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Hassle free access to credit score (07 November 12:00) |
| Consumers can now obtain the Credit Information Reports (CIRs) from CIBIL directly, writes R.P.Deshpande |
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Guideline value -- Pothur (07 November 12:00) |
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Registration of Power of Attorney not compulsory (07 November 12:00) |
| The power of attorney is a legal and valid document and cannot be rejected solely on the ground that it is not registered, writes C.H.Gopinatha Rao |
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Is Wills registration not mandatory (07 November 12:00) |
| My father made a will some what 7 years ago against me and it was registered but as the time passed away he executed another will in my favour. He passed away two months earlier. But the lat... |
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Eco friendly doors (07 November 12:00) |
| Modest recycled craft paper is all that goes into the sturdy door that boasts structural strength, corrosion resistance and thermal efficiency |
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Learning from Durban (07 November 12:00) |
| The ‘Switch Summit’ in Holland gave an insight into efficient water/sanitation management which could be an eye-opener |
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Carbon credit sought for green power from sewage (07 November 12:00) |
| The project is the first of its kind in India to generate green energy from sewage gas by using state-of-the-art Spanish machinery |
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RBI directive a breather for buyers (31 October 12:00) |
| It will however hamper funding to the commercial real estate sector |
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Can compensation amount paid be treated as expense (31 October 12:00) |
| According to court, such amounts could be considered as expense and reflected in the IT returns, writes C.H.Gopinatha Rao |
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Changing the name in patta (31 October 12:00) |
| Recently I purchased a land near Padappai , DTCP approved. I want to change the patta in my name. During the sale I had not received a copy of patta wheares Sale deed clearly mentioned the N... |
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Guideline value -- Vengathur (31 October 12:00) |
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Decline in groundwater level (31 October 12:00) |
| According to Chennai Metrowater, the study of 83 sample wells show that the average water level has dipped by 0.2 metre in one month, writes K.Lakshmi |
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Mother of Pearl for interiors (31 October 12:00) |
| The precious material is now part of ornamentation in home interiors |
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Gift a plant for a change (31 October 12:00) |
| Technology now comes to help you learn more about your favourite plants and seek expert guidance in selecting flora that is ideal to grow in your garden. Log onto the website ‘indiaplants... |
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Issues to focus on before purchase of plot (31 October 12:00) |
| There are some critical issues which the buyer may not be aware of while purchasing a plot |
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Lightning arresters mandatory for flats too (31 October 12:00) |
| These are used to minimise damage to structures |
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Waiving pre-closure penalty will ease burden (24 October 12:00) |
| As indicated by RBI ,new arrangements can bring in many changes to the home loan segment, feels SRIKALA BHASHYAM |
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Private firms may invest $150bn in infrastructure (24 October 12:00) |
| India is envisaging an investment of $150 billion from the private sector over the next few years to develop the much-needed infrastructure projects, a top Government official said. The Go... |
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Keep a healthy garden look for weeds (24 October 12:00) |
| Spotting a weed should be done in the early stages of their growth lest it becomes cumbersome to remove them later |
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Guideline - Udaiyarvaikoil (24 October 12:00) |
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Guideline - Thiruneermalai (24 October 12:00) |
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Govt sets up committee on road safety (24 October 12:00) |
| The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has set up a committee to look into aspects of road safety and traffic management in the country. The committee will make recommendations on saf... |
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ICICI property fair offers special rates (24 October 12:00) |
| ICICI Bank Home Loans is organising a mega property exhibition from October 23 to October 24 at Hall 1 of Chennai Trade Centre. ICICI Bank Home Loans brings together quality properties of C... |
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A minor can question property sale (24 October 12:00) |
| I am planning to buy a flat. The said property was bought by the present owner as Karta (HUF) and he is selling to me and the sale agreement mentions him as karta (HUF). I have two queries... |
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Record price (24 October 12:00) |
| MOST EXPENSIVE FPARTMENT: "Conduit Road 39", a luxurious residential building developed by Henderson Land Development, located at Hong Kong's Mid-Levels district facing the Victoria Harbour,... |
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Capital Gain tax and the rights of an assessee (24 October 12:00) |
