddlers become trekkers and climbers at an alarming speed. Add to that their natural curiosity and you have in your hands a small package that has begun to open cabinets, escape over cribs,…

Factors to Consider Before Buying a Home if You’re Under 30
“Is it the right step for you when you are just starting your career?” Ishan’s father asked, raising his eyebrows. “Son, this is the time to save for the future,” added his mother. “That’s what I am doing mom,” Ishan, who is an executive in a leading global information and measurement company, tried to justify…