The real estate sector may face some shake-up when the new Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Bill 2015 becomes law. By K. Sukumaran

Much money and time may be saved if land acquisition for development projects is done through the TDR (Transferable Development Rights) route, says M.L. Mahesh

Chennai requires a higher Floor Space Index to make housing affordable, reduce costs and raise building flexibility, say developers.

Sonal Sachdev writes on the implications of the rise in service tax.

RICS report places ethics at the core of professional values and figures out challenges for the future in real estate.

What precautions should a prospective buyer of property take?

A slight reduction in home loan lending should not drive people into taking up bigger EMI commitments, advises Balaji Rao

IFC, Tata Housing to collaborate and build 16,800 homes in the venture

Sanjay Chugh writes on the factors contributing to the growth of Chennai’s realty sector

Increasing the FSI need not be the only solution to make housing affordable, argues A. Venkatasubramanian

A two-day property expo will be held on June 27 and 28

Assess your new home’s community value and how it might impact its future valuation, says Sonal Sachdev.

The property expo brings together 40 leading developers under one roof.

Dos and don’ts of property negotiation

With the government extending loan benefits and incentives, private builders are showing interest in low-cost homes in Chennai.

Invest in plots of land with clear titles not too far from your city.

The Draft Model Tenancy Act 2015 is all set to encourage the rental market, as it promises to safeguard the interests of both landlords and tenants.

There is no guarantee that the project you have invested in will be executed within the given timeframe.

Integrated townships function as distinct and cohesive neighbourhoods

The low sales have not dampened the spirit as there was an increase in the number of project launches in the high-end/mid-end segment during the first half.

It’s always better to get the approximate cost of the property in which you would be investing

It is not a bad idea to buy a home in older, well-maintained residential complexes.

Keep in mind the developer’s reputation and market standing before investing

The two-day NAR-India Convention in Bengaluru beginning today will bring in 1,200 delegates from 44 countries where real estate professionals and industry experts will interact to see India adopt the best practices.

The 7th conclave of National Association of Realtors held in Bengaluru dispels gloom and calls for remaining alive to the needs of the emerging younger clientele.

The State government introduced the concept of public data entry, which allows users to write their documents by visiting the website, registration.telangana.gov.in, and filing in all the details

The scope for realty marketing through social media platforms is unlimited.

If prices are not reduced to affordable levels the industry will get into a comatose state.

This is the best time to buy or build your dream home, says Sonal Sachdev

Because of the rate cut EMIs will come down, investment mood will improve, and the real estate sector may see a revival of sales as the industry is reeling under a pile of unsold projects.

Effects of repo rate cut on real estate and home loans

In a scenario where prices are beyond one’s affordability, the proposal of the Labour Ministry, under whom the EPFO is functioning, to provide housing finance is noteworthy

If you believed that investing in residential developments was a path to high profits, think again

We walk you through the process of buying a property through a bank auction

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

Make the most of Diwali deals

Skyrocketing land prices in adjoining neighbourhoods has given Guindy a new lease of life as a residential market.

Home buyers are now going the extra mile and investing in high-end, luxury amenities.

The future of investing online is here.

Cement supply is not a problem, only the rates are, says CREDAI. A look by RANJANI GOVIND.

Property prices in Noida went down by 1.8 per cent in the past one year.

There may be no fresh reductions in home loan lending rates, at least not until the first quarter of the next calendar year.

Why do we prefer a loan when it could prove to be easier to plan well in advance by choosing the save-and-invest route? An analysis by Balaji Rao

Nidhi Adlakha speaks to realty experts, developers, and buyers to find out what everyone hopes to see in realty development in the coming year.

2015 has been a favourable year for the real estate industry in many ways

A look at how Karnataka progressed on the infrastructure and other fronts in 2015