How the Impact of Social Media is Changing Our Cities
Social networks, since time immemorial, have existed in various forms, including family, relatives, friends, office buddies, and more. Building such networks is an integral part of human nature. However, in the digital era that we’re living in, the proliferation of the internet and smartphones have transformed our social networks like never before. These technologies have altered the…
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Common Issues of Property Inheritance after the Owner’s Death
The death of Delhi-based businessman Bhuwanlal Singla, presented his four surviving sons with a moral and legal dilemma, involving their father’s multi-crore real estate holdings. In the wake of this family tragedy, the sons faced the most challenging situation related to property inheritance, as Bhuwanlal did not leave a will. Though there was no chance…
The Rapid Growth of Co-living Spaces in Our Cities
Jobs and education opportunities are bringing more and more people to urban centres and gateway cities. India has a sizeable annual influx of rural to urban migration rate which was 4.5% in 2011. Jhong Khei from Manipur moved to New Delhi with an eye on his ambition of studying for the civil services exams as…
Are the Citizens Adequately Prepared for a Natural Disaster in Kolkata?
As cyclone Fani was battering the coasts of Odisha recently, gusty winds and rains hit Kolkata leading to waterlogging and traffic congestion in several areas. The monsoons are soon going to arrive and if you are a resident of the city of joy, you know what it means for any natural disaster in Kolkata. Even…
The Rise and Success Stories of Women Entrepreneurship in Hyderabad
Jeyashree Sridhar. The name might not ring any bells but the woman behind this name is an important personality in the world of women entrepreneurship. Why? Because 20 years ago this woman under the guidance of her mother-in-law and with the support of just five other women began a small business initiative that today, boasts…
Why 2019 has Turned out to be the Best Time to Buy a Property
Hyderabad-based businessman, Rajnish Tripathi has been tinkering with the thought of buying a property since December last year. He wanted to make sure that he invested when the time was right. It was when his friend and tax consultant, Senthil Srinivasan, convinced him that the property prices are more affordable now than at any time…
How Landscape Architecture is Reshaping Housing Complexes
Investment banker, Asim Zaveri and his wife, Anju picked a plush apartment in a sprawling gated community set on Banjara Hills, when they moved to Hyderabad from Mumbai. The Zaveris were won over by the vast stretches of planned lawns, impeccably landscaped avenues, and rows of gorgeous flowering trees — an abundance of lush greenery…
Things You Should Know about Reduced GST on Real Estate
For three generations, real estate has traditionally been a favoured choice of investment for Mumbai’s Jain family. The family’s youngest member, Navneet Jain, 32, also has property investments in major metro cities across the country. Speaking about the changes that GST has brought to the real estate sector, Navneet says that the revolutionary tax reform…
Is Renting Furniture a Good Idea for First-Time Homebuyers?
Aditi had her heart set on the fabric upholstered dining table for six but Shayon was dead against it. ‘Aditi, I understand that it is trendy and fabulous looking but imagine investing in this now. Let’s make do with our old one until the financials get settled a bit,’ he said. Although it made sense,…