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Gold or Real Estate: what is the right investment for you?

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Here is the scenario: you have some nest-egg saved up and you want to invest it and gain great returns. And that’s where the problem lies….finding a secure way of investing your hard-earned money. There are three main ways in which the money can be safely invested…. in the stock market, the real estate industry or in jewelry. If you were to follow the traditional ways, you would end up with jewelry. And then there is the stock market. With every investor having an appetite to take some risks and gamble, investments can sometimes lead to rash and untimely decisions that lead to huge losses. So that leaves investment in jewelry vs. investment in property… To weigh the pros and cons, take a look at each separately before taking a decision. Gold The glimmer of gold has gotten Indians hooked since time immemorial, making it a status symbol of financial well-being. However with the recent fluctuations in prices, one needs to think twice. While investing in gold is easy and doesn’t require an...

GST for real estate: Boon or Bane?

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The realty industry is amongst one of the strongest in the country, an industry which didn’t go down like other industries did even during the recession. Even demonetization wasn’t able to grind the industry to a halt, unlike many of the unorganized sectors. The real estate industry is a pivotal sector in the Indian economy, generating employment for millions of Indians, and ranks second after the agricultural industry for job creation. The real importance of the realty industry can be understood when you see its 5-6% GDP contribution towards the country’s economy, aside from creating demand from more than 250 ancillary industries. However, real estate has always been bogged down with multiplicity of taxes on materials as well as legal transactions including the service taxes, VAT, as well as stamp duty, etc. So with the implementation of the GST, the supply chain mechanism is getting completely revamped with invoices being stored in clouds. The multitude of taxes has also been streaml...

The Most Important Factors for Real Estate Investing

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Real estate is one of the most preferred areas of investment mainly because of the attractive returns it provides, and usually the decision to invest in real estate considered to be a safe bet. The areas to invest include residential, commercial, land and retail; and the strategies used are owning and renting, buying and selling, investing in real estate investment trusts (REITs), and so on. Here are Six Factors that determine a successful Real Estate Investment Tips –  1)Type of Property You Want to Focus On As stated above, there are different types of real estate property you can invest in. The most common and safest form of real estate investment is residential since the returns are almost certain. Other forms of real estate investment have a huge risk comparatively; however, you might have a more significant profit margin. 2)Selecting Location and Project The first step in real estate investment is zeroing down on the right location, and a project within the location to invest...

Should You Choose Luxury Over Affordable Housing?

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Real estate market in India has been witnessing steady growth as people are in a constant search either for housing purpose or as an investment opportunity. Owning residential property in a desirable location with all basic amenities and facilities is a dream come true for all homebuyers. But the question of whether to choose a luxury or affordable apartment lies ahead of the homebuyer before making a decision. Take a look at the below-mentioned features and benefits of owning a luxury and regular apartment: Luxury Apartments As the name suggests, luxury apartments are loaded with all the luxe and posh materials, facilities, and amenities. These are automated homes with the latest technology including artificial intelligence and machine learning for fast and easy living. Constructed focusing on the high-end consumers, these apartments are preferred by home buyers who seek a luxurious lifestyle with more comforts and would also be a highly secured living space with emergency services as...

Tips to Choose the Perfect Vastu Colour for Your Home

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Colours influence the human mind and body immensely. According to Vastu, right colours need to be used to decorate homes or business places and if decked in an appropriate manner, colour therapy is a profound remedial measure and an excellent means of curing Vastu defects.  Here are a Few Guidelines to Be Followed – 1) Use yellow shade in the south-west and south zone, it gives stability and power to the master of the house, as south-west and south zones represent the head of a home. 2) A room which receives lesser natural light should be painted in light colours whereas a room receiving natural light throughout the day can be painted in deep colours. 3) Ceilings should always be painted in white as it radiates white light throughout the room and lessens the room temperature. 4) To stimulate a good appetite, Vastu recommends peach and vibrant yellow colour for the dining room. Read more best builders in trivandrum builders in trivandrum ready to occupy apartments in trivandrum Flat...

Why to buy homes with built in features?

