Ultra-luxury homebuyers today are spoilt for choice, with a growing number of developers across the country partnering with global brands to cater to well-travelled, discerning HNI buyers willing to spend on exclusivity. Earlier, the branded residences offerings were largely limited to tie-ups with hotel chains, which provided concierge services, 24-hour security, premium landscaping, and even […]
Sugata Dasgupta (name changed) bought an apartment in 2017 with a home loan. After closing the loan in 2023, he now wants to upgrade the family kitchen and needs about ₹3 lakh. He’s unsure whether to take a home-improvement loan or use his savings. Which option makes better financial sense? Those who want to preserve […]
Billionaire property magnate Barry Sternlicht has said his firm is considering moving out of New York following Zohran Mamdani’s election as mayor, claiming other companies are likely to do the same. Barry Sternlicht says New York City will become like Mumbai under Zohran Mamdani. Sternlicht, who chairs the global investment firm Starwood Capital Group, suggested […]
Missed the festive offers this Diwali? Don’t worry, it’s never too late to plan your home purchase. Festive deals can be attractive, but buying a home should align with financial preparedness not seasonal discounts. Rohan Jha, a 32-year-old marketing executive in Mumbai, is following a six-month roadmap to successfully buy his first home. He had […]
Once envisioned as a decongesting arterial corridor connecting major IT hubs, Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road (ORR) has become one of the city’s most gridlocked stretches, a cautionary tale of how rapid commercial expansion without adequate infrastructure planning can hinder a city’s mobility and productivity. Once meant to ease traffic between IT hubs, Bengaluru’s Outer Ring […]
