How to Make the Best of the Advent of Spring in Kolkata
Sudipa always loved proximity with nature. Being born and lived in semi-urban Bankura, she was always fond of greenery. Changes of seasons brought in myriad feelings of joy in her mind. Sudipa experienced nature from close quarters in her childhood. She still nurtures the fond memories of the advent of spring, the heady scents of…
Budget 2021 — Incentives for the Affordable Housing Sector
Union Budget 2021-22 was an unprecedented one, considering the unusual time when it was presented. While many other nations are still fighting the economic aftermath of the pandemic and the second wave of infections, India obviously has overcome our worst fears. The economy is up and running now and pleasant indicators are coming up regularly….
What You Can Expect from the Property Market in 2021
Indian realty sector has witnessed tumultuous events in recent years. However, the sector showed huge resilience by adjusting to the policy changes such as demonetization, GST introduction, RERA/HIRA compliance and came out stronger. We foresee an improved working of the realty sector in the future which will tremendously help the homebuyers. In fact, we expect…
What Items You Must Buy When You are at Kolkata
Whenever Sumantra visits his uncle and aunt in Ahmedabad, which is generally a yearly affair, he buys a souvenir from Kolkata. His aunt, long residing in Ahmedabad, cherishes everything Sumantra brings for her from Kolkata. Probably, it induces a touch of homesickness and longing for her dear old Kolkata. Sometimes, Sumantra is at a loss…
How Home Owners Should Readjust to the New Normal in 2021
Riju and Madhurima Dasgupta started living in a gated community in New Town, Kolkata with their 5-year-old daughter for the last 3 months. Riju is a mid-level manager in a renowned 5-star hotel in Kolkata while Madhurima is a History teacher in a reputed school in Kolkata. Riju’s hotel was hit hard by poor room…
USSHAR at Maheshtala – the Unique Realty Project beside the Ganges
After a 2-year stint in the UK, Tushar Sengupta returned to Kolkata with his wife Rini. He went to the UK for a research project at Cambridge University. Staying sometime in the West, Tushar and Rini have developed certain traits. Now they avoid too much crowd, noisy atmospheres, and polluted surroundings. Tushar was earlier staying…
The Year of Hope & Cheer is Here! Let’s Welcome 2021
Last year at this time, it’s doubtful any of us would have anticipated all the challenges that the new year, 2020, would bring. We’ve been confronted with creating and adapting to new ways of learning, working, and living our lives amid stressors that we have never experienced before. However, we can all finally heave a…
Will Property Prices and Home Loan Rates Increase Now?
It is probably the best time to buy a house and the reasons are not difficult to decipher. Rock-bottom interest rates on home loans, festive discounts, offers, and the availability of ready-to-move-in properties mean that buyers can swoop in on good deals. The home loan interest rate is now at 15 year low, but will…
Christmas — A Time to Give, Help Others, and Share Happiness
“At the end of life, we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have received, how much money we have made, how many great things we have done. We will be judged by “I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat, I was naked and you clothed me. I was homeless,…