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The journey to buying a home has changed dramatically. A few years ago, prospective buyers primarily depended on newspaper advertisements, property portals, hoardings, brokers, and personal recommendations to discover properties. Today, that journey often begins with a social media post, a short video, a property walkthrough, or an influencer sharing their experience of a residential project. For real...

Imagine walking into an apartment you have been waiting to see for days. The photographs looked impressive, the location suits your daily commute, and the price fits your budget. Yet, within minutes of entering, you begin forming an opinion. The living room feels brighter than expected. The balcony offers a welcome view of the neighbourhood. Or perhaps the corridor feels cramped, the bedroom lacks...

Buying an apartment is rarely just about four walls, a balcony and a good location anymore. Modern homebuyers are looking at something bigger — the lifestyle that comes with the home. And among the amenities increasingly making a difference, one stands out for its everyday usefulness: an in-house gym. Imagine this: It’s 6:30 in the morning. You don’t have to get dressed for a commute, sit in...

For decades, the rooftop was one of the most underused spaces in an Indian home. It was mostly reserved for drying clothes, children’s playtime, keeping plants, or even giving the family pet a little extra space to roam. Today, however, that familiar rooftop is taking on a far more valuable role—it can become a source of clean energy for your home and even your electric vehicle. Today, that is...

There is a special feeling that comes with owning a home. After years of saving, comparing properties and planning finances, finally getting the keys feels like the finish line. In reality, it is the beginning of a new financial chapter. Homeownership comes with costs that extend well beyond the purchase price — from the home loan EMI and registration charges to maintenance, repairs, insurance,...

A clean apartment complex is easy to admire. Maintaining one—and keeping hundreds of residents on the same page—is the real challenge. Here are five practical ways Indian housing societies can improve cleanliness, maintenance and community harmony. Walk through any busy residential society in India and you will see a small version of the country itself. Families and senior citizens share...

For a generation entering the workforce, buying a home in an Indian city can often feel like a distant milestone. Rising property prices, expensive home loans and high urban rents have made the first step onto the property ladder increasingly difficult. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0, however, is attempting to change that equation by widening access to affordable housing and creating rental...

India’s commercial real estate market is entering a new phase where the question is no longer simply about how much office space companies need, but whether the right quality of space will be available in the right location. Nearly 40% of office occupiers in India are concerned about securing high-quality, well-located office space through 2028, according to CBRE’s 2026 India Office Occupier...

India’s real estate sector is entering a more mature phase, where quality, sustainability and long-term value are becoming as important as growth and scale. The market is estimated at nearly $585 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach around $926 billion by 2031, supported by institutional investment, REIT-backed assets, corporate leasing and the continued expansion of Global Capability Centres...

India's office market is changing—and this time, the story is not simply about IT companies taking up more desks. Behind the cranes, new business parks and glass-fronted office towers lies a much bigger transformation. global capability centres, better known as GCCs, are becoming some of the most influential occupiers of India's commercial real estate. These centres were once largely associated with...