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

Large land parcels in suburban and peripheral markets are being sold as plotted parcels to meet the demand for independent homes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Teja Lele Desai lists 15 expert-backed design rules

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

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

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

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

It is crucial to pay close attention to the construction agreement

The next decade will see more transparency in the real estate sector and the implementation of international best practices

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

G. Shyam Sunder writes on its various facets

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

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

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

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

We need to create a broader spectrum of awareness among end-users

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

How far the reduction in repo rate is going to help the home loan segment remains to be seen. By K. Sukumaran

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

A comprehensive guide for the single woman buying her first home

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

Here is how you can incorporate monochromatic schemes when designing your home

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

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

Here are the various options available to home buyers

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

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

Make your home cosy with these nine tips by

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

A look at how developers are catering to the increasing population of expatriates in the city

The Rent Control Act offers security of tenure to the tenants and restricts the landlords’ power to evict tenants

Window grills are in vogue. They can be made with different materials to enhance the building facade

You can now do a roof and floor makeover with building materials that are waterproof, low maintenance, termite-proof and recyclable

With land and construction costs going up, the government needs to reinvent its affordable housing policies

In spite of a massive dip in 2020 due to the pandemic and lockdown, 2021 saw the launch of nearly 2.37 lakh units in this segment, which significantly powers the country’s economic growth

‘The marginalised who have taken small loans and repaid as much they could are being made easy targets by banks, while big defaulters are left free,’ says Anti-SARFAESI official

When the interest rate on loans goes up, the lenders allow the borrowers to continue to pay the existing EMI till they are 65 to 70 years of age. It is virtually a lifetime debt trap; without understanding the repercussions