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Dawn of a new year of real(i)ty (17 January 12:00) |
| The slowdown notwithstanding, local controversies call for price correction if properties need a market, writes Swathi.V |
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Independent Home (17 January 12:00) |
| The idea of owning an independent home where one can adjust everything to his/her needs is good. However, an average monthly earner cannot afford to buy such shelter either in gated communit... |
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This house is a treasure trove of artefacts (17 January 12:00) |
| Picture perfect is the best way to describe the ‘diwan khana’ of Nawab Mir Ahtram Ali Khan, writes J.S. Ifthekhar |
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Choose the right property (17 January 12:00) |
| The correction in property market might be pushing many to think of investing at current levels, but don’t rush, warns SRIKALA BHASHYAM |
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Pamper yourself with a designer bath (17 January 12:00) |
| Gone are the days when a bathroom was a small, dark room in a house that not only was the least expensive portion of any house but also the most avoided. With changing tastes and preferences... |
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A mixed year for cement industry (17 January 12:00) |
| Though there is a fall in construction in realty sector, the ongoing projects have come as a blessing to the industry. |
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Can Fin slashes rates (17 January 12:00) |
| Can Fin Homes Limited (CFHL) has effected a reduction in their interest rates on existing individual variable rate housing loans to 10.75 per cent with immediate effect. The rates for all fr... |
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Tackling unauthorised constructions (17 January 12:00) |
| Amending the Act is only part of the problem, effective enforcement and compliance are equally important, writes A.SRIVATHSAN |
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Eight is not a crowd here (17 January 12:00) |
| Dining in style with a spacious glass-topped table offering the best spread is a luxury |
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Strange bedfellows (17 January 12:00) |
| Redressal panel clarifies that developers and land owners are not business partners despite similarities, writes K. Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy |
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Know your sump better (17 January 12:00) |
| A good oil and grease trap before the wastewater sump tank ensures reasonably clean water collection |
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Insulate, ensure and enjoy the bliss (17 January 12:00) |
| Do you want a garden and not the toil it ensues? Well, go for the right soil, plant varieties, writes Swathi.V |
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Rajiv Swagruha units offer best facilities (17 January 12:00) |
| The model units are open to sky with good lighting, ventilation, green building norms and ‘vaastu’ principles |
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Invest rather than speculate (17 January 12:00) |
| While genuine demand as well as investment did dampen because of the global scenario, the level of unsold stocks would have been at more reasonable levels if the speculative content had been... |
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Marble remains best flooring option (17 January 12:00) |
| Marble and Indian architecture are intrinsically linked with the former being one of the preferred construction materials for building tombs, temples and palaces. What was once considered as... |
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Future technologies invade homes (10 January 12:00) |
| Handling home appliances has become easier, thanks to technology that has found its way into electronics right from television sets to toilet seats, says ABHIJIT DEV KUMAR |
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Platinum rated building (10 January 12:00) |
| Patni Knowledge Centre is the second largest platinum-rated building in the world and the largest platinum-rated building outside the United States Patni Computer Systems has been awarded ... |
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Prices should come down (10 January 12:00) |
| The present crisis in the real estate seem to have roots in the way the hype was generated and sustained by the developers all these days. There was no reason for the prices to have gone up ... |
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Loan rates dipping…plan right now (10 January 12:00) |
| Do not wait any more, borrow from the best option available now advises SRIKALA BHASHYAM |
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Second package for real estate? (10 January 12:00) |
| Sickness in the real estate sector needs to be treated, says K. SUKUMARAN |
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A case of default in instalment (10 January 12:00) |
| Without prior notice, terminating membership from a scheme and forfeiture of the member’s amounts is unjust and it’s penal in nature, commented the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Comm... |
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Fit for a ‘king’ (10 January 12:00) |
| It is a king size bed. And extremely appealing and offers royal comfort too. Tivoli Bedroom Set is the latest offering at Home Centre and the king size bed comes as a package complete with... |
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A ‘green-flooring’ option (10 January 12:00) |
| Known to be environmentally feasible, bamboo flooring is slowly replacing other options such as hardwood |
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It’s not just any other edifice (10 January 12:00) |
| The residence of Geeta Karan, principal of Geetanjali Schools, defies the principle of symmetry and is a challenge to any architect, says SWATHI.V |
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Home away from home (10 January 12:00) |
| Temporary accommodation with a feel of the home. That’s how Ivorysands which operates serviced apartments in the city promotes itself. It was the idea of four young entrepreneurs who h... |
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Real estate market bore the brunt of slowdown in 2008 (03 January 12:00) |
| High interest rates, economic slowdown and liquidity crunch cooled off the overheated realty sector necessitating cost-cutting |
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Simple and as lively as the owner (03 January 12:00) |
| Television anchor Shilpa Chakraborty’s apartment personifies elegance, says Yogendra Kalavalapalli |
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A towering venture (03 January 12:00) |
| Aparna Constructions has come up with first batch of apartments having 14 towers with 20 floors each |
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REBI launches "Property Guru" (03 January 12:00) |
| Real Estate Bank India (REBI), India’s largest network of property outlets with a global as well as a pan- Indian presence, launched “Property Guru” . REBI claims that it is India’... |
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Lighting solutions under one roof (03 January 12:00) |
| Over the years, lamps and chandeliers have become a major decorative category and represent a transition. With the growing emphasis on interior decoration, lamps and chandeliers are the most... |
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Genuine or just an eyewash? (03 January 12:00) |
| Even as the New Year begins on a lukewarm note for the construction sector, it’s the aggressive schemes that may still try to lure the elusive buyer, feels NANDHINI SUNDAR |
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Developer asked to pay monthly rent to flat owner (03 January 12:00) |
| In a recent verdict, the Andhra Pradesh State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (APSCRDC) ordered a developer to refund the monthly rent to flat owner, as the former refused to hand ove... |
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Private trust can be formed through a Will (03 January 12:00) |
| Broadly, private trusts can be divided into three categories i.e., oral, normal and discretionary |
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A garden with a pond is complete (03 January 12:00) |
| Apart from nurturing plants, water bodies complementing the home garden will offer a diversified landscape and relief to the eye, says Swathi. V |
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Sewing Machine (03 January 12:00) |
| Singer Merritt hand