The Mamata Banerjee-led government reduced both stamp duty and circle rates and would be in force till October 31 this year
Residential real estate sees pan-India price growth of 1.7% in April-June
Just as home ownership by women increases, the loan ticket size is growing too
There are various tax benefits on taking a home loan such as deduction on home loan interest payment
With these housing projects getting the required financing and nearing completion, customers will soon get possession of their dream homes
While inventory of unsold dwelling units is coming down, rising commodity prices might push up cost of homes nullifying the cheap home loan advantage
Indians used to "grandeur and exclusivity" for whom budget is not a constraint are moving to Palm Jumeirah, Marina and Downtown
An individual must enter any investment based on your goals, returns expectations, liquidity needs, and risk appetite
To boost the crucial real estate sector, state governments can lower stamp duty like Maharashtra and developers must deliver according to promise.
A report by Ambit Capital suggests developers within the premium/branded housing have been more successful than those in affordable housing segment