Home Buyers

46% of homes on sale are 3 BHKs; buyers chase affordability in key cities

Premium homes gain ground, but sub-₹75 lakh housing remains the biggest draw in many cities

​Rent or buy? How young people should think about home and finances

Owning a property is not only about EMIs but involves taxes, maintenance, society fees, insurance and repairs

Real estate: Flexible payment plans offer ease but carry hidden costs

Those choosing such plans may also forgo the 8-10 per cent savings often available under down-payment option

Budget 2026 expectations: Home buyers seek relief on EMIs and upfront costs

As Budget 2026 nears, home buyers want higher loan deductions, lower upfront costs and targeted help for first-time purchasers

Rigorous due diligence key when buying property via bank e-auctions

While properties can be purchased in such auctions at a discount to market value, they carry the risk of hidden liabilities

81% express concern over house affordability, Mumbai bucks the trend:Survey

Mumbai buyers remain confident thanks to strong fundamentals and long-term prospects

Cash or loan to buy a home? Chartered accountant on how to weigh trade-offs

Age, risk appetite and financial discipline should shape a person's choice, according to Ruchita Vaghani

Flat booking cancellation and refund: Evaluate finances, do due diligence

Homebuyers should understand RERA-based cancellation and refund rules before entering into a builder agreement, especially regarding earnest money and default timelines

Shapoorji Pallonji targets ₹ 1,400-cr sales from Gurugram housing project

Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate (SPRE), in partnership with KREEVA and ASK Property Fund, on Thursday launched a luxury housing project in Gurugram with a revenue potential of Rs 1,400 crore. In October last year, Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate (SPRE) formed a joint venture with Kanodia Group's real estate venture Kreeva to develop a residential project, spread over 1.75 acre, in Sector 46, Gurugram. On Thursday, SPRE launched this new project -- The Dualis -- comprising 198 units, as part of its expansion plan to encash strong housing demand across major cities. "The project is poised to generate projected top-line revenues of over Rs 1,400 crore over the next five years," SPRE said in a statement. The project features two towers, each having a height of about 150 metre, with 198 apartments. The size of the flats ranges from 2,850 to 3,600 square feet. Sriram Mahadevan, CEO of Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate (SPRE) & Managing Director of Joyville Shapoorji Housing, said, "With 'The

Tackling rising home prices: Research pricing, demand-supply for best deals

Buyers with a limited budget should explore upcoming locations

Registration of over 20,000 Maha real estate agents suspended by MahaRERA

Starting January 1, 2024, real estate agents are mandated to go through training, clear the test and register their certificate as stated by the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA)

Soaring house rents: Secure longer-tenure lease agreement of 3 to 5 years

Incorporating an annual 5-7% rent hike clause in rent agreement will ease concerns

A 23-year-old US man buys foldable home from Amazon, watch video here

A US man bought a foldable home from Amazon costing $26,000. Jeffrey Bryant shared a video which is viral on TikTok and was also shared on Twitter

Need more focused approach to resolve Noida's woes: Gopal Krishna Agarwal

Senior BJP leader Gopal Krishna Agarwal on Saturday highlighted the problems faced by home buyers, industries, and residents' bodies in Noida and Greater Noida, saying a more committed and focused approach was required to resolve their issues. Agarwal also pointed out the missing panchayati raj system of governance in several villages here and batted for its revival as he launched the 'Sankalp 2024: Vision Document', a white paper on the issues concerning Gautam Buddh Nagar Lok Sabha constituency and its possible solutions. "There are several problems that the residents of Gautam Buddh Nagar face, including home buyers, industrialists, residents' welfare associations, and apartment owners' associations," the BJP national spokesperson said at a programme in Greater Noida. "There is potential in the district... but when we talk about the problems of Gautam Buddh Nagar, then somewhere the matters get stuck at the level of all three local authorities. A more focused approach is needed t

Hong Kong cuts taxes for foreign home buyers, traders for global status

Hong Kong's leader on Wednesday cut taxes for some homebuyers and stock traders to boost markets as the city seeks to maintain its reputation as a global financial hub. Chief Executive John Lee said the extra stamp duties imposed on non-resident buyers and current local homeowners looking to buy additional properties would be halved, making the first easing over the past decade since property cooling measures were introduced. In his annual policy address, Lee also unveiled plans to reduce stamp duty on stock transactions to 0.1% from 0.13%, saying a vibrant stock market is vital to upholding the city's status as a financial hub. After the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, Hong Kong's economy has begun to recover, fuelled by growth in tourism and private consumption. The city's economy expanded 2.2% in the first half of 2023 year-on-year and is expected to grow between 4% and 5% for the full year. However, the path to full recovery remains uneven, particularly with geopolitics tensio

Price hikes, scarcity of ready homes driving demand in resale realty market

The demand for ready-to-move-in apartments has doubled in the last six months, with inventory running low in many major markets

RBI looking at additional loans for home buyers of stuck projects

A meeting of a committee was held on June 19 to discuss issues related to "legacy stalled projects" in real estate

Home buyers likely to get some relief from insolvency proceedings

The move is intended to reassure home buyers while also providing a tailored debt resolution regime for the real estate sector

With purchases worth Rs 35K crore, Indians emerge top home buyers in Dubai

This is almost double the money spent by Indians to purchase homes in Dubai in 2021

Real estate sector backs proposed IBC rule change for defaults

According to experts, defaults in the real estate sector often pertain to specific projects instead of the whole group