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Everything You Wanted to Know about Mortgage Loans

Everything You Wanted to Know about Mortgage Loans

Indian economy is quite upbeat in the recent period. Most of the sectors are doing reasonably well considering the unusual times we are going through. India is one of the few countries in the world which is demonstrating growth of its economy. Presently contributing 6-7% to the country’s total Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the real…

What can You Expect from Real Estate Sector in 2022

What can You Expect from Real Estate Sector in 2022

We have crossed 2021 and started living in 2022. There were a lot of positive expectations when we did so. All of us hoped that the gradual improvements in our lives, the economy, and everything we value will continue to gather momentum. Seldom life recreates our dreams into reality in exactly the same way we…

What You Must Know about Wood before You Order Your Furniture

What You Must Know about Wood before You Order Your Furniture

Sanchita had always dreamt of a nice cosy apartment since her marriage with Rajat. After staying in a rental flat for a few years, they mustered enough courage and sufficient money to take the plunge of buying their own flat. Both Rajat and Sanchita shared their imagination with each other about how their flat would…

How to Save Long Term Capital Gains Tax on Sale of House Property

How to Save Long Term Capital Gains Tax on Sale of House Property

If you decide to sell a property in India, you must look at the calendar first. If you fail to do so, you may end up paying a hefty tax. Let us delve deeper. If you sell your property within two tears of purchasing it, any profit from the sale is treated as short term…

Why it is Important to Opt for Home Loan Insurance after You Take a Home Loan

Why it is Important to Opt for Home Loan Insurance after You Take a Home Loan

The season of festivals as we know it in India is over. In Kolkata, Durga Puja is the festival and when it is over, everyone becomes morose and looks forward to the next year. Of course, there is Diwali, and Kali Puja. And Jagaddhtri Puja also takes place selectively at some localities. But no festival…

Botanica — A Unique Living Experience Amidst Nature

Botanica — A Unique Living Experience Amidst Nature

Apurba loves to travel. In the midst of nature, he discovers himself, finds his own solace. Walking in the mountain paths among the greenery all around, or just sitting on the carpet of grass relaxes his mind, and he can push away all the stress and tension of a high-pressure marketing job at an MNC….

How More Women are Taking Major Decisions in Property Matters

How More Women are Taking Major Decisions in Property Matters

“They always call us gharer lakshmi, but when it comes to property matters…” “But it is changing if you notice current trends.” These are the snippets of lunchtime conversations between two friends, Shreemoyee and Tanima, who work in a private bank. “Even for women working in the financial sector, it is not easy to impress…

What are the Pros and Cons of Buying a Home in a Gated Community

What are the Pros and Cons of Buying a Home in a Gated Community

When Raj Sengupta came to Kolkata from his hometown Siliguri after he got a job in an IT company at Salt Lake, Sector 5, he started living in rent in a standalone building near Chinar Park. Commuting to his office was rather easy through New Town as traffic is smooth except for some occasional traffic…

Home Loan Interest Rate: Pros and Cons of Fixed vs Floating Rates

Home Loan Interest Rate: Pros and Cons of Fixed vs Floating Rates

Sunita has always been weak in finance. Generally, she looks forward to a discussion with her friend Moonmoon when she can clarify her concepts. Sunita lives with her mother in a rented flat in Kolkata but of late, she planned to buy a flat in a gated community. Her mother is old and Sunita feels…