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Action against project delays may boost buyer sentiments

Action against project delays may boost buyer sentiments

After the landmark ruling by National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) on a delayed project in Gurgaon, home buyers can expect an improved scenario in completion of real estate projects.  Dilip Vashisht booked an apartment in an under-construction project in Gurgaon in 2008, which promised him possession by the end of 2012. He, however, has not […]

Other Charges in owning an apartment

Other Charges in owning an apartment

There are several charges that go into making the total cost of an apartment. From parking space charges to club membership costs, here is more. One must be aware that there are several other charges attached over and above the advertised price of the property. While the other charges may vary from one society to the other, […]

Consumer court orders 12% compensation for flat delivery delay

Consumer court orders 12% compensation for flat delivery delay

GURGAON: In a landmark ruling, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) on Monday asked real estate major Unitech to pay buyers compensation at the rate of 12% per annum for delay in delivery of flats, overruling the builder-buyer agreement that had set the rate at 1.8% per annum. The order came in a case […]

Most Expensive Localities of Delhi- NCR

Most Expensive Localities of Delhi- NCR

When it comes to most expensive residential localities in Delhi-NCR, South Delhi has always been at top. Localities in Gurgaon and Noida are the recent additions to the list. Ever developing infrastructure and state-of-art amenities on offer such as pool, club house and green area are some of the factors that have paved the growth […]

15 Important Points to keep in mind after Property Purchase

Buying your dream home is the beginning of a lifelong commitment. A lot can happen between the time of signing the sale agreement and the registration of the property. Till the legal possession of your property, there are several points you should take note of. As buying a property has become a dynamic process due […]

Four ways in which Repo Rate cut would impact real estate

Four ways in which Repo Rate cut would impact real estate

With the RBI cutting Repo Rates three times in 2015, the industry is hopeful of improving real estate scenario in coming times.  Frequent rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have instilled lot of confidence amongst all stakeholders of a better market scenario. While the sellers hope for increased interest from homebuyers and […]

Earthquake-resistant home: How to ensure safety

Earthquake-resistant home: How to ensure safety

The recent earthquakes which struck the Nepal- North India belt cannot be erased from our memories because of the extent of damage that it caused. Ever since the disaster, Magicbricks has been receiving a lot of queries on how to ensure whether one’s home is earthquake resistant or whether such a concept is just a […]

Guide to payment plans – which one should you go for?

Guide to payment plans – which one should you go for?

Unlike yesteryear when down payment was the only option to buy a property, developers these days are offering a number of payment plans to the buyer. The most popular payment plans apart from the traditional down payment plan include construction linked plan, flexi payment plan and time linked plan. All these plans have their pros […]

Land Pooling Policy: All you want to know

Land Pooling Policy: All you want to know

What does Land Pooling Policy mean? How does it impact your property buying and selling? Should you invest in a property or in a pooled land? What is the current status? These are the consistent queries asked by buyers who are interested in purchasing a property especially in Delhi. Balvinder Kumar, vice chairman, Delhi Development […]

New regulations for Land Pooling Policy for Delhi unveiled

New regulations for Land Pooling Policy for Delhi unveiled

Government today unveiled new regulations for Land Pooling Policy in Delhi, making some changes in norms, including one by which farmers can cede a part of their land for development with option of getting it back. The Land Pooling Policy of the DDA was approved by the Union Urban Development Ministry to ensure timely external […]