18 January 2021

Advantages of Living in a Gated Community

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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...

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25 August 2020

Is Pongumoodu the Next Realty Hotspot in Trivandrum?

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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...

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18 August 2020

How to Declutter Your Home?

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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,...

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11 August 2020

What to Expect When Buying a Villament?

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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...

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4 August 2020

Credit Score and Home Loan

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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...

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15 July 2020

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

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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...

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8 July 2020

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

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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...

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1 July 2020

What is Section 80EE?

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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...

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22 June 2020

Solar Panels for Homes

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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...

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15 June 2020

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

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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...

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8 June 2020

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

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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...

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1 June 2020

Negative Side of Taking a Home Loan

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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...

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25 May 2020

Smart Home Technology for your Home

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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....

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18 May 2020

Types of Roof Insulation

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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....

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11 May 2020

Should You Buy a Villa or an Apartment?

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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,...

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4 May 2020

Santhigiri Ayurveda Treatment

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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...

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27 April 2020

Modern Front Door Designs

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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...

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20 April 2020

Kowdiar Palace History

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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...

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13 April 2020

Farmhouse Dining Table

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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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6 April 2020

Comparison Between Buying a Villa and Building a House

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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...

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17 March 2020

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

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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...

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11 March 2020

Ways to Make Your Home Look Luxurious

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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...

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3 March 2020

Reasons Why You Should Invest in Villa Projects

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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...

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17 February 2020

Wall Painting Ideas for Home

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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...

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10 February 2020

Differences Between an Independent House and a Villa

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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....

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