Investment

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,...

Ever noticed how when property prices rise, the stock market feels the tremors too? In 2025, this connection between real estate and the stock market has become even more noticeable. Whether it’s the rise of new infrastructure projects or a housing slowdown, real estate impacts nearly every corner of the financial world — and the stock market isn't spared. In India, real estate isn’t just about...

A real estate market cycle is like a heartbeat of the property world — it pulses with ups and downs that repeat over time. In simple terms, it's the pattern that the real estate market follows, consisting of periods of growth, stability, decline, and recovery. These shifts influence everything — from housing prices and rental values to buyer behavior and investor sentiment. Understanding these...

Buying a home is not like ordering a pizza online. It’s possibly the biggest investment you’ll make in your life. And yet, many buyers treat site visits like a casual walk in the park. A site visit is your one shot at seeing the property for what it truly is—not just how it looks in glossy brochures or filtered Instagram posts. It’s where dreams meet reality. So, if you’re planning one,...

Let's face it — real estate isn’t flashy. It doesn’t buzz like crypto, doesn’t spike like stocks, and doesn’t trend on social media like drop shipping. But here’s the kicker: it silently creates millionaires. In fact, most of the world’s richest people either built their wealth from property or parked their profits into real estate. Welcome to the slow, steady, and surprisingly satisfying...

India has emerged as the front runner in commercial real estate sentiment across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. While many countries in the region are experiencing cautious recovery or even stagnation in their office property markets, India is witnessing an impressive surge in optimism, backed by strong leasing activity, investor confidence, and infrastructural growth. This is not a short-term trend but...