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THERE NEVER has been a more propitious time than now to acquire that dream home of yours. Housing loans are cheaper than ever before. Property prices are still on the affordable side. And there are attractive income tax breaks to be had for ...

Marshland turns prime property
With a major bus terminus in place, if only additional infrastructure is created, Koyambedu will attract big realtors and flat promoters, says PRINCE FREDERICK


Floored by porcelain!
As in everything else, the new age is witnessing a revolution in floor tiles too. While ceramic tiles still hold a big share in the market, it's time for the novel porcelain to take over. RANJANI GOVIND writes.
VASTHUVIBES
Building energies for a security blanket
From positioning your gate to your fire and water sources, the science of geomancy helps in aligning the subtle energies that have an influence on all and sundry.
`Basic infrastructure will spur real estate growth'
The Builders' Association of India is the apex body of the construction industry. The Chennai branch alone has about 800 builders and promoters of all sizes as its members. Heading the southern centre is J. R. Sethuramalingam, who has more than two decades of experience in the pest control business. RAGHUVIR SRINIVASAN spoke to him on the Chennai real estate market.
CASHWISE
Negotiating taxing deals
Every property deal will have to be looked at from the point of view of taxation.
Needed: quality retail market space
`One of Chennai's oldest retail book outlets, Higginbothams, stands tall even today despite competition from new and modern ones such as Landmark' The concept of `traditional shopping areas' is changing, and more and more central locations, including those in suburbs, are playing host to mega malls, turning shopping a pleasurable experience, writes SHANTHI KANNAN.
DESIGNSCAPE
Let's talk design
No aspect of our life is complete without the ubiquitous touch of a designer. Demands rise as sensibilities refine. But the grammar of designing goes beyond just the assemblage of furniture and artefacts...
Before you buy a plot...
Points to be considered before buying individual plot and construction of a residential building. Check whether the seller has a right over the property. Check whether the layout has been approved by the CMDA (Chennai Metropolitan ...
Before you buy a flat...
Check whether the promoter/power of attorney has a right to transfer the undivided shares of land. Verify whether the entire undivided shares of land have been transferred by the land owner/promoter/power of attorney to you. Land ...
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