Goodbye Air Purifiers, This ‘Water’ Can Fight Indoor Air Pollution When smog was at its peak during 2016 Diwali season, air pollution became the talk of the town. Reports indicated that the sale of air purifiers shot up by almost 40 percent! Previously, air purifiers were merely accessories enquired by many but bought by only […]

In a report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that listed the most polluted places in the world, 14 Indian cities found a mention. If one thought being indoors is any better, here is news for them. Several reports by global think tanks also point out that life expectancy in India is going down owing […]

When you buy a home, there are several taxes that the purchaser has to pay. While stamp duty and registration are one-time charges, the property tax is a recurring charge that the owner has to pay every year. How do you calculate property tax The owner of a property is liable to pay the tax levied […]

Auctioned property is a slightly riskier investment and as such, needs to be diligently investigated before the purchase is done. Here is what you should keep in mind In the event where a home owner defaults on the loan taken, the lender is entitled to legally repossess the property. Such repossessed properties are ultimately sold […]

What are the financial and income tax consequences that follow, if a property deal is called off or cancelled? We examine Property deals need not always culminate in the execution and registration of an agreement. Sometimes, the deal may not go through and may be abandoned halfway, after the payment of token money or even […]

The Delhi Development Authority has announced the draw result for the second phase of its housing scheme for 2019 on July 23, under which it offered over 10,294 low-income, middle-income and high-income group (LIG, MIG and LIG) flats in Delhi’s Vasant Kunj and Narela. The registration of these homes, which started on March 25, was ended on June 10.  How to […]