Investment

The morning sunlight pouring into your kitchen, the familiar rhythm of footsteps on a walking trail, or the friendly nod from a neighbor as you pass by the clubhouse lounge – all these come together to make a house feel like home. Home is no longer just a postal address; it’s an emotion. It’s where you can experience wellbeing, comfort, and connection. More and more home buyers are now looking for...

If you’ve ever looked for a home in India, you’ve likely faced the big question: Should I choose a high-rise or a low-rise building? With India’s rapidly urbanizing population and skyrocketing real estate developments, this debate is more relevant than ever. Both housing types come with their own perks and pitfalls—and the “better” option depends on your lifestyle, financial priorities, and...

Buying property in India is not just a financial decision—it’s an emotional one. For many families, owning a home is a lifelong dream. But that dream can quickly turn into a nightmare if you unknowingly buy land or a flat with fake property papers. With real estate fraud cases on the rise across India, it’s crucial to stay alert and learn how to separate real documents from forged ones. This...

Buying a home is one of the most emotional and life-changing decisions an Indian family makes. From saving for years to browsing glossy brochures and finally walking into the dream apartment, the journey is both exciting and overwhelming. But amid this excitement, many buyers are caught off-guard when they realize that the “base price” advertised by builders is only part of the story. In reality,...

Imagine buying a home on the outskirts of a bustling city, thinking you’d spend years battling traffic to get anywhere. But then—surprise!—a metro line gets built nearby, and suddenly your “faraway” home becomes a prime property. That’s the power of metro expansion in India. Over the last two decades, metro networks have transformed Indian cities, not just by making travel easier but by...

Ever heard of someone selling property worth ₹6 crore and paying zero income tax? That’s not a loophole, but a real case that unfolded in Mumbai. A wife who sold two houses gifted by her husband walked away with no tax burden, thanks to a ruling by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Mumbai. Let’s break down this fascinating case in detail, understand what really happened, and see what...

Imagine living in a house worth crores but struggling to meet daily expenses. Sounds ironic, right? This is the reality for many senior citizens in India. Their wealth is tied up in their homes, yet liquid cash is scarce. Enter reverse mortgage—a financial tool that lets seniors convert their home equity into regular income without selling their beloved home. But is it truly the golden solution for...

Imagine you and seven friends fall in love with a stunning villa in Goa worth ₹8 crore. Now, instead of one person shelling out all that money, each of you invests ₹1 crore and co-owns the property. A professional company takes care of maintenance, bookings, and rentals. You enjoy a few weeks of holiday every year in your luxury villa and earn income when it’s rented out. That’s fractional...

Let’s embark on a journey down winding roads in Maharashtra’s Western Ghats, where a dream of a new-age hill city once gleamed with promise: Lavasa. Touted as India’s first planned, private hill city, it was to be a slice of Mediterranean paradise nestled close to Pune, complete with Italian facades, cobbled promenades, and world-class amenities. But today? Lavasa stands eerily silent—an urban...

Real estate is often pitched as the golden goose of wealth building. But once you decide to invest, the next big question pops up — How? Should you climb the property ladder, selling and upgrading with each move? Or go with the classic buy-and-hold, sitting back and letting rent and appreciation do the work? Let’s break down both strategies, compare their pros and cons, run some real numbers,...