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25 August 2020

Is Pongumoodu the Next Realty Hotspot in Trivandrum?

Post by : favouritehomes

Till the turn of the century, Pongumood, on the Kollam-Trivandrum National Highway, was one of those areas around the city that enjoyed a rather laidback attitude. From being a small junction on the Kollam-Trivandrum National Highway, Pongumoodu has transformed...

18 August 2020

How to Declutter Your Home?

Post by : favouritehomes

However obsessed you may be about keeping your home neat and tidy, it is very easy for clutter to pile up. Odds and ends you may not use, but have been keeping handy for some later time, books, forms,...

Things to Expect When Buying a Villament

11 August 2020

What to Expect When Buying a Villament?

Post by : favouritehomes

From row houses to condos to luxury apartments, the real estate sector trends keep changing often. The latest entrant in this sector is the villament. So, what is it? Is it an apartment that passes off as a villa...

4 August 2020

Credit Score and Home Loan

Post by : favouritehomes

Long before you start thinking of a home loan, you have to ensure that you have a great credit score. A good credit score can work in your favour while a bad credit score can hamper your chances of...

15 July 2020

Self-help Tips to Sell your Home for the Best Price

Post by : favouritehomes

While buying a home has its share of legalities and a lot of paperwork, the same goes when it’s time to sell your home too. Selling your home by yourself, without the help of a real estate agent is...

8 July 2020

What are the Ways to save for your Dream Home this Year?

Post by : favouritehomes

Just like all creatures under the sky, humans also aspire to own a home of their own one day. Owning a home brings feelings of emotional fulfilment as well as pride. It’s more than just mortar and bricks, as...

1 July 2020

What is Section 80EE?

Post by : favouritehomes

Section 80EE deals with tax deductions under the Income Tax Act, 1961. It allows first-time homebuyers to avail of tax benefits on interest paid on home loans. It came into effect in FY 2013-2014 and was applicable to FY...

22 June 2020

Solar Panels for Homes

Post by : favouritehomes

Global warming is fast becoming a reality and its associated problems can be seen in most countries, where extreme weather conditions are now becoming a norm. To combat this effect, more electricity is needed which in turn means using...

15 June 2020

Things You Need to Know About the 25 Thousand Crore Real Estate Bailout Fund

Post by : favouritehomes

To rescue the current state of the real estate industry, the government recently announced a much-needed bailout fund of Rs 25,000 crores. Out of this, the government is expected to provide Rs 10,000 crores while other entities like SBI...

8 June 2020

Things to Know to Pre-Close a Home Loan in India

Post by : favouritehomes

Opting for a home loan is one of the commonest ways of buying a home in India. However, the interest rates charged on these loans results in a substantial amount being paid to the bank above and beyond the...

1 June 2020

Negative Side of Taking a Home Loan

Post by : favouritehomes

People are increasingly buying homes at a younger age. Where most people managed to save enough funds for buying a home by their mid-forties in the earlier days, couples are now buying homes much early on. This is not...

25 May 2020

Smart Home Technology for your Home

Post by : favouritehomes

SMART home technology stands for Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology and became commercially available from between 1998 and the early 2000s’. A smart home uses technology to make life more convenient, comfortable, secure and energy-efficient for the homeowner....

18 May 2020

Types of Roof Insulation

Post by : favouritehomes

You often hear about roof insulation to prevent wastage of energy spent in warming up the house. But times are changing and people are now worried about insulating their roofs to prevent seepage of heat into their home’s interiors....

11 May 2020

Should You Buy a Villa or an Apartment?

Post by : favouritehomes

Taking the plunge to buy a home is a very expensive one and you can’t afford to go in unprepared. You have to make a list of the things you need in your home including the number of bedrooms,...

4 May 2020

Santhigiri Ayurveda Treatment

Post by : favouritehomes

Kerala is famous for its Ayurveda treatment with a history going back about 5,000 years. Ayurveda is the science of life and longevity and is the oldest known health-care system in the world. This holistic method of healing that...

27 April 2020

Modern Front Door Designs

Post by : favouritehomes

As far as first impressions go, your front door is the focal point for your home’s exterior. It gives an impression of what lies within the closed doors. It’s the first thing your visitor contemplates upon arrival and the...

