Buyer’s Guide

accessibility to public transport​
How Public Transport Access Boosts Property Value

Kavitha Reddy, a 47-year-old financial analyst from Hyderabad, recalls the moment clearly. Before she considered the impact of accessibility to public transport, buying her...

May 27, 2026 . 3 min read
local amenities
Evaluating Safety, Schools and Hospitals Around Your New Home

Ankit Sharma, a 44-year-old software architect from Bangalore, recalls the moment clearly. Before he learned how to properly evaluate local amenities, buying his first...

May 27, 2026 . 3 min read
what is total cost of ownership
Calculating Total Cost of Ownership When Buying Property

Meena Pillai, a 39-year-old product manager from Pune, recalls the moment clearly. Meena spent eight months shortlisting properties before realising she didn’t fully grasp...

May 27, 2026 . 3 min read
home features
Prioritizing Must-Have vs. Nice-to-Have Features in a Home

Suresh Bhatia, a 55-year-old retired IAS officer from Delhi, recalls the moment clearly. Before he learned how to properly prioritize essential home features, Suresh...

May 27, 2026 . 3 min read
property appreciation rate
Evaluating Resale Potential Before Buying a Home

Rohan Agarwal, a 49-year-old entrepreneur from Gurgaon, recalls the moment clearly. His banker gave him a home loan approval for Rs 75 lakh, but...

May 27, 2026 . 3 min read
housing options
Choosing Between Apartments, Villas and Townhouses

Preethi Menon, a 36-year-old chartered accountant from Hyderabad, recalls the moment clearly. Preethi spent eight months shortlisting different housing options before realising she had...

May 27, 2026 . 3 min read
property maintenance costs
Assessing the Long-Term Costs of Maintenance and Utilities

Vikram Nair, a 45-year-old portfolio manager from Mumbai, recalls the moment clearly. Before he learned how to accurately project property maintenance costs, Vikram stretched...

May 27, 2026 . 3 min read
pre approved loan
Understanding How Loan Pre-Approval Affects Home Selection

Sunita Iyer, a 51-year-old retired bank officer from Chennai, recalls the moment clearly. Before she understood the negotiating power of a pre approved loan,...

May 27, 2026 . 3 min read
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
how to buy a house
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