Buyer’s Guide

ready to move vs under construction
Deciding Between Ready-to-Move and Under-Construction Properties

Arjun Malhotra, a 38-year-old senior IT manager from Bangalore, recalls the moment clearly. Before he fully understood the hidden costs of ready to move...

May 27, 2026 . 3 min read
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Balancing Size, Location and Price When Choosing a House

Harshita Verma, a 43-year-old businesswoman from Pune, recalls the moment clearly. She spent eight months shortlisting properties before realising she had been calculating her...

May 27, 2026 . 3 min read
affordable homes
How to Align Your Dream Home with Your Budget and…

Sachin Bansal, a 50-year-old supply chain director from Pune, recalls the moment clearly. While searching the market for affordable homes, his banker gave him...

May 27, 2026 . 3 min read
GVMC Property Tax
GVMC Property Tax 2026 – How to Pay Online and…

If you own property in Visakhapatnam there is one thing worth knowing right away. Paying your GVMC property tax before April 30 every year...

May 25, 2026 . 6 min read
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Property Documents You Must Check Before Buying a Home

Before finalising a home purchase, it is crucial to carefully verify all property documents to avoid disputes, financial loss or future legal complications. Beyond...

Mar 6, 2026 . 6 min read
Verification First, Payment Later: Reduce Risk Before Paying Token
Steps to Verify a Property Before Paying Any Token Amount

Paying a token amount is often treated as a routine step in a property deal. In reality, it marks the beginning of financial commitment....

Mar 6, 2026 . 4 min read
Things Fraudsters Say to Convince You to Buy or Rent…

Property scams only succeed because fraudsters know exactly what to say to rush decisions before logic has time to catch up.  Across Indian cities...

Mar 6, 2026 . 3 min read
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The Truth About Property Fraud: How to Identify Fake Agents…

Real estate choices are never small, which is why property fraud can be extremely disheartening and draining. A lot of people begin the process...

Feb 20, 2026 . 4 min read
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Fake Property Listings: How Homebuyers and Tenants Get Trapped

An online property listing scam is a digital trap where fraudsters post fake advertisements for houses or flats to steal money from unsuspecting house-hunters....

Feb 20, 2026 . 3 min read
Better to abolish RERA if it only helps builders: SC

Homebuyers are disappointed with the regulatory authority, the apex court said in an order on February 12, 2026. Homebuyers are “depressed, disgusted and disappointed”...

Feb 18, 2026 . 58 sec read
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Pre-Launch Property Scams in India: What Buyers Should Know

A pre-launch property scam is becoming a serious risk for homebuyers in India. Many buyers are attracted by lower prices and early bird offers....

Feb 18, 2026 . 5 min read
niti aayog on new affordable housing price limits
Revise definition to promote affordable housing: NITI Aayog

Niti Ayog recommends increasing the price cap to INR 60 lakh for 60-sqm homes in metros and INR 45 lakh for 90-sqm units in...

Feb 10, 2026 . 1 min read