20 April 2020

Kowdiar Palace History

Post by : favouritehomes

Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala, has been associated with the royalty for many centuries. The late Maharaja Marthanda Varma (1729-1758) of the erstwhile Kingdom of Travancore was instrumental in making Trivandrum as its capital since 1745 AD. The...

13 April 2020

Farmhouse Dining Table

Post by : favouritehomes

The ubiquitous farmhouse table has been evolving since the 19th century when it used to serve many purposes. It was used as a sorting table for farm-grown produce, as a handy kitchen work counter and most importantly, as a...

6 April 2020

Comparison Between Buying a Villa and Building a House

Post by : favouritehomes

Investing in a home is usually the biggest expense of a lifetime for most people; this also means it shouldn’t be taken lightly and every aspect of home buying should be considered in-depth. If you were given the option...

17 March 2020

Buying a Villa – Choosing Between ‘Ready-To-Move-In’ and ‘Under- Construction’ Options

Post by : favouritehomes

After the triple whammy that the real estate sector underwent in the last one year, the effects of GST, Demonetization and the introduction of RERA did their share of creating confusion in this industry and slowing down sales. Investors...

11 March 2020

Ways to Make Your Home Look Luxurious

Post by : favouritehomes

Luxury is anything that makes you feel special, it could be a walk on the beach, a kiss from your child or owning something that brings you joy and pride. Luxury comes alive in the finer details of life...

3 March 2020

Reasons Why You Should Invest in Villa Projects

Post by : favouritehomes

When people think of buying homes, the instant image in their mind is usually of an independent home with a garden to potter around in, space for children to play and for pets to have free reign. However, not...

17 February 2020

Wall Painting Ideas for Home

Post by : favouritehomes

When it comes to home decor, the walls should weigh heavily into your plans. While most people spend time obsessing over the furniture, fabrics, accessories, and colors, the truth is that it’s the walls that act as the master...

10 February 2020

Differences Between an Independent House and a Villa

Post by : favouritehomes

Everyone longs to have a home of their own one day and when you are finally ready to invest in one, a million questions will surely surface. The first one is, of course, the location of your dream home....

3 February 2020

Benefits of Investing in a Villa

Post by : favouritehomes

Truth be told, everyone’s dream home is an independent house with a backyard and front garden to putter around in. However, only a few lucky ones can fulfill this dream. A villa offers exclusive niche living, speaking volumes about...

27 January 2020

Know More About Occupancy Certificates

Post by : favouritehomes

While home buying can be a very gratifying experience, you do need to be vigilant about the paperwork as the process involves several legal permits and certificates. One of these is the Occupancy Certificate (OC) which your builder needs...

20 January 2020

Know More About LTCG Tax

Post by : favouritehomes

Capital gain refers to profits arising from the sale of a capital asset. This capital asset can be in the form of land, home, jewelry, vehicles, patents or machinery and can also be known as equity. This capital gain...

13 January 2020

Importance of Family Relationships

Post by : favouritehomes

Families are the strongest unit structures that make up the society around us. Children who grow up in strongly-bonded families grow up to become forward thinkers and contribute positively to society. Families with good bonds, however, have to work...

6 January 2020

Benefits of Buying a ‘Ready to Occupy’ Villa

Post by : favouritehomes

It is a known fact that ready-to-move-in villas are more expensive than under-construction homes. This difference in cost influences many an unsuspecting home buyer into going for the cheaper option and then having to pay heavily for the mistake...

25 December 2019

Ways to Make your Kitchen Look More Spacious

Post by : favouritehomes

With more and more people moving to urban areas, cities are slowly running out of space with the result that homes are now going vertical and smaller.

18 December 2019

Why Invest with Favourite Homes

Post by : favouritehomes

Trivandrum is the culturally-endowed capital city of Kerala that is also rich in infrastructure, premier educational institutions, a vibrant IT hub offering huge job opportunities and a booming medical tourism industry. Blessed with abundant natural beauty and low pollution...

Villaments In Trivandrum - Favourite Homes

11 December 2019

Luxury Villaments in Trivandrum

Post by : favouritehomes

Trivandrum is one of the best cities in Kerala to set up home, as it has the perfect blend of all the features needed in an ideal location. This ancient city has a rich cultural heritage, great infrastructure, low...

4 December 2019

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana

Post by : favouritehomes

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana is a citizen-friendly initiative set up by the Indian government to provide affordable housing to the urban poor under this flagship programme by March 31st, 2022. As of 1st February 2019 during FY-budget, the Finance...

