When buying property in India, buyers are often asked to pay some money even before a formal agreement is signed. Two terms commonly used at this stage are Expression of Interest (EOI) and Booking Amount. Although they may sound similar, they serve very different purposes and carry very different legal and financial implications. Understanding the distinction between EOI and booking amount is critical...
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...
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...
For decades, property has been the poster child of safe investing in India. Parents advised it, relatives bragged about it, and Bollywood glamorized it. But here’s the hard truth: just because something’s expensive doesn’t mean it’s profitable. In fact, your biggest investment might turn out to be your worst financial advisor—especially if you're buying in the wrong place. So before you sign...
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