Like every other financial investment, investing in real estate also requires due diligence on the buyer’s part. There have been numerous instances where Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) have fallen prey to fraudulent practices or have simply taken a wrong investment decision. Many may not be aware of the FEMA rules and regulations, wherein NRIs having Indian […]
EPF stands for “Employee Provident Fund”. It is one of the government-instruments that serve as a long-term savings or pension plan for all working professionals in India. Any company that hires more than 10 people has to register with Employee Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) as one of the mandates by the Indian government. EPF is […]
Demand for office space in Bangalore has been at an all-time high, especially in Old Madras Road, Whitefield and Sarjapur-Outer Ring Road (ORR) all located in the eastern part of the city. With over 60 percent of office space in Bangalore located here, growth in demand for residential properties here has been exponential as well. […]
Mumbai and Delhi have long been the uncrowned kings of property prices hike in the past. They have given home owners the best value through property appreciation for over a decade. Slowly, this trend is changing; making way for IT led cities like Bangalore and Pune to reign the property appreciation market. In a recent […]
Ever noticed how fish aquariums are permanent fixtures in a doctor’s waiting room, some restaurants and dentists? That’s because aquariums have been known to reduce stress and calm hyperactive children. Needless to say, both go hand in hand. In addition to this looking at an aquarium has also shown reduced blood pressure levels temporarily in […]
The fascination with flowers and fragrant trees has been around for centuries. Rare orchids or flowers that bloom only at night, there are some flowers that cost as much as 3 million dollars! Obviously, you won’t find them in any ordinary bouquet, only at a collector’s display, only for collection. Here’s a look at the […]
Buying a home for the first time? Make sure you stay away from these five blunders. #1. Reaching beyond your budget Regardless of the loan amount you are ready to borrow, you have to set limits yourself. This will not only help you plan your purchases well ahead of time but also ensure that you […]
Making credit related mistakes are easy, but with awareness, they are also easily avoidable.Are you making any of these mistakes? Paying just the bare minimum dues Every month, you receive a credit card statement with a minimum payment amount and more often than not, you may choose to pay that exact amount instead of the […]
You may be fully aware of how the home loan process works. But how much do you know about the loan itself? Knowing the breakup of your EMI and the role of the interest and principal is essential to find the best plan that will not only save money but also time. Most essential life […]
The dilemma between renting a home or going all in and buying one continues to plague many people. However despite the rising real estate prices in Bangalore, there are many advantages to buying a home instead of renting it. Complete customisation Remember when you had to think twice before even placing a nail in the […]