25 November 2019

Tips to make your Bedroom look Spacious

Post by : favouritehomes

We all dream of large spacious bedrooms with lacy canopied beds and fancy walk-in closets; the reality, however, is usually different. With spaces getting scarce in cities, homes are getting smaller as well. But that doesn’t mean you should...

18 November 2019

Ways to Control Pests at Home

Post by : favouritehomes

Household pests are those unwanted organisms, usually insects, which creep into our homes and set up base. Common household pests include cockroaches, ants, meal moths, silverfish, fruit flies, lizards and rodents. There are a number of simple and effective...

11 November 2019

Different Types of Home Loans in India

Post by : favouritehomes

In India, buying a property or a home has become synonymous with taking a home loan against it. It is a more convenient way to finance your biggest life investment and allows you to buy a home even when...

4 November 2019

Understanding the Important Clauses in a Loan Agreement

Post by : favouritehomes

In India, buying a home is synonymous with taking a home loan. Most homebuyers consider this to be a mere formality to get through, but there is much more to a home loan than what meets the eye. Since...

22 October 2019

Furniture Essentials for Every Home

Post by : favouritehomes

Buying your dream home can be so exciting! Your next job is to turn those four walls into a cosy home. The smart way out is by not jumping in with both feet and buying a cauldron full of...

15 October 2019

Importance of Property Insurance

Post by : favouritehomes

Bad events in Life’s unfortunate events do not come with advance notice. They just happen. Apart from the emotional trauma, they can also lead to a lot of havoc and financial loss. And when it comes to your most...

8 October 2019

Simple Ways to Keep Your Home Cool this Summer

Post by : favouritehomes

When it comes to cooling yourself off, the swimming pool and the beach are the ideal solutions. But at the end of the day, you do need to get home so you have to find ways to keep your...

27 September 2019

Best Areas in Trivandrum to Buy a Home

Post by : favouritehomes

There are many things to consider when buying a home, the most important of which is the location. And when it comes to choosing Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala, as the location to buy a home in, you...

24 September 2019

Difference Between a Living Room and a Family Room

Post by : favouritehomes

Every room in the house comes with a purpose. While some may be more formal and meant for gatherings, the rest of the home usually has a more informal look, a place you wouldn’t think twice before putting your...

17 September 2019

Modern Roof Designs

Post by : favouritehomes

It is not only in clothes that trends keep changing; architecture also sees a change in trends over the years. Contemporary architectural styles have been gaining ground on a global level too, with people increasingly on the lookout for...

10 September 2019

What is a Serviced Apartment?

Post by : favouritehomes

There comes a time in everyone’s lives when a break from humdrum routine is needed….a time away from home to go off on a vacation to relax and rejuvenate. And when planning a vacation, it’s not only the destination...

3 September 2019

Why Are Apartments Near IT Parks So Popular?

Post by : favouritehomes

Trivandrum has a bustling IT park, the Technopark, which is touted to be one of the largest technology parks in India. Some of the biggest IT companies as well as start-ups have their offices here and collectively employ a...

27 August 2019

Difference Between Duplex Homes and Villaments

Post by : favouritehomes

The decision to buy your own home is a big one but it does come with its share of dilemmas. To make the right choice, you need to get your homework done first. Modern homes come in various shapes...

20 August 2019

Main Gate Vastu Ideas

Post by : favouritehomes

Vastu Shastra is an ancient Indian science of architecture that helps in making a building auspicious for its inhabitants. If applied properly, it enhances the health, wealth and prosperity of the inhabitants of that building, be it an office...

13 August 2019

Upcoming Real Estate Trends

Post by : favouritehomes

The Indian real estate sector has been evolving over the past few years, having witnessed both fluxes as well as growth. The introduction of new rules including taxes, reforms as well as regulations is improving the business environment.

6 August 2019

The Traditional “Nadumuttam” House Designs

Post by : favouritehomes

The ‘nadumattam is a throwback to the old Kerala style of housing where more than one family lived in a home. The Kerala ‘nalukettu’ homes typically had four blocks built in all the four directions around a nadumattam.

23 July 2019

Tips to Buy a Pre-owned Home

Post by : favouritehomes

There are many advantages to buying a pre-owned home since there is no waiting period for construction to be over. You get a ready-to-move-in home in a neighborhood of your choice and already has all the necessary fittings to...

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