property investment

Water scarcity isn’t a distant threat anymore—it’s knocking on India’s door every summer. While we talk about big dams, desalination plants, and river-linking projects, one major solution is right inside our homes: grey water recycling. This simple idea can save thousands of litres of fresh water daily, reduce bills, and make households and cities more sustainable. Ready to understand how?...

If you’re planning to buy a home soon — or already house-hunting with a long-term view — then this blog is for you. Because while many people focus only on present comfort, the smartest buyers understand something deeper: a home is not just for living in — it’s an asset that should work for you financially in future. We often get emotionally attached to the cozy balcony, the stylish tiles, or...

Indian real estate has entered a defining decade — a period where scale, credibility, and institutional discipline matter more than ever. FY2025 has proved to be a landmark year not only because of record-breaking pre-sales but because of who is driving this momentum. A close look at India’s Top 15 Developers by FY2025 Pre-Sales Volume reveals a fascinating story — a story of consolidation,...

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...

Ever wondered why one side of the street is lined with cozy homes while the other bursts with buzzing shops or towering offices? That invisible hand guiding what goes where is called land use zoning. It’s the master plan behind how cities, towns and even rural areas are organized. By classifying land into different “zones,” planners decide where people live, work, shop, farm, manufacture or simply...

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,...

Buying a new home? First off, congrats! It’s one of life’s biggest milestones. But here’s the truth: the home itself isn’t the only big deal—it’s where it sits that often makes or breaks your happiness. And no, we're not just talking about having a fancy view or a swimming pool nearby. If you're on the home hunt, this 99Realty guide will help you decode the biggest real estate puzzle:...

Owing a Property is a huge milestone, but it comes with its fair share of responsibilities. This includes understanding your taxes and more. One term you’ll often come across while filing taxes is the annual value of house property. If you are a new taxpayer, this may be something difficult to understand. In this blog, we’ll look into what the annual value of house property means, how to calculate...

Despite years of saving, owning a home in urban India remains a distant dream. Explore why real estate is outpacing income, and how smart investments in emerging cities can still offer high returns in 2025. The dream of homeownership in India is becoming increasingly elusive. Recent analyses reveal that the Price to Income (P2I) ratio in urban centers averages around 11, indicating that an individual...