India

Jamshedpur has long been synonymous with steel, manufacturing and the legacy of Tata Steel. But beyond its industrial identity, the city is steadily evolving into a more diversified urban centre, supported by employment, infrastructure development and demand for quality housing. For property investors, the opportunity lies not simply in the city's history, but in how its economic foundations could...

Durgapur has long been known as West Bengal’s Steel City. Today, its investment story extends beyond steel and manufacturing. With renewed industrial policy, expanding infrastructure and a growing regional economy, the city is attracting attention from homebuyers, businesses and long-term property investors. The opportunity lies not in speculative promises, but in the combination of Durgapur’s...

Buying a home in your 30s or 40s often revolves around a different set of priorities. A shorter commute to the office, proximity to schools, an extra bedroom for a growing family or a location close to business hubs may influence the decision. But what happens when you are approaching retirement or have already crossed 60? The priorities begin to change. The daily rush of office life gradually takes...

For many Indian families, buying a home is a dream years in the making. It begins with conversations around location, budget and lifestyle, followed by property visits, comparisons and discussions about home loans. Yet, one of the most crucial parts of the journey often receives less attention than it deserves: the down payment. While a home loan can finance a substantial portion of a property's cost,...

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...

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...

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,...

Picture yourself walking into a new residential project. There's a landscaped entrance, a stylish clubhouse, a gym—and then you see it: a sparkling swimming pool surrounded by deck chairs and greenery. It immediately changes the way the property feels. The project suddenly looks more premium. More aspirational. More like a resort than a conventional housing complex. But here's the question...

India's 2026 BRICS presidency has placed greater emphasis on trade, resilient supply chains, industrial cooperation, connectivity and infrastructure. While BRICS is not a real estate programme, these priorities could have an indirect impact on India's property landscape by strengthening the economic activity that typically drives demand for industrial, logistics, commercial and residential real...

For decades, buying a home in India has been associated with a familiar milestone: get a job, get married, raise a family, buy a bigger house. But what happens when the children have grown up, the career has ended and the calendar suddenly looks much less crowded? For many Indians turning 60, retirement is not the end of the road. It is the beginning of a different chapter—one where the question...