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Right-Fitting Senior Citizen Housing in India
As the world gets increasingly torn by war and Indian retirees worriedly track the impact on their investments, one major area of concern should be housing - specifically, the costs involved, and whether the house is a good fit in the first place.
Pune & PCMC Housing Markets – 2025 and 2026
Pune had its best property registration run in four years, slightly higher than in the same period in 2024. But there was a big decline in actual unit sales.
New vs. Resale: Which Home is Right for You?
Choosing between buying a new home and a resale property is an important decision for any homebuyer.
Are you Buying Your Dream Home or a Nightmare?
When we ask new first-time home buyers why they regret their purchase, the answers are very different depending on where they live.
The Hidden Truth About Home Loans – How Banks Decide If...
If you think getting a home loan is just about having a decent credit score and a steady job, think again. Banks and NBFCs have a whole playbook of evaluation criteria – some you know about, many you don't.
Cities underwater – How infrastructure failures swamp Pune & Mumbai
The real estate industry in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, has been booming in recent years, making them two of the fastest-growing cities in India.
Life stages and living spaces – a guide to selecting the...
Choosing a home is a significant decision that varies greatly depending on the stage of life you're in.
How to fulfil the dream of owning a big Home?
COVID-19 triggered a new trend in terms of home purchase behaviour. Middle-class Indians are now splurging on bigger properties, defying conventional wisdom.
Wellness by Design – The Healing Power of Holistic Homes
With lockdowns, our homes have become our workplaces and sanctuaries. Suddenly, we became aware of how conducive homes are for our physical and mental health.
6 steps to decide if it is the right time to...
Buying a home is the smartest decision to make if one can afford it. Home loan interest rates are currently still lower than they were before Covid-19.
Impact of high-interest rates on home buyers across segments
The effect of high-interest rates varies depending on the home buyer segment. Let's examine the impact of higher interest rates on the home buyers
8 reasons why developers reputation matters
Properties from branded developers tend to appreciate better compared to those by unknown local builders because the brand name adds a premium to resale values.
Millennial urban comfort – ‘real’ value in a changing world
A survey by the United Nations projects that by 2030, over 40.76% of India's population will live in urban regions. India is witnessing a rise in urbanization
Buying a home – how to avoid being taken for a...
Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions you will ever make. Unfortunately, some homebuyers regret the purchase.
Why do property prices increase with age?
Property prices increase even though buildings age. In the case of most other products other than gold, prices decrease with age, why is it so?
How to negotiate the price of a home?
Buying a home is often the most expensive purchase anyone makes in their lifetime, and everyone wants to get the best possible price.
A home in Pune – PCMC or PMC?
Pune has been witnessing increasing inward migration, thanks to better job prospects, and the many high-grade educational institutions unlike other metros
Indian millennials on a homebuying spree
The last few years have been a game changer for millennials buying homes - including in the types of homes they prefer. From 2020 onward, millennials began looking for homes with dedicated office space for remote work.
Ready-to-move or under-construction?
The age-old question in India is: what is preferable, ready-to-move (RTM) homes or under-construction properties? Both have advantages and disadvantages.
Golf homes – a rare luxury housing category
The game of golf has always been around ever since we can remember. India's first golf club started in Calcutta in 1829 and was the oldest club outside Great Britain
Coworking – a major step for India inc.
Coworking may be the latest rage in commercial real estate, especially now that COVID-19 has shaken up the office sector - but lot more