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Roofing demand soars (15 November 12:00) |
| There is a shift from tile as it needs support structures, writes M. Soundariya Preetha |
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Commercial property a viable option (15 November 12:00) |
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Unique identification number for properties (15 November 12:00) |
| The Delhi Government is in the process of finalising an ambitious scheme under which citizens will be issued a unique identification number and title for their properties, a move aimed at en... |
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PNB reduces rates (15 November 12:00) |
| Punjab National Bank is reducing rate of interest for housing and car loans as a festival offer till 31 December, 2009. According to a release, the housing loan will be available at 8.5 per... |
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Sand prices reach unaffordable levels (15 November 12:00) |
| The shortage of sand has pushed up its price to a level unaffordable to the common man in Ernakulam district. A load of quality sand costs anywhere upwards of Rs.6,500. There are some who de... |
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Proceeding against illegal construction (15 November 12:00) |
| Mr. Babu and Ms. Sasikala filed a writ petition in the city Civil Court seeking a direction against CMDA and Chennai Corporation to take action against the unauthorised construction in the a... |
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Good housekeeping keeps pests away (15 November 12:00) |
| Good housekeeping is better than using insecticides to get rid of bugs as a new study suggests that by following some simple pest control methods people can keep their homes free from bugs. ... |
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Bigger Kozhikode better opportunities (15 November 12:00) |
| The decision of the Cabinet to extend the boundaries of the Kozhikode Corporation by including three nearby grama panchayats will not only spur growth in the suburban regions but is also exp... |
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Construction Costs - Coimbatore (15 November 12:00) |
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Windows open out with several options (08 November 12:00) |
| They have evolved in terms of materials used, writes M. Soundariya Preetha |
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Carbon credit sought for green power from sewage (08 November 12:00) |
| Buoyed by the success of generating power from sewage, an urban local body in Surat has sought carbon credit for its green gas project. “We have not only been able to reduce the green ho... |
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Commercial spaces in high demand in Kozhikode (08 November 12:00) |
| The recovery in the realty sector nationwide is leading to an upward trend in urban rental values. For almost a year, the economic slowdown had a negative impact on the growth prospects of c... |
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Hassle free access to credit score (08 November 12:00) |
| Consumers can now obtain the Credit Information Reports (CIRs) from CIBIL directly, writes R.P.Deshpande |
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Learning from Durban on water supply and sanitation (08 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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Putting people at the centre (08 November 12:00) |
| A seminar in Kochi sees experts speak out against the top-down planning approach. |
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Pesty intruders are a pain for sure (08 November 12:00) |
| If you are not strict in dealing with these unwelcome guests, they will invade your peace and privacy with lightning speed, says V. Geetanath |
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Virtual realty a booming market in online sales (08 November 12:00) |
| Builders use websites mostly to target non-resident Keralites abroad or in other States. |
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Piped gas system catching on in Coimbatore apartments (01 November 12:00) |
| Improvised systems are in place now with increasing demand, writes M. SOUNDARIYA PREETHA |
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RBI directive a breather for buyers (01 November 12:00) |
| The recently announced credit policy of RBI has not made any changes to the interest rates and the home buyers, at least for the time being, could heave a sigh of relief. But the decision ... |
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A moat against dangers to heritage character (01 November 12:00) |
| In traditional planning concepts, a city is built around a core area. The architectural character of the core provides a strong visual and emotional focus, helping to define the identity of ... |
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Township projects back in vogue in Kozhikode (01 November 12:00) |
| With the property market recovering, builders are focussing on township projects. BIJU GOVIND looks at the market scene. |
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Decline in groundwater level (01 November 12:00) |
| The onset of northeast monsoon has raised hopes among the city residents who are concerned over the receding groundwater level. Hydrogeologists in the city said there has been a slight decli... |
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Awareness improves lightning protection systems (25 October 12:00) |
| These are used to minimise damage to structures, writes M. Soundariya Preetha |
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Will the changing dynamics help borrowers (25 October 12:00) |
| At a time when Indian households have been forced to cough up more for their monthly living needs, the Reserve Bank seems to have come to their aid. Last week, the Central Bank, for the fi... |
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Excon 2009 to be held from Nov 25 (25 October 12:00) |
| Confederation of India Industry will organise Excon 2009, a construction equipment exhibition, in Bangalore from November 25 to 29. According to a release,the event will be held in associat... |
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Keep a healthy garden look for weeds (25 October 12:00) |
| Spotting weeds should be done in the early stages of their growth lest it becomes cumbersome to remove them later |
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Capital Gain Tax and the rights of an assessee (25 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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Panel on road safety (25 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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Plumbing education gets a boost (17 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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Green plumbers in India soon (17 October 12:00) |
| The Indian Plumbing Association and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials will organise programmes for plumbers on water and energy conservation. Sudhakaran Nair... |
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Settlement can be made for religious or charitable purpose also (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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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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Good turnout for Living Spaces (17 October 12:00) |
| Living Spaces Property Fair 2009, spread between October 9 and 12, attracted a fair to large turnout. A good proportion of the turnout was in the age group of 25-35 who had come with their p... |
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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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Protect the gadgets (11 October 12:00) |
| With increasing use of electronic gadgets for domestic use, several residences now install Surge Protection Devices (SPD). Electrical Energy Solutions and Analysis Private Limited (EESA) o... |
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EMS scheme to redraw the concept of affordable housing in Kerala (11 October 12:00) |
| The Kozhikode Corporation has embarked on an ambitious housing programme envisaged by the State government under the EMS Housing Scheme. At least 2,000 families in 55 wards in the city are e... |
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Design Corner (11 October 12:00) |
| Wonder what it is, a flower or a cushion or a toy? It is a furniture - a seating made of velvet or microfiber. A number of small triangular pieces of stuffed cushions are linked together wit... |
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A complete green rating code in place now (11 October 12:00) |
| GRIHA has not only taken from LEED but also added more, writes Anupama Mohanram |
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A word of caution (11 October 12:00) |
| It is not uncommon for property owners living in other cities or countries to give power of attorney to an individual to sell the property. Similarly, property owners who want to sell their ... |
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Change in buyer sentiment (11 October 12:00) |
| A non-resident Indian couple visiting some of the properties in Kochi has encouraged by the offers coming through in their talks with various builders and real estate dealers. A young couple... |
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Development… focus shifting to south Chennai (11 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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Manjeera Diwali offer (11 October 12:00) |
| For those finalising on a property this Diwali, Manjeera Group has come out with a ‘dhamaka’ offer. Coinciding with the festivities and also with its silver jubilee celebrations, the gro... |
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Real estate network enters Kochi (11 October 12:00) |
| It is perhaps an indication of some market momentum that a real estate franchising network, ReMax India, has entered Kochi. ReMax says a study conducted by it shows that the property trend... |
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It is worth harvesting rain (11 October 12:00) |
| In a building on the city’s outskirts, close to seven lakh litres of rainwater is obtained from the roof and 20 to 30 lakh litres from the site area Rainwater harvesting has now been legis... |
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To protect buyers (04 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 (04 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 |
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MARG ProperTies launched (04 October 12:00) |
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Admission begins for construction-related courses (04 October 12:00) |
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Royal art and ethnic decor (04 October 12:00) |
| Media awareness and workshops have helped in increasing the curiosity and market for the Tanjore and Mysore schools of paintings |
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Does sale of auctioned property require registration (04 October 12:00) |
| And should stamp duty be paid?, finds out C.H.Gopinatha Rao |
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