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Buying a house is one of the biggest decisions one takes in their life and it often involves investing your entire life savings to own your dream home. After extensive research, we choose the best one out of the lot that comes with the finest features and facilities. It is always a good idea to consider choosing projects that come with some basic facilities like gas pipeline, chimney, wooden flooring, built-in storage spaces, false ceiling, RO, lighting, etc. that makes your new home ready-to-occupy at the earliest. Take a look at the reasons why you should opt for homes that come with built-in features: Buying a home that comes with built-in features make it easier for homebuyers to settle into their new homes, though it may come at an extra cost. And it enhances livability for its residents also. Homebuyers are ready to bear the extra expenses incurred on getting these built-in features with their new home to avoid the painstaking task of converting the property into a liveable space...

Why are 2 BHK Apartments Most Preferable ones in Trivandrum?

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Owning a home is always a dream come true for everyone! And now with wide options available in the market, even youngsters are buying their dream home just a couple of years into the job. However, for the first-time homebuyers in Trivandrum, the dilemma appears when they start thinking how many rooms of an apartment would be better – would a Studio apartment do justice or 1 BHK or 2 BHK or 3 BHK be the one. Being thoughtful and strategical would be the right solution to this. Since each of the variants offer its own advantages, depending on your requirement and need, you should actually take a call. Here are a few factors that make 2 Bedroom apartments special and more preferable than others – 1. Easy to Get There are a greater number of 2 Bedroom apartments in Trivandrum. So, time spent in searching for your desired property is comparatively less when compared with 3/4BHK apartments. Since you have more options to choose from, all you got to do is zero down on your location and budget...

How to Help Your Elderly Parents Age in Place & Remodel the Home?

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Planning to renovate your new home or your existing one to make it more stunning and increase its functionality? Well, with plenty of options, suggestions and sources to help you out with renovation, the process would be easy and the end output would be worth all the time and effort you spend. But this could be a bit tricky when there are elders at home. With a bit of care and caution, it is possible to convert your home into an elder-friendly space. Here are some of the key things to consider while renovating that suits the elders at home: 1. Safe and Friendly Flooring Flooring is one of the main concerns for elders at home and it is always ideal to choose slip-resistant floors. Slippery surfaces must be covered with nonskid mats so as to avoid any dangerous situations. Also, after renovations steps or floor must not be constructed too high so as to ensure easy movement for the elders. 2. Well-lighted Place Not just the staircase but every other part of your home should have good ligh...

What are the advantages of apartments with no common walls?

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Apartments are living spaces built with structural features shared with other units positioned adjacent to it. Though the preferred form of living for people in cities is apartments due to its convenience level, one factor acts as a major drawback – the design of each apartment being closely built can cause disturbance and at times steal the privacy of its occupants. Therefore, choosing apartments that come with no common walls would be the smartest choice! Take a look at the top 5 benefits of living in a home with no common wall sharing: 1. Noise-free area Apartments without common walls will prevent sharing and transmitting sound from one apartment to another. Be it your loud chit-chats, crying babies or the blaring TV, the chances for potential sound to cause disturbance to your neighbors is canceled. 2. Privacy With the presence of common walls in apartments, your private moments wouldn’t be private anymore! There would be interference caused due to sound from other apartment and y...

Must-have Items for a Healthy Home

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A healthy home is the first step and an essential prerequisite for happy and healthy living. If you’re someone who is already living in an apartment, utilizing the various amenities provided, keeping the apartment clean and dry, maintaining hygiene, promoting air circulation, controlling the humidity are few ways to a healthy living. And if you’re someone on the hunt for a new apartment, you would know what to look for to ensure you have a healthy life. Below given a few factors are all must-haves for a healthy home: 1) Natural Air and Light An apartment or a home that accommodates ample ventilation will let in natural light and ensure that the air inside your home is clean and fresh in turn keeping you healthy. 2) Stress-free Ambiance Living in a serene ambiance in midst of lush natural environments and settings ensure a pollution free life and keeps you healthy in both body and mind. With such settings, just sitting in the balcony soaking in the cool breeze would be more than enough ...

