REITs raise funds from investors, investing in assets of commercial importance to real estate market, all inspired and modeled after mutual funds. Bengaluru |Mumbai: South India has been making headlines in the real-estate business as they seem to have possession of assets that can be listed under the Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) with more […]
We keep our homes attractive and tidy and take a great pride in it. There are hardly any people who wouldn’t want their homes to be clean and shiny. Families as well as those who are single definitely try to maintain it well. So what is it that makes our homes more beautiful and attractive? […]
The Reserve Bank of India has cut repo rate by 25 bps to six percent from 6.25 percent. Loans are therefore set to become cheaper. The reverse repo rate has also been reduced by 25 bps to 5.75 percent from six percent. Repo rate is the rate at which the central bank lends money to […]
Mumbai and Delhi have long been the uncrowned kings of property prices hike in the past. They have given home owners the best value through property appreciation for over a decade. Slowly, this trend is changing; making way for IT led cities like Bangalore and Pune to reign the property appreciation market. In a recent […]
Ever noticed how fish aquariums are permanent fixtures in a doctor’s waiting room, some restaurants and dentists? That’s because aquariums have been known to reduce stress and calm hyperactive children. Needless to say, both go hand in hand. In addition to this looking at an aquarium has also shown reduced blood pressure levels temporarily in […]
The fascination with flowers and fragrant trees has been around for centuries. Rare orchids or flowers that bloom only at night, there are some flowers that cost as much as 3 million dollars! Obviously, you won’t find them in any ordinary bouquet, only at a collector’s display, only for collection. Here’s a look at the […]
Buying a home for the first time? Make sure you stay away from these five blunders. #1. Reaching beyond your budget Regardless of the loan amount you are ready to borrow, you have to set limits yourself. This will not only help you plan your purchases well ahead of time but also ensure that you […]
Making credit related mistakes are easy, but with awareness, they are also easily avoidable.Are you making any of these mistakes? Paying just the bare minimum dues Every month, you receive a credit card statement with a minimum payment amount and more often than not, you may choose to pay that exact amount instead of the […]
You may be fully aware of how the home loan process works. But how much do you know about the loan itself? Knowing the breakup of your EMI and the role of the interest and principal is essential to find the best plan that will not only save money but also time. Most essential life […]
The dilemma between renting a home or going all in and buying one continues to plague many people. However despite the rising real estate prices in Bangalore, there are many advantages to buying a home instead of renting it. Complete customisation Remember when you had to think twice before even placing a nail in the […]
