How to choose the right colours for your home, based on Vastu

How to choose the right colours for your home, based on Vastu

It is a proven fact that colours have a significant psychological effect on people. A home is a place where a person spends a major part of one’s life. As specific colours stimulate distinctive emotio

Tips to deal with illegal property possession

Tips to deal with illegal property possession

Amid rising instances of land grabbing and illegal occupation of properties, we look at what a landlord can do, to steer clear of trouble. Among the many cases that pertain to land in India, a large number are related to i

Stamp duty and tax on gift deed of property

Stamp duty and tax on gift deed of property

It may seem awkward that a donor is expected to pay a cost, to gift his property to another person, given the fact that they are not earning anything through the change of ownership of the property. Gifting is an act, throug

Inheriting assets after death of the owner

Inheriting assets after death of the owner

Having a will bequeath immovable property to people is of utmost importance. However, here is what you should know about the Hindu Succession Act 1956, in the absence of a will

Efficient succession planning is very

How to sell a home safely during the COVID-19 crisis?

How to sell a home safely during the COVID-19 crisis?

Can you sell a home during the Coronavirus crisis? Here are few steps you can take, to keep your real estate business going during the pandemic

Until the lockdown is over, there is little scope for buyers

COVID-19: What should buyers and sellers know about the housing market?

COVID-19: What should buyers and sellers know about the housing market?

Since prime minister Modi has extended the lockdown till May 3 amid the Coronavirus outbreak, homebuyers should brace for project delays while sellers should remain patient and avoid panic selling

Interior and decor trends that are likely to gain preference, post the COVID-19 pandemic

Interior and decor trends that are likely to gain preference, post the COVID-19 pandemic

From home-offices and multi-functional spaces to health and hygiene, we look at how the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to bring about a change in the design of indoor and housing soc

How is money refunded when a property deal is cancelled

How is money refunded when a property deal is cancelled

What are the financial and income tax consequences that follow, if a property deal is called off or cancelled? We examine

Property deals need not always culminate in the execution and registration of an

Madras HC: Completion certificate must for civic connections

Madras HC: Completion certificate must for civic connections

In a recent judgement, the Madras High Court (HC) has reinstated the requirement of obtaining a Completion Certificate (CC) is mandatory before applying for civic connections such as water and electricity.

Tamil Nadu RERA: No punishment for land owners in joint ventures

Tamil Nadu RERA: No punishment for land owners in joint ventures

The Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Tamil Nadu RERA), in its order, has stated that land owners, part of a joint venture project, are not party to a case if a sale deed for Undivided Share (

Tamil Nadu records highest property registrations in three years

Tamil Nadu records highest property registrations in three years

Sub-registrar offices across Tamil Nadu witnessed property registrations of over 21,300 units on December 14, 2020. This number is said to be the highest number of property registrations for one day in t

Construction cost to spike by 15 percent in Tamil Nadu

Construction cost to spike by 15 percent in Tamil Nadu

The overall cost of building a home has witnessed a surge in Tamil Nadu, as the prices of various raw materials such as cement and steel have shot up by nearly 15 percent from the projected estimates.

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Why should bathrooms be Vastu compliant?

Why should bathrooms be Vastu compliant?

Most families put a great deal of energy and effort, in designing and remodelling their living space. The reasoning behind this, is that the drawing room and hall are the areas that your guests see and hence, it should be prese

Everything you need to know about rent agreements

Everything you need to know about rent agreements

Since home ownership may sometimes be inconvenient or unaffordable, a majority of the migrant working population in India’s major cities live in rented homes. For this, the tenant signs a rent agreement with the

10 things housing societies must know to fight Coronavirus

10 things housing societies must know to fight Coronavirus

The COVID-19 or Coronavirus outbreak has brought the world to a near-halt situation. We discuss rights, responsibilities, powers, dos and don’ts for RWAs and housing society residents.

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Decor tips for compact homes

A small home should not dampen your enthusiasm to decorate it. There are many creative ways to
make one’s home comfortable and appear spacious. Here are some useful tips

Due to the high cost of living, soaring property rates and growing number of nuclear families, the

Gift deed or a will: Which is a better option to transfer property

Gift deed or a will: Which is a better option to transfer property

Properties can be transferred to someone you love, without any consideration, by way of a gift or through a will. We examine the pros and cons of each method

Transfer of property by