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27 September 2021

What do Homebuyers in Trivandrum Prefer? – Top 5 Emerging Trends

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With Kerala leading the way as far as infrastructure development is concerned in the country, it is only natural that real estate would follow next. The demand for residential and commercial real estate has been showing an upward trend...

27 September 2021

Top Reasons to Invest in an Apartment Near Trivandrum Lulu Mall

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Trivandrum is the capital city of Kerala state and home to residing ministers and government. It has better infrastructure and facilities than other cities in the state and stands out in civic indexes when compared with several key cities...

27 September 2021

Tips for Buying a Home Online During the Lockdown

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In keeping with the new regulations associated with social distancing in this COVID era, real estate developers are increasingly employing digital tools to sell residential spaces. This has reportedly simplified the process of home buying which has also been...

27 September 2021

Important Real Estate Terms You Must Know Before Investing in Property

Post by : favouritehomes

Real estate is a lifetime asset which most people end up investing in at some point in their life. It has always been the most-preferred choice of investment due to its non-volatility and stability. However, before investing in any...

16 August 2021

Real Estate Trends in 2021 – Rise of Digital Homebuyers

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The pandemic has affected almost every industry since its onset, with the real estate sector not being spared either. The first two quarters of 2020 saw dwindling sales in the residential market. With the easing of lockdown, the fourth...

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16 August 2021

Managing COVID-19 Precautions in Apartment Complexes

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Multi-family housing, such as that seen in apartment complexes, poses a unique challenge when it comes to managing the risk potential for infection during this pandemic. In such a situation, the resident welfare association of the gated community can...

Kazhakkottam - best residential area in Trivandrum

16 August 2021

Kazhakkottam: Trivandrum’s Most Popular Residential Investment Hub

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Trivandrum has had the legacy of being a capital from as far back as 1795 AD when it was the capital of the royal Kingdom of Travancore. Becoming the capital of Kerala post-independence in 1949 was a natural step....

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16 August 2021

Easy Ways to Maximize Natural Light in Your Apartment

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Natural sunlight is very important for your health and is a necessity in every home. It not only lifts up your spirits but also brings with it the natural vitamin D essential for bone health and other parameters. Aside...

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20 July 2021

The Impact of RERA on Real Estate in Kerala

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RERA refers to the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 which was set up for the regulation of real estate to ensure sale of apartments and buildings in a transparent and efficient manner. The law mandates a compulsory...

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20 July 2021

Rights Entitled to an Apartment Buyer

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Buying an apartment in Trivandrum or anywhere else for that matter, entitles you to a set of rights and obligations. Unfortunately, many apartment buyers are unaware of their rights. This knowledge is crucial for maintaining a healthy relationship with...

20 July 2021

Efficient Waste Management Practices in Apartments

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Increasing populations in the cities have also meant an increase in waste generation. This is more applicable in population-dense areas such as apartment complexes where a large number of families live together. Most of the waste generated is unfortunately...

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20 July 2021

5 Important Things to Ask a Real Estate Builder Before Buying a Flat in Trivandrum

Post by : favouritehomes

Buying a home is one of the biggest investments most people make, and with so many home options available, selecting one can get a bit overwhelming. Buying a flat in Trivandrum is a great decision as the city has...

22 June 2021

Ways to Make Your Home Monsoon Ready

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The monsoons will soon be upon us, bringing the aroma of freshly-washed earth and unforgettable memories of sailing paper boats and enjoying tea and pakoras on the patio. However, the monsoon does its share of havoc to your and...

22 June 2021

Ambalamukku v/s Kazhakoottam – Location Guide for Homebuyers

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If you are aspiring to buy a home in Kerala, then Trivandrum is the best city to choose to live in. Home to a prestigious cultural heritage and numerous lakes, scenic beaches and cool hills, Trivandrum also has a...

22 June 2021

The Upcoming Lulu Mall and it’s impact on Real Estate in Trivandrum

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Blessed with numerous beaches, lakes, forests and hills, Trivandrum is truly nature’s paradise and a magnet for those who prefer to dwell in peaceful, low-crime and low-pollution locations. While Trivandrum already has a lot going for it including its...

21 June 2021

Is This the Right Time to Buy a Villa in Trivandrum?