| There are instances when the Guideline Value is much more than the actual market price and higher tax needs to be paid, writes C.H.GOPINATHA RAO |
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Training courses for plumbers (24 October 12:00) |
| The Indian Plumbing Association (IPA), The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) and Bhaskar Foundation will organise plumbing training programmes for rural ... |
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Safeguarding vacant sites (17 October 12:00) |
| Plots in faraway suburbs that are kept vacant for a long time face many problems, writes C.H.Gopinatha Rao |
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Guideline value -- Pozhichalur (17 October 12:00) |
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FAQ on settlement (17 October 12:00) |
| Many have doubts about going in for a Settlement on property. Here is a series of clarifications from R.L.Narayanan. |
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Good turnout for Living Spaces (17 October 12:00) |
| A good proportion of the turnout was in the age group of 25-35, writes K.S.Subramanian |
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Energy cards for consumers in Kerala (17 October 12:00) |
| The Kerala State Electricity Board has proposed distribution of energy cards within a month to its customers as part of an ambitious energy-savings programme, initially put forward by the In... |
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A complete green rating code in place now (10 October 12:00) |
| GRIHA has not only taken from LEED but also added more, writes Anupama Mohanram |
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Development… focus shifting to south Chennai (10 October 12:00) |
| Gone are the plans for offering apartments of at least 1,200-1,500 sq.ft, the norm is now more like 750 sq.ft to make it affordable, writes R.Balaji |
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It is worth harvesting rain (10 October 12:00) |
| Rainwater harvesting has now been legislated by the State Assembly and made compulsory. The regulations are being framed and the draft has been posted on the website of the BWSSB at http:/... |
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Is the document legally valid (10 October 12:00) |
| I have been reading The Hindu Property Plus for the past many years. Myself and my friend were hunting for a property for the past couple of months (land) but most of it didn’t even have a... |
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New mechanism to protect buyers (03 October 12:00) |
| Proposed Real Estate Regulatory Authority will improve transparency in property transactions, writes A.Srivathsan |
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A place to pick your home (03 October 12:00) |
| The forthcoming edition of Living Spaces Property Fair 2009 between October 9 and 12 will offer a platform for builders and buyers to interact and plan their investment in house purchase. ... |
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With 3D design comes to life (03 October 12:00) |
| Design can go to a 3D printer that would print a model in quick time, writes NIRTHYA RANGANATHAN |
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It mirrors your health too (03 October 12:00) |
| Ever heard of an intelligent mirror which monitors your health through sensors when placed in your washroom? Well, ask cybertech James Law |
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Does sale of auctioned property require registration (03 October 12:00) |
| And should stamp duty be paid?, finds out C.H.GOPINATHA RAO |
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Guideline value - MADAVILAGAM (03 October 12:00) |
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Get ready to reset your loan options (26 September 12:00) |
| Existing floating rate home loan borrowers can benefit by shifting to new interest rates by paying the processing fee, writes.S.SURESH. |
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Fathers settlement move cannot be challenged (26 September 12:00) |
| My grand father had bought a house in India. Later he had settled that house to my father. Currently my father is living in that house. We are three brothers and one sister. My father wants ... |
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Award for agency (26 September 12:00) |
| Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) has been named ’Best Overall Global Advisor and Consultant’ at Euromoney’s Real Estate Awards 2009, announced this week. The firm also picked up another f... |
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Making an apartment association workable (26 September 12:00) |
| Associations may function with good intentions but non-registration could become an issue |
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GUIDELINE - THIRUMAZHISAI (26 September 12:00) |
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Debt discharge not eligible for tax purposes (26 September 12:00) |
| According to the court, total sales value and not the discharge of debt qualifies for tax deduction, writes C.H.GOPINATHA RAO |
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Hafele launches design studio in Chennai (26 September 12:00) |
| Hafele has a range of nearly 1,50,000 interior hardware products, writes K.S.Subramanian |
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Water security need to manage holistically (26 September 12:00) |
| Bengaluru is faced with an impending shortage of water resources as the physical availability of water from the river Cauvery is limited. It has to therefore think more holistically and mana... |
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