India’s residential real estate market has entered a new era; one defined not just by the number of homes sold, but by the value of those homes.According to latest FY26 projections, the total housing sales value across India’s top seven cities is expected to touch ₹6.65 lakh crore, a sharp 19% jump year-on-year.However, there’s a twist, the number of units sold (volume) is expected to remain...
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Real estate has regained its position as one of the most stable and rewarding investment avenues in 2025. With India’s GDP growing at 7.8% year-on-year in Q1 FY26 and metro residential prices surging between 5 to17%, homebuyers and investors are looking beyond traditional savings instruments like mutual funds and gold. But with bigger projects, new financing structures, and an evolving regulatory...
Residential real estate is one of the most capital-intensive sectors in the economy, and financing remains a critical factor in its growth. Among the various funding mechanisms, debt financing plays a pivotal role, enabling developers and homebuyers alike to achieve scale and affordability. But what exactly is debt financing, and how does it shape the housing market? How to Improve Your Credit...
What if the next two decades turned your city skyline into something you wouldn’t even recognize today? That’s exactly what’s unfolding. According to the Colliers India–CII report, India’s real estate sector is gearing up for an unprecedented 20 X growth by 2047 — the year we celebrate 100 years of independence from colonial power. This isn’t just another number thrown into the mix...
Every homeowner dreams of those flawless, magazine-style walls — smooth, spotless, and perfectly painted. But achieving that “perfect painted wall” isn’t just about premium paint brands or vibrant colors.The real magic lies beneath the paint layer — in the materials that prepare base, smoothens, and strengthen your walls. This is where the best selection between Plaster of Paris (POP), Wall...
Moving into a new apartment in India? Whether it’s your first rented home in Bengaluru or a brand-new flat in Noida, furnishing it can feel like juggling a hundred things at once — design, comfort, budget, and space. The secret? You don’t need a fancy designer or endless furniture catalogs. You just need the right strategy — a mix of usability, affordability, and a touch of premium. Let’s...
For decades, home ownership in India revolved around one dream, a place for the entire family. But as India’s demographics evolve and lifestyles change, the definition of “home” is being reimagined. The rise of themed living spaces, homes designed for specific life stages or lifestyle preferences is reshaping the residential landscape.Among the most promising of these emerging categories...
You’ve probably noticed it already — the nights are getting longer, the air a little crisper, and the first hint of fog curling through the streets. People have started pulling out their woolens, chai stalls are busier than ever, and the warmth of the sun suddenly feels like a blessing. Yes, winter has quietly arrived in India — and with it comes that familiar struggle of trying to stay warm inside...
Ever walked into a lobby and found yourself wondering why the elevator still takes ages, the lights flicker, or the security check takes too long? Now imagine a building where the lighting adjusts based on your presence, the elevator zones are optimised, and your maintenance request is handled instantly via an app. That’s the change the prop-tech wave brings to real estate. And it matters like never...
So, you’re ready to buy a property — exciting, right? But then comes the million-dollar question: Should you go for a well-known name like Godrej, Adani, Signature, Signia, Sunteck World or Lodha, or should you trust a local builder promising the “same thing at half the price or sometimes even less”? Let’s cut through the hype and talk about the real pros, cons, and practical truths of buying...