Post by : favouritehomes

Kerala is well-known for its abundance of natural beauty, being blessed with numerous palm-fringed beaches, pristine lakes and the deep and mysterious Western Ghats. Its not only the tourists who are attracted to Kerala however, but also people looking...

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31 May 2021

Why Do So Many Home-Buyers Prefer Ambalamukku Locality?

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Buying a home needs years of planning and you want to make sure everything goes just right. And what better city to buy a home in than the culturally rich city of Trivandrum. With a colourful history going back...

31 May 2021

Living Closer to Workplace – Advantages

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Spending considerable time on office commute is a hassle many people get to face on a day-to-day basis. Asides from being very inconvenient, it can lead to a very harried and stressful life, having to face traffic congestions at...

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31 May 2021

Top Places to Invest in Trivandrum

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The most important feature to look for when investing in property is its location. No one wants to buy a home that’s located in an unsafe neighborhood or where there is little infrastructure available. This applies both for properties...

31 May 2021

Home Maintenance Checklist

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Becoming a proud homeowner after a seemingly endless amount of formalities, is an incredible moment full of joy. However, the work doesn’t end there as you need to invest in regular maintenance of your new home too. While this...

27 April 2021

Tips for Sustainable Apartment Living

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With changing global climatic conditions, there is now a greater need to safeguard our environment and follow a lifestyle that focuses on reduce, reuse and recycle. Just because you are living in an apartment doesn’t mean that you cant...

27 April 2021

Tips for Balcony Gardening

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You don’t really need a yard to enjoy the simple pleasures of growing a garden. Outdoor spaces like balconies make equally lush urban gardening spaces too. It all depends on the clever use of hanging baskets, vertical planters and...

27 April 2021

Real Estate Post COVID-19 Crisis

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented effect on the real estate industry across the globe. The impact on Indian realty was also similar with the country facing a meltdown during 2020. Construction work had come...

27 April 2021

One of Trivandrum’s Emerging Realty Hotspots: Pothencode

Post by : favouritehomes

Located in coastal Kerala, Trivandrum is a charming city well known for its rich culture and history. It was the capital of the Kingdom of Travancore since the eighteenth century and is still the capital of modern-day Kerala. The...

23 March 2021

Why Nalanchira is the Best Locality to Own a Home in Trivandrum?

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Trivandrum is fast becoming the new destination for homebuyers. Coupled with it’s rich cultural heritage, this ancient capital city of Kerala also boasts of great infrastructure, numerous premier educational institutions, multi-speciality hospitals that promote medical tourism and numerous government...

23 March 2021

The Benefits of Buying Property in a Woman’s Name

Post by : favouritehomes

To encourage more women into venturing into real estate investment as well as to promote women empowerment, several states are offering greater discounts to women homebuyers. Hence, registering the property in the woman’s name or as a co-owner, could...

23 March 2021

Own a Home in the IT Hub of Trivandrum: Kazhakoottam

Post by : favouritehomes

There is a reason why Trivandrum is considered the best city to settle down in. With its rich history and cultural heritage, Trivandrum is also a rapidly expanding capital city with unlimited potentials. Aside from being home to numerous...

23 March 2021

Know Your Neighbourhood Kowdiar

Post by : favouritehomes

There is a reason why Kerala is known as ‘God’s Own Country’. Its the abundance of lush greenery and bounty of lakes and rivers that gleam like jewels in the sun in this land. Combine this with uninterrupted miles...

18 January 2021

Rainwater Harvesting in Apartments

Post by : favouritehomes

With dramatic climate changes and global warming staring at mankind in the face, it is imperative to create ways to encourage water conservation. New building rules require a rain-harvesting system to be installed in every new building constructed. Rainwater...

18 January 2021

Ideas to Create Your Home Office

Post by : favouritehomes

Whether you just spend a few hours or the whole work week in your home office, it does need to be a comfortable space where you can work efficiently. Here are some tips to help create the perfect home...

18 January 2021

Benefits of Working From Home

Post by : favouritehomes

The COVID-19 pandemic has taught mankind many lessons, one of them is that working from home has many benefits – both for employers and employees. While working remotely was considered a constraint initially, everyone has settled in and working...

18 January 2021

Advantages of Living in a Gated Community

Post by : favouritehomes

While the term ‘Gated Community’ is a relatively new concept, it has caught the imagination of new home-buyers. Both villas and apartment homes can be a part of gated community living. As the name suggests, these homes come enclosed...

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...

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