How to Do an Economical Smart Makeover of Your Flat
Transforming a house into your dream home is challenging. Picking up the right lighting and seating arrangement, choosing the ideal colour and fittings, the comfort factor… and the list continues to go on and on. Plus, it often requires a smart strategy otherwise your expenses can quickly snowball. You may feel that an economical smart…
Should You Buy an Apartment in Kolkata Now after Demonetisation?
In the evening of November 8, 2016, the Prime Minister of India declared a path breaking policy decision to demonetise Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes. The declaration shocked the nation and soon everybody began to try and understand the implications of this step. As time passed, myriad opinions emerged about the short, medium…
4 Measures that Can Boost Transparency and Confidence in the Kolkata Property Market
The recent regulations passed by the parliament and some steps by the government are expected to make the Kolkata property market more transparent and bring in long-term confidence in the market. These measures are the Real Estate Regulation Act (RERA), the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 2016, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the demonetisation of Rs…
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…
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…
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…
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….