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…
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What to Look For When Buying a New Home in Kolkata
With no loans to repay and a not-too-high retirement goal, bank executive Samir and his schoolteacher wife, Aruna was saving enough to support their child’s education and marriage while setting up a decent retirement plan. However, there was one thing that threatened to derail the family’s financial plan — home buying. Having spent most years…
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…
Internet Search or Personal Touch: How to Buy Property Better?
Once upon a time all stories started with the phrase “Once upon a time…” We had so much time in our hands then to really enjoy the small pleasures life had to offer. Buying a home on those “once upon a time” meant meeting builders, going to endless site visits, selecting and deselecting, and spending…
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….