As Bengaluru’s housing prices continue to climb, many salaried professionals are questioning whether buying a home in the city still makes financial sense. A Reddit post by a 36-year-old Bengaluru-based professional earning ₹2.8 lakh a month and supporting a family of five highlights a growing dilemma for single-income households: whether to stretch finances to buy […]
As residential prices continue to rise across Indian cities, a quieter reassessment is underway among property investors. The question is no longer whether real estate belongs in a portfolio, but what role it should play. Fractional real estate structures allow investors to participate in income-generating assets without acquiring entire properties. (Photo for representational purposes only) […]
Real estate has long been among the least accessible asset classes for retail investors, constrained by high entry costs, limited liquidity and complex ownership structures. Technology-driven platforms are now seeking to dismantle these barriers and broaden access. Technology-driven platforms are lowering entry barriers to real estate and expanding investor access. (Photo for representational purposes only) […]
Planning to buy a luxury second home in a coastal town like Goa but unwilling to sink crores into a single property? For many aspirational buyers, the hurdles are familiar, high upfront costs, ongoing maintenance, limited usage and uncertain returns. Fractional ownership allows investors to own a share of a high-value second home rather than […]
For decades, real estate has been a cornerstone of wealth creation in India and remains one of the most preferred investment avenues. Today, however, the way people participate in property ownership is undergoing a transformation. The rise of digital co-ownership platforms has opened the door for a new cohort of investors, first-time earners, millennials and […]
For decades, real estate represented the great Indian dream, often an intimidating and distant one. It meant years of saving, endless site visits, and navigating layers of paperwork. Ownership was aspirational, but it was also expensive, complex, and slow to deliver returns. Fractional ownership platforms and real estate investment products now allow participation with much […]
India’s real estate market has entered one of its most confident phases in over a decade, with steady sales, firm prices, and renewed investor interest. Urban professionals, in particular, are once again viewing property as a reliable avenue for building and preserving wealth. At the same time, investing in real estate is no longer confined […]
For decades, owning a flat has been regarded as a cornerstone of financial security for India’s middle class, often marketed as a safe, long-term investment that would appreciate in value and support future generations. However, as home prices soar, maintenance costs rise, and ageing buildings raise questions about resale and redevelopment, a growing number of […]
Fast-selling or discounted parking bays reveal buyer intent, investor confidence, and future occupancy trends, making parking a key indicator of real estate investment. Real estate experts say the availability and number of parking spaces can heavily influence purchase decisions and, in some cases, even make or break a luxury transaction. Experts say parking trends reveal […]
Rajesh Desai, an NRI, purchased an apartment in Bengaluru for ₹1.5 crore. He complied with Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) rules by making payments through his Non-Resident External (NRE) account. Since the transaction involved a resident seller and exceeded ₹50 lakh, 1% Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) was deducted. RBI approval was not required, as […]