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An investment guide for commercial properties

There are over 30 important technical specifications that such properties must meet




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Ownership of parking space

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm




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Buyers can bank on RERA

The Real Estate Regulation Act will bring transparency in all construction activities and safeguard interests of consumers




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Make your own cleaners

How to make chemical-free homemade cleaning agents




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Components of a sale deed

Here's how the document differs in each State




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Help is just a click away

There are a range of mobile apps that bring home services right up to your doorstep




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Making a settlement deed

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm




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Ringing in the good times

It might not be wise to put off that home buying decision for too long




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Making storage look good

Use space wisely with these décor elements




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Realty rates

Stamp duty and registration fee charges for a power of attorney




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Why the monsoons are the optimal time for home purchases

It is the ideal time to judge the potential investment value of a new property




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Emerging affordable destinations in Chennai

Even as the sale velocity for mid-income and luxury housing in Chennai is fluctuating, the city’s affordable housing segment has been witnessing steady demand on the outskirts




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Particulars of a gift deed

G. Shyam Sundar writes on stamp duty registration fee charges for the settlement deed across India




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Payment of maintenance charges

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm




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Customise your new home

You can build-to-order your dream home and continue to enjoy the benefits of community living




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Saving the city, through bio-fuel

Karnataka has been gradually opting for non-polluting and renewable bio-fuels with enhanced use in public transport. By M.A. Siraj




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Common sense architecture

A vast majority of what we build today can actually be done more appropriately and reversibly with natural materials, says SATHYA PRAKASH VARANASHI




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It’s a start-up hostel

Travelling entrepreneurs and techies have an environment-friendly and trendy place to stay in the city, finds out Swetha Akshita




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Purchase of property

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm




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Functionality is the key

Houses where elders live should be clutter-free, have non-slippery flooring and help free movement. By Nandhini Sundar




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Transforming urban spaces

How many of our cities have witnessed active intervention by urban planners and architects? Interestingly the scene in most cities worldwide is in stark contrast to that prevailing here. By Nandhini Sundar




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Charges for a sale deed

G. Shyam Sundar writes on stamp duty and registration fee charges for a sale deed across States




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Reconstruction of walkways

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm




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Banking on the GST

An overview of the recently passed Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill




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Towards realty transparency

G. Shyam Sundar writes on the impact of the Real Estate Regulation and Development Act, 2016




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Décor commandments to live by

Teja Lele Desai lists 15 expert-backed design rules




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How safe is your home?

Sonal Sachdev takes a look at the various safety features developers are offering today




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Building on a strong GST foundation

The impact of GST on real estate sector will be largely beneficial as all construction materials are expected to be cheaper by 5-10% depending on the GST rate, which is yet to be fixed. A look at the details by R.P. DESHPANDE




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Functionality is key

Design free flowing, well-connected spaces for senior citizens, says Nandhini Sundar




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Be aware of boundaries

Seek necessary official clearances and be sure about your boundary line before constructing your home




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The not-so-small print

It is crucial to pay close attention to the construction agreement




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Norms for inclusive development

Piyush Gandhi writes on development norms for the differently-abled and senior citizens




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Computing capital gains tax

G. Shyam Sunder writes on its various facets




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Should you invest in another city?

It can be extremely profitable for those who do their homework, says Kishor Pate




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Residential realty dips by 40%

Poor infrastructure development on the outskirts is the primary reason, says Nidhi Adlakha




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No more stalled projects?

Anuj Puri welcomes the initiatives from the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs to ensure smoother completion of projects




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Be wary of realty scams

Exercise maximum caution to prevent fraudulent transactions, says G. Shyam Sunder




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Governing gated communities

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm





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‘Oragadam, city’s next hotspot’

In conversation with Niranjan Hiranandani, CMD, Hiranandani Communities, on his plans for Chennai




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The festive five

Design tips for the season




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Shop, work, live

Mixed-use developments that have houses, shops, restaurants and schools in the same area are coming up fast in the city




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A checklist for women buyers

A comprehensive guide for the single woman buying her first home




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It’s a home-specific market

Property prices have stayed soft for the past year and it might pay to tread cautiously




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RERA: A blessing in disguise for realty sector

It is expected to increase pan-India sales besides counteracting lengthy and cost-intensive dispute resolution mechanisms. By Shrinivas Rao




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An app to spruce up your home

A reliable cleaning service is just a tap away. By Nandhini Sundar




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Choose the right payment scheme

Here are the various options available to home buyers




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Where are our lakes?

As monsoon approaches, we find out how severely Chennai’s water bodies have been encroached.




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Homeless in Moulivakkam

Owners of the just-demolished building in Moulivakkam speak about how their dreams too were destroyed that day




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Reconstruction of residential complex

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm