Chennai, or "Madras", as it used to be known before, is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu. Chennai ranks high on the livability index and is considered to be one of the best destinations in India for living and working. An explorer’s paradise, Chennai is known for its rich di

Real estate has seen a very eventful year as RERA, GST and the 2018 Budget, have all played their part in changing the dynamics within the sector. This has invariably raised plenty of questions in the minds of the homebuyers. ?   Let’s take the example of Whitefield, which is a

While most assets may face periods where the value will decrease due to various factors, land is one of the very few assets that is impervious to fluctuations of the market, with its value only increasing as the years pass by. However, buying land has become a tricky affair, with blatant corrupti

People who have visited a sub-registrar’s office before must be aware of the term 'office expense' which they had to pay apart from the officially collected stamp duty and registration fee.  Office expense' is a term which has been coined for bribe, and it normally is f

Flipping houses is not a very common practice, but it still happens all around us. The basic premise behind this practice is to buy a forlorn property at a very low rate, work on it to turn it into a beautiful home, and to then sell it off at a profit. While people all over the world are earn

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) has replaced the multiple taxes that were being levied by the central and state governments. GST also subsumes all the indirect taxes, including central excise duty, commercial tax, octroi tax/charges, Value-Added Tax (VAT) and service tax. Here’s everyt

Often times, homeowners pay close attention to features, style and functionality of a property before making their proposed purchase, deeming these aspects enough to make the investment on a property they believe will surely appreciate in value in the years to come. However, the truth is very far

Buying a home is one of the most crucial decisions of your life; it involves putting years of saving at stake. A wrong decision and you can ruin and jeopardize your future. Therefore, it is important that you make sure that your investment is safe. Here are a few things to keep in mind when buyin

Contrary to popular belief, your 20s is the right time to start looking into buying a house of your own. As you transition into adulthood, you responsibilities begin to change, and you start seeing the world in a whole new light. Free from academic restrains, you begin your professional caree

Having a small apartment is good in many ways - you don't have to break your back cleaning it all day or you won't have to spend a lot to buy furniture and décor. But, then you are left with one of the most challenging things - ‘how to get the best out of your small apart