5 Reasons to Start Biking to Work

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Ever thought of going to work using a cycle like school days? Do you know how much healthy it is for your mind and body? Well, relatively new in India, cycling to work is gradually budding up in many major cities. It offers you an array of advantages from environmental facets to positive health doses. No need to mention, no more traffic hassles or fusses! Reasons 1. Health Cycling is one of the best exercises for a healthy mind and body. It builds muscles and improves circulation, prevents heart diseases by increasing the heart rate, lowering blood pressure and strengthening the heart. 2. Stress Cycling clears your mind, eases your work stress and anxiety. Not only that, cycling to office in the morning gives you an instant freshness and energy boost that helps you focus throughout the day yielding to more productivity. No stress and work pressure would also imply spending some quality family time at home. 3. Best Time to Organize No better time to focus and ponder on a work issue or a...

Benefits of living in an apartment as spacious as a villa

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Building your own home from the ground up has become a thing of the past as more and more people continue to buy luxury apartments as their choice of residential space.One of the most attractive features of owning and living in a spacius apartment is the sense of freedom it instills in you. When there’s simply so much room for you to move around in,relax and enjoy yourself,you discover how precious a luxury it is. Let’s take a look at some of the perks of owning a spacious apartment: Ample privacy Having a spacious home is something we associate with privacy. The more space you have to yourself, the more secure you feel. Privacy is a key factor that drives most homebuyers to look for extra spacious apartments, especially in today’s world where data theft has become such a large and looming issue. Taking care of your health and fitness Whether it is a secluded corner designated for yoga, meditation and exercises or an entire room allotted for working out, neither is possible if your apa...

Simple ways to decorate a Bedroom

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Bored of seeing your bedroom with the same old settings and decor? Well, it’s time for your room to get an instant makeover without spending a handsome amount of money. From bed linens to lighting, certain mini changes can revamp your bedroom for a modern elegant look. Here are 5 easy tips and tricks to help you with the instant makeover. 1) De-clutter When thinking of makeovers the first thing that pops in our mind is to purchase new décor items. Well, this time begin by de-cluttering things and go minimal for a fresh and spacious bedroom. From old decorations to old furniture, unused table to cloth hangers, throw away all those junk to de-clutter your room. Not only does it make the room look clean but according to Feng Shui, it helps in attracting positive energy too. 2) Photo Wall Create an eye-catching photo wall by using frames of different size and shapes while sticking onto a single colour for all the frames. Make it as creative and fun as you want by converting those photos in...

Choosing The Right Floor In A High-Rise: Top 10 Factors To Consider

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One of the most common confusions for a home buyer is which floor to opt for? This in fact becomes very crucial when you’re considering a high-rise apartment project. May it is the top floors or the lower ones, each has its own advantages and disadvantages. It purely depends on the individual, his lifestyle and his needs which is the best floor to choose. Here are a few factors given below that can be considered before making a decision – 1) View Ones who love beautiful views from their windows or balconies should always prefer for top floors since higher floor offers a better view especially if the project is located close to lush or scenic backdrops. Apartments in Trivandrum 2) Family Factor If you are someone who has elderly parents or small kids around, it is always better to have a home on the lower floor. This not only adds to the safety factor but also zings up the convenience part as well. 3) Privacy Living in lower floors generally may not offer you that much privacy since the...

What are the benefits of buying a 4BHK Luxury Apartment?

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4 BHK Apartments in Trivandrum has seen a rising trend and demand for luxury apartments. To meet the expectation levels of homebuyers, builders have launched luxury projects all over the city, setting a new parameter for luxury residential apartments with its facilities, amenities, architecture, smart home facilities and so on. With at least half of the city dwellers being families, they choose homes that suit the needs of every family member. And to meet them, 4 BHK apartments are always the ideal choice which offers much more than just a place to live in. Here are the 3 Major Benefits of Living in a 4 BHK Apartments in Trivandrum: 1) Ultra-Spacious 4 BHK luxury apartments are synonymous to ultra-spacious living spaces. With spacious floor plans and interiors, your home gives sufficient privacy to all the family members. Also, it can be converted to a space for get-togethers, celebrations, and hangouts with your dear ones. With 4 BHK apartments coming with at least 1500 plus sq. ft., ...