Another big casualty of the pandemic is the global economy. With major commerce centres across the world sustaining massive losses, global markets have been on a deep dive.

In this article, we will work towards lifting the veil and demystifying the matter of home insurance. From understanding what it is, why it is important, types of home insurances in the market, and finally selecting which one is right for you, we will delve into all the details that make home insurance an absolute necessity.

Let’s take a look at the housing sector’s wishlist for Budget 2020.

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The year 2018 did not witness many policy changes, but certainly experienced the impact of those reforms implemented two years prior. Alongside, the year was also subject to various economic events that helped shape the picture of India's real estate sector.

This action will boost the primary property market by curbing loans to developers and homebuyers from getting dearer

Within the realm of real estate, when one sells a property at a price higher than the purchase price, he is said to have obtained capital gains. Under Section 54 of the Income Tax Act (1961), capital gains are taxable.

Indexation is a process of adjusting income payments through a price index

This trend is not new to Mumbai's realty, still, we believe that Mumbai's robust economy has a far reach and it never relies on one single aspect of the market.

A hike in repo rate will have a direct impact on borrowers as banks are likely to increase interest rates on loans, including home loans.

An investment is the purchase of goods that are not bought for current consumption but are used in the future to create wealth.

BMC is taking this measure in order to incentivise the heavy construction cost in Greater Mumbai.

A Special Economic Zone (SEZ) of a country is an area that is subject to unique economic regulations

REITs are entities that invest in real estate, allowing developers to raise funds by selling completed, rent-yielding buildings to investors.

For the affluent section of the society and the nouveau-riche, buying a house has turned more like a boutique selection of haute couture. The graceful adornments in the construction avenue are prooving the changing pattern of Indian (usual) style of buying houses.

Minimal residue lifestyle focuses on cutting down on anything with a non-reusable packaging and the optimum usage of its contents. It encompasses all the utilities of a common household like clothes, consumable goods, furniture, electronics etc. and essentially follows the ideals of not buying into fully-consuming what exists already. Also known as ‘minimalism’, this way of living is taken more as a challenge of pushing one’s boundaries to reduce the disposable garbage.