Demand for residential units in India was austere throughout 2012 but Crisil Research expects it to recover gradually in the next couple of years. This will be driven by a better macroeconomic outlook, and increased buyer interest arising from the implementation of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, 2013, which will ensure more timely delivery by developers and greater market transparency (in terms of disclosures). On the macroeconomic front, gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to improve in 2013-14;

A big industrialist who is trying to establish a thermal power plant in north Karnataka says that after numerous personal visits to the area over two-three years, he has managed to get consent from farmers to acquire about 150 acres.

If the state government has its way, permission will not be given for the construction of apartments if it doesn’t specify its water source. The government may soon come out with a condition for housing project promoters to specify source of water.
Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said the No-Objection Certificate (NoC) would not be given by the authorities to apartments and other big housing projects if the projects don’t have a water source.
Replying to M Srinivas (JDS) in the legislative council, Siddaramaiah said he has received many complaints from people who purchase flats but find there’s no water available. “Whether water is available or not should be checked first before giving NoC,” he said.

More choice requires more clarity in decision making and non-resident Indians (NRIs), especially those living in the developed world, have a variety of avenues for their investments. They may, for example, choose to invest in the country of their residence or park their savings in the Indian market.

Consider this property advertisement: “A 2-bedroom-hall-kitchen apartment in New Cochin for just Rs.7.99 lakh. And not just that you will get a home loan of 80% for the property.” Sounds attractive, doesn’t it? No wonder thousands, including non-resident Indians (NRIs), fell for it. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a huge property scam and investors lost close to Rs.1,000 crore, according to various newspaper reports. The advertisement—posted online by Kerala-based developer Apple a Day—promised villas and apartments in the heart of Cochin at attractive rates. What went in favour of the developer were a couple of completed projects.

There are a few people I know who despite being based in Gurgaon do not want to buy a house in Gurgaon. They would rather buy it elsewhere as an investment and continue to live in a rented property, thanks to skyrocketing prices of real estate in Gurgaon. The dynamics have changed and times seem to favour living on rent as opposed to living in a self-occupied property. Many wonder if continuing to live on rent and availing house rent allowance (HRA) is better or living in an owned (self-occupied) property. Let’s assess three scenarios.

Private equity (PE) investments in Indian real estate fell 46% to about $276 million (Rs.1,638 crore) in the first half of 2013 from a year earlier, but funds worth $2 billion are still available to be deployed in the sector, property consultant Cushman and Wakefield said in a report.

Prices of luxury properties in key Indian cities including Mumbai, the national capital region (NCR) and Bangalore have appreciated 10-fold in the past decade,

The rupee is down about 7% since a year ago and by around 39% since five years ago, which makes it cheaper for people earning in dollars and spending in rupees. India received the highest amount of remittance at $69 billion in 2012 among all countries, according to the World Bank.

Imagine a non-resident Indian (NRI) who shifted money to India two years back when the exchange rate was Rs.44 to a dollar. The Indian rupee has depreciated to Rs.59 per dollar now, leading to a staggering loss of 34%.

Though Bangalore has been one of the most highlighted city for the retail segment growth, as per the reports by 1st half of 2013, smaller cities like Bellary, Srirangapatnam, Mangalore and Mysore have also portrayed impressive growth figures.

Ever wondered, The more you have tried keeping your Home clean & tidy. You could apparently be more vulnerable to health issues. From Dreamz Infra Tips and Facts

Karnataka Government is still yet to establish a fully fledged property tax board, which would eventually help in the transparency over fixing tax slabs for commercial, residential and other establishments. The setup time has already seen a 2 years of wait.

Reasons? – Negligible maintenance costs yet you can enjoy amenities like gym & swimming pool……. Even if are an active tennis passionate, no need of maintaining the lawn…………. No property tax & no mortgage fees.

A quick Infographic over house cleaning facts… I found, So true, personally have struggled all the way to keep my home clean. Wonder if we had a magic wand, and KABOOOOSH… we get a shining and clean home

A vegetable garden can definitely contribute to your inner peace. Once the environmental growth parameters (sunlight, water & soil) are adjusted to their optimum, you can choose between a germinated sapling and a seed based upon your gardening expertise.

Dreamz Infra India Pvt Ltd has also complemented for the same cause and have been pioneer in developing energy efficient and greener residential complexes. Rainwater Harvesting has been a major focus in the process.

A quiet hike on guidance value by 40%-50% on official land cost by the government of Karnataka would make buying property costlier. Following suite Bangalore's rates will be revised by August 1.

With the advent of user friendly technology and readily adaptable apps, social media has managed to buzz the minds of all its associated members in the rhythm of tweets, likes, shares & comments.

Here are some ways to ward off negative energy from your home:
Vastu Shastra is depends on the 8 directions of the earth’s magnetic field.