Residential

Residential

Kolkata Finally Decided to Optimize Water Usage

Kolkata Finally Decided to Optimize Water Usage

When Rajat came to Kolkata after some years in New Delhi, he was appalled at the gay abandon with which the citizens used water. Rajat is an officer in the Environment Ministry in the Union Government. He is also quite passionate about saving the environment. He is aware of the environmental challenges we are facing…

What You Wanted to Know about Married Women’s Property Rights in India

What You Wanted to Know about Married Women’s Property Rights in India

Nandini’s father was always very proud of their family traditions. He was ecstatic to get her married to a family of similar values. But these days, he often gets worried about her future. After all, the future is often uncertain, especially for a family of soldiers. A Tradition of Serving in the Army Nandini’s father…

Will We Witness a Stable Interest Rate Regime for Some Time?

Will We Witness a Stable Interest Rate Regime for Some Time?

Worldwide, interest rates are stable now. Although, the expectation that they would come down has not materialized so far. The good news is that inflation is not rising. It seems stable for now, although not coming down. Most central banks in the world are bracing up for interest rates to remain high for somewhat longer. …

Why Should People Purchase Flat In Newtown Kolkata?

Why Should People Purchase Flat In Newtown Kolkata?

Newtown looks like an island of well-laid-out structural symmetry in the otherwise chaotic culture of Kolkata. Buying a flat in Newtown Kolkata has its unique advantages. Moreover, Newtown is different in many ways. There are quite a few reasons why people are preferring to buy a home here. There are compelling advantages to doing so….

How to Choose an Apartment in Kolkata Based on the Amenities

How to Choose an Apartment in Kolkata Based on the Amenities

Sujata was more confused than her husband Ranjan. They went to see a couple of under-construction residential complexes on a Sunday morning. They thought it would be fun but later on, under the hot mid-morning sun, they got rather tired. The usual drab construction site was not really pleasant to look at, and walking about…

Homebuyers are Upbeat in Property Purchase, Ignoring Interest Rate Hikes

Homebuyers are Upbeat in Property Purchase, Ignoring Interest Rate Hikes

Interest rates are cyclical; a lower interest rate regime lasts a few years and then is followed by a higher interest rate environment. We are currently living in a high-interest regime but it looks like this is going to end soon and interest rates will be revised downward soon. Homebuyers intuitively know this. They are…

How Online Property Search Has Made Property Buying Easier

How Online Property Search Has Made Property Buying Easier

Without the internet, Suparna is like a night owl out in bright daylight on a sunny day. She feels completely lost. She does a lot of work with the help of the Internet. She does her banking online, pays telephone, electricity bills, and taxes online. Her shopping is mostly done through internet-based apps these days….

What to Remember When You Buy a Residential Property in Kolkata

What to Remember When You Buy a Residential Property in Kolkata

Buying a residential property in Kolkata is a defining moment is almost all homebuyers’ life. Usually, it involves the biggest risk-taking for many. Owning a home requires many considerations and sacrifices as well as a long financial commitment if the property is purchased with a home loan. Normally, the road between dreaming of a home…

How You Can Get a Longer Tenure Home Loan Easily Now

How You Can Get a Longer Tenure Home Loan Easily Now

The property market in Kolkata is buoyant, even if the home loan interest rates are off the lowest point in a decade. However, there is a concern that the interest rates will be hiked further as the inflation monster is down but not out. The inflation rate is still at an elevated state in many…