Buying property in an unknown territory can be a challenging task. This is most often true for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)who wish to purchase a property in India. Though the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has eased norms with respect to buying property, the purchase process can still be daunting for...

When sellers wish to sell their property, they often post their property on the internet. But does that guarantee sale? It is not uncommon that despite choosing popular portals, properties remain unsold. It must be understood that despite the high visitor count and advertisement reach beyond...

Have you thought about the differences in apartments? As to how are they different in plains vs hill stations? If not, we have something to share with you The main difference lies in the very fact that, hill stations have a steeper terrain as compared to plains, that have a levelled terrain. This...

Have you wondered what is unique about agriculture in hill stations? As it is, the crops grown in hill stations are different from those normally cultivated in the plains. A closer look will reveal that the crops grown in hill stations are typically cash crops. For instance, tea, coffee and spices...

Have you wondered how hill stations are different from cities? A major difference lies in their economy. While the economy of cities is driven majorly by manufacturing and services, the economy of hill stations is driven by tourism. While offices and warehouses contribute to a chunk of commercial...

Are you in search of a property to buy? Are you constantly browsing different property portals? In this blog we are to look at two different property types that are depicted to be the same Wonder what they are? They are nothing but Independent houses and villas! Though property portals mostly club...

The two important things to look in a residential plot are location and connectivity. This might be common knowledge. However, most people are not exactly aware of the benefits of investing in a residential plot. If you are interested in knowing those advantages, then read along Good appreciation:...

Trips are of two types. There are the ones that we take as pilgrims, and the others that we take as tourists. But is there a possibility, to be both at the same time? There is – only at two places in India. We are going to take a look at one of them in this blog. Indians, especially the Tamils...

Most often real estate buyers come across terminologies that they are not exactly sure of. This can be tricky since lack of knowledge can be misleading. In this blog, we are to look at four such jargons & simplify them so that buyers can understand them to be well informed. A thing to note is that...

Hill stations have gained prominence as real estate destinations over the last few decades. South India is no exception. With internet to support, potential buyers are constantly browsing about different options available for investment. There are a variety of terms used in online portals that...

Clean air, greenery all around, misty climate Can you guess the place? Yes, it has to be a hill station! Most of us would have visited at least one hill station. The trip could have been a short one. But the experience will stay with us for long. At times, past experiences influence our choices....

Most often we come across a variety of measurement units when we deal with properties But do we know how they are related? Or when they started to be used? In this blog, we are to discover the most commonly used units for measurement in real estate, along with units exclusive to regions in South...

Did you know that the real estate rules differ among states in India? For instance, In Himachal Pradesh, people out of the state cannot purchase property without permission. However, such is not the case with Tamilnadu. People who do notbelong to Tamilnadu can still buy property in TamilNadu. Once...

In June 2016, the central government of India formulated a revolutionary scheme, in the tourism sector. The lack of ‘Budget’ accommodation was a major factor that drove the government’s decision. Called Bed & Breakfast scheme or the Homestay scheme&coming under Incredible India campaign, the...

Owning a property could mean different things to different people. A sizeable number of people like to see it as an investment. In this blog, we are to understand a few factors, that influence market growth for real estate, in India. How do NRIs fit into the Indian real estate market? What drives...