Real-estate Investment

Budget 2026: How Indian Real Estate Is Entering a New Phase

Budget 2026 is an infrastructure-led budget, anchored by a record capital expenditure of ₹12.22 lakh crore. Through a mix of capex, tax rationalisation, and regulatory nudges—from GST changes to REIT and SM-REIT frameworks—it strengthens the supply and investment side of Indian real estate, while near-term demand outcomes remain contingent on execution, state policies, and financing...

Gold or Silver: Better Investment Choice To Choose In 2026?

Precious metals have always played a distinct role in investment portfolio. They are not growth assets in the conventional sense, nor are they purely defensive instruments. Instead, gold and silver sit at the intersection of wealth preservation, inflation hedging, and portfolio diversification. As 2026 approaches, investors are once again weighing a familiar question: gold or silver, which offers a...

8 Points to Check Before Shifting Into a New Apartment

When you buy a new home, all you can think about is moving in and maybe even hosting a ceremony! However, is moving into a new apartment just about finishing the paperwork, fixing a date and relocating all your stuff? There’s a lot more to it! A home is where you feel secure and live carefree. Before you step in, it is essential to make sure your new home is all set to welcome you. From basic...

How to Use Home Loans for Property Investment

For many investors, real estate investment and home loans go hand in hand. Very few people buy property entirely with cash, especially in metro cities where prices run into crores. Used correctly, a home loan can act as a powerful leverage tool, allowing investors to build wealth with limited upfront capital. Used poorly, it can strain cash flows and turn a promising investment into a...

Climate Change: The New Reality Shaping Urban Real Estate Globally

Imagine a monsoon evening in Mumbai: the rain is relentless, water seeps up the street, and the once-secure dream home is swept away. Move to Delhi in May, when the heat is so fierce that even covered balconies offer no respite. These are no longer extraordinary extremes; they are now part of everyday city life.  This is where the debate over climate change and real estate really...

Real Estate in Your Portfolio: The Right Balance

Asset allocation is the most important decision an investor makes. More than individual stock selection or market timing, it determines long-term risk, return stability, and capital preservation. Within this framework, real estate occupies a unique position. It is neither a pure growth asset like equities nor a low-risk income instrument like bonds. Instead, it sits in between, offering a blend of income...

The Powerful Story of Women’s Property Rights

Women’s property rights have been a pivotal issue in the fight for gender equality, financial independence and social empowerment in India. Historically, women have encountered both legal obstacles and cultural norms that hindered their ability to inherit, own and manage property on par with men. However, as societal structures evolved, cities expanded, and women’s participation in the workforce...

How Real Estate Diversification Protects Your Investment Portfolio

Periods of heightened market volatility are an unavoidable feature of capital markets. Equity valuations respond rapidly to macroeconomic signals, monetary policy changes, geopolitical developments, and shifts in investor sentiment. While such responsiveness improves price discovery, it also introduces pronounced short-term volatility that can materially impact portfolio stability. Within this context,...

What Makes a Micro-Market Attractive for Buyers & Investors

As India’s cities continue to evolve and expand, the real estate landscape is undergoing significant shifts in fascinating ways. Rather than focusing solely on large neighborhoods or sprawling zones, the spotlight is now on smaller, high-potential pockets: the micro-markets. These distinct clusters not only exhibit unique growth patterns and pricing behaviors, but also showcase their own cycles of...

Reading Floor Plans Made Easy: Avoid Costly Buyer Mistakes

When it comes to buying or designing a home, one of the most critical documents you’ll encounter is the floor plan. It serves as a roadmap of your potential living space, visually illustrating how each room is laid out, how they connect and how the entire home functions. However, for many first-time homebuyers, these drawings can be daunting. The array of measurements, symbols and notations can leave...