How a 300-Year-Old City is Transforming for the Future
Transforming an old city is always challenging. But Kolkata has the spirit (and a plan) to reinvent itself. A plan so big it could turn the city from a chaotic disorder into one of India’s smartest cities. The Kolkata Master Plan 2025 isn’t like other boring government documents. This plan is different. It shows exactly…
NK RealtorsHow 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…
Metro Expansion Transforms Daily Commute for Millions in Kolkata
Sumana never thought her daily ordeal of traveling to and from her office would ever end. It usually took about 2 hours to reach her office at Salt Lake Sector 5 from her home at Hindmotor every day. Besides, traveling in public transport during the summer and rainy seasons used to leave her completely drained…
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…
Property Buying in India: Expect the Unexpected Costs
Ravi stared at the Facebook advertisement, his heart racing. “₹45 lakhs only!” it proclaimed in bold letters, showing a pristine 2BHK apartment. This was his dream home. Three months later, Ravi sat across from his lawyer, calculator in hand, watching his budget crumble. First came stamp duty and registration fees. Then GST. Bank processing charges…
How Affordable Housing Could Save Your Monthly Budget Forever
“Why do we have to move house again, Dad? Will I have to leave all my friends again?” asked Raj, Ritwik’s 8-year-old son. It’s the third time in two years. Each time, the landlord wanted a higher rent for their 2BHK apartment. How do you explain to a child why their bedroom keeps changing due…
Breaking Barriers: Women Leading the Charge in Property Decisions
Think of property buying as a boxing match. For decades, women sat ringside, shouting advice and cheering on their partners. Now they’re climbing into the ring themselves, throwing punches and claiming victory. The shift in working patterns and lifestyle priorities hasn’t just changed how we live, but it has also transformed who buys homes. The…