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When virtual reality was first introduced, it was met with disbelief which later turned to amazement and hasn’t stopped thrilling people ever since. The Sensorama, one of the first examples of virtual reality simulated a city where one could ride on a motorcycle, hear...

According to a survey by Savills India, the second home market in India is gaining momentum and the demand is expected to rise further. A question that most second home buyers frequently pose is if there are any tax benefits that one can accrue by purchasing a second...

If you have been investing for long, chances are you must have heard of the weakening stock market along with the deposit rates falling below 6-7%. Add to this, the rupee has been strengthening against the dollar and is estimated to rise further. Investing in that...

Every day, the minute you wake up, you are bombarded with calls from banks offering you home loans. But, how many of these lenders will finally approve the loan to your residential apartments in Bangalore? This is the question that you should ask yourself. With the...

One of the biggest hurdles that a homebuyer has to cross is to zero on the right flat for sale in Electronic City backed by the right builder. This is no mean feat by itself. Once you have picked your dream home from zillions of enticing properties in Bangalore, the...

Is buying a second home a good investment in India? This is one of the questions we often get asked.  According to a recent survey by Savills India, a global property consultancy firm, a whopping 70% of homebuyers are interested in purchasing a second home priced...

According to a recent consumer survey by ANAROCK, a whopping 43% of homebuyers now prefer living in the peripheral areas while 28% prefer homes in the city limits. When probed further, it came to light that the recent work from home culture has propelled residents to...

What was meant to be a remarkable year for the real estate sector, 2020 proved to be quite the damper. A series of structural readjustments coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant lockdown has led to a standstill for several upcoming apartments in...

Home buying is not an easy task. Just when you thought, you have ticked off all the right boxes like the location, infrastructure and the reputation of the builder; you are now faced with the dilemma of whether to go for a lower floor or a higher one. There is no...

If you have ever been to your South Indian friend’s residential apartments in Bangalore, chances are you may have seen a cow entering the flat before anybody else could get inside. Strikes as unique? Wait till you hear about more such unique traditions from the rest...

One of the common perceptions that we hear about millennials is that they don’t settle down easily. But, how far is it true? Turns out, not so much! According to a recent report by the Joint Centre for Housing Studies of Harvard University, the number of people in...

Congratulations! So you have finally gotten a pet that you wanted since your childhood. You have bought him a nice bed and his favourite treats. But, have you considered making your home pet-friendly so that your pet feels happy and safe? Pets, when young tend to be...

Thinking of investing in that swanky property for sale in Bangalore but worried if you are making the right decision? Buying a new home can be pretty expensive and overwhelming. After hearing several horrors of how fraudulent builders have managed to get the better of...

A lot has been spoken about how Netflix has replaced your DVDs Spotify has taken over your Sony walkman but have you ever wondered how the construction technology has changed? As the construction industry is rapidly advancing to a digital-first world, it has become...

In a recent survey, when queried about the top 3 features that homebuyers look for while buying a residential apartment in Bangalore, the hot favourites were budget, location and developer. The survey may show that the size of the flat may be pushed to the back-burner...

So you have finalized your dream flat in Bangalore after years of search! What is the next step then? Undoubtedly, it is registering the property for unless you complete the registration, you will not have any legal rights over it and may land yourself in legal...

Buying a home for the first time can be exciting but quite daunting as well. There are several properties in Bangalore but which is the right one for you? To know the answer to that, there are some questions that you must ask the builder before you narrow down your...

After a long tiring day, if all of us manage to go to a clean home with a warm bed and a hot meal, to whom do we give the credit? It is undoubtedly our amazing moms or partners whose lives practically revolve around us. So, isn’t it our duty to give them a home that...

So, what makes Mahendra Aarna a suitable place for I.T professionals? What is it that sets it apart from the dozen or so apartments in Bangalore? Is it the fact that it is located in Electronic City, the I.T hub of Bangalore, which has more than 200 I.T organizations...

I must have been about 7 when my parents first tried to invest in a flat and to date they recount the horrors of the process. After being painted a very rosy picture by the builder with glossy brochures and after paying 90% of the flat’s cost, they were in for a rude...

Given a choice between apartments in electronic city and an apartment the inner parts of Bangalore, what would one’s decision be? This depends on a multitude of factors. It is essential to evaluate your priorities, weigh the pros and cons and make an informed...

Having lived for several years in Whitefield, my husband and I finally made the big move after looking at so many apartments in electronic city. I was pretty sure that I would resist the move. However, I was in for a surprise and I wished that I had taken the plunge...

Growing up, one of the earliest glimpses that I got of gated community living was in the nineties Mani Ratnam blockbuster Anjali. The film showcased a motley group of children who though initially refuse to accept the precocious Anjali for she is perceived to be...