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Important cues to keep in mind while buying a home

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Investing in property is one of the most important decisions for almost everyone. Moreover, when you’re buying a home, the decision is an emotional one as well, because you look for something that you have always dreamt of. It no more remains just a property investment that can earn rental income and a significant amount of appreciation over time, but looking for space wherein, you can lead a peaceful and healthy life. Even if the investment is for rental purposes and not for the end-use, there are certainly few important things to keep in mind as the home-buying process takes place. Nonetheless, there are a number of agents and consulting firms that will help you in making an informed decision based on a thorough market analysis. But, some level of caution needs to be exercised, since you’re about to invest a huge sum of money. Hence, here are some cues that will help in easing your property purchase process:     Take

Real Estate in 2019: The Synopsis

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With the year 2019 coming to an end, the industry is moving towards the bigger goals, stronger resolutions, and higher growth. One of the most globally recognized sectors and renowned for inviting non-resident Indian (NRI) investments in large numbers – the real estate sector is transforming the country by leaps and bounds. While the Indian economy has seen several ups and downs throughout the year, the first two quarters have been enormously rewarding for the real estate sector. Real estate is comprised of four sub-sectors - Residential, Commercial, Retail, and Hospitality. Hence, the sector is impacted and very well complemented by the growth in any of these, such as the corporate environment in a certain region or the demand for office space as well as residential spaces. Here, we’ve accumulated the thoroughly studied changes in the real estate market throughout the year 2019. The Flourishing Commercial Real Estate in the Year 2019 According to a global property con

The Changing Face of the Millennium City Gurugram

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L avish corporate hubs, a plethora of swanky malls, vibrant nightlife, and a number of high-end residential developments — there are many sides to The Millennium City Gurugram , (earlier known as Gurgaon ) that appeal the home seekers and investors towards this popular location of the national capital region. Be it a residential property or a commercial one, community living, or an independent villa, high-end retail or a premium office space, you are sure to choose from the best-in-class properties. The city is experiencing a number of infrastructural developments at the moment that make it a hot spot for property investments . The widening of major roads, newly constructed flyovers and underpasses and metro connectivity with the capital city and other towns of NCR, all these factors have given a boost to the real estate market. In comparison to Delhi, the property market in Gurugram is yet to reach a saturation point, and, hence, the city offers developments with premium

Things to keep in mind while renting out your property

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    If you are renting out a property for the first time, it can be a process that will bring with it a number of confusions and the fear that a tiny mistake can have serious repercussions if proper documentation isn’t in place. To make the process a bit easy and not so tiresome, we’ve listed out a few steps that you can take to safeguard your property while you rent it out. Generally, when the property owners give out their property on rent, the dilemmas generally revolve around the amount of rent to be charged keeping the tenant’s ability to pay, verification tasks and registrations queries related to the lease agreement, lock-in period, security deposit, etc. Also, without due diligence, renting out a property can become a nightmare. According to experts of the real estate industry, the most common problems that first-time landlords encounter after finding the right tenant for the property, are a delay in receiving rent, misuse of the property by the tenant, tenants r

Why the festive season is the best time to invest in property?

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Why the festive season is the best time to invest in property? The festive season in India has arrived. Starting from the sacred Ganeshotsav and Navratri, ending at Deepawali, this period is considered to be the most auspicious to start new ventures and starting new investments including buying a property. A majority of home buyers prefer to move into a new house during the festive season. Also, with a number of project launches and offers rolled out by the developers, the period is marked to record a massive increase in the high-ticket purchases. The developers competing to in the number’s game, offer a number of discounts during the season to entice the prospective buyers and this leaves the masses spoilt for choices. With this festive fragrance all over, here are few of the reasons that we have listed to help you understand why this is the best time to invest in real estate. New launches by developers: As it’s a well-known fact that the invest

Architecture - Contemporary Vs Modern

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Two words that you must have heard in terms of the architecture of the upcoming developments are - “modern” and “contemporary”. While a lot of descriptions for various beautiful residences use these two words in their advertisements, a large mass of audience doesn’t really know what exactly do they mean and how they are different from each other. Even though the words are used on a regular basis and are thought of as the same, there are certain elements that differentiate them from each other. Below are some details about the two that will help you better understand the terms “modern” and “contemporary”. Read on! Basic difference Simply, modern architecture is a type of style that was originated between the early years of the 1900s to 1950s and hasn’t changed for a long time. It is a much-defined style with minimal changes over time, hence when you claim a house to be built in “modern” style, however, it’s different in terms of architecture. Against this, pinpointing

Different Architectural Styles From Around The Globe

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Roaming around in different parts of the world, you will see architectural creations articulated with completely unique styles. Especially when a building has lived through several periods, it intrigues the onlookers and leaves them wondering about its history and architectural style. We’re listing 10 key styles and their features to help you understand which building is made in which style. Read on: 1) Victorian Many a homes in the UK, the US and Australia are built in Victorian style. The elevation usually has bright colours and 2 to 3 storeys, a dollhouse effect with elaborate trim, asymmetrical shape, a steep Mansard roof (roof with four sloping sides), sash windows, bay windows, and wrap-around porches. The Victorian Era (mid to late 19th Century) saw a return of many architectural styles including influences from Asia and the Middle East. During this time period, many homes were built in the Victorian style.   2) Romanesque Also known as Norman Arch