Women’s Rights in Property Ownership: Unveiling the Legal Truths
Husbands register property in their wives’ names and it sounds like a smart move. Lower stamp duty, cheaper loans, better tax breaks. What’s not to love? But before you rush to the registrar’s office, here’s something you must consider. Just because her name is on those property papers doesn’t automatically make your wife the sole…
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…
Demystifying Home Loans: Essential Information for Every Buyer
Buying a home involves substantial capital investment, and a home loan is extremely important for most homebuyers. In fact, almost all banks and various non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) offer home loans. However, their terms and conditions often differ, and borrowers find it difficult to choose the most suitable home loan from the right financial institution/bank….
The IT Rise in Kolkata: Opportunities and Trends to Watch
Anita, a software engineer in Brussels, returned to Kolkata after a long hiatus. When she left for abroad, Anita did not think of Kolkata becoming a potential IT hub. However, the recent changes made her rethink. Within a few days, she realised that the winds of change started flowing, and it was only getting stronger…
Top Tips for Researching Neighbourhoods Online Before Buying a Flat
You need to make a bunch of decisions before buying a flat in Kolkata. One of the major decisions is to choose the location where you will buy a flat and continue to live for years. Of course, you can ask your friends, colleagues, and real estate agent, but there is a much more convenient…
How You Can Pay Home Loan EMIs with Mutual Fund SWP
One of Rajiv’s smart decisions just after he married Suparna was to invest a modest amount in a mutual fund. This was a significant part of his savings. Rajiv also started a systematic investment plan (SIP) in a mutual fund. He made these two decisions considering his future financial needs. Little did he know that…
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 2019 has Turned out to be the Best Time to Buy a Property
Hyderabad-based businessman, Rajnish Tripathi has been tinkering with the thought of buying a property since December last year. He wanted to make sure that he invested when the time was right. It was when his friend and tax consultant, Senthil Srinivasan, convinced him that the property prices are more affordable now than at any time…
Gems City: A Treasure Trove of Luxury Within Your Reach
25+ Towers — 2500+ apartments — 300+ Bungalows — Kolkata’s hottest residential address, Gems City, is finally here! Endorsed by none other than the former Miss Universe and Bollywood star Sushmita Sen, Gems City, spread over 50 acres of land, is the home you’ve always dreamed of. The conveniently-located 50-acre mega residential project, enveloped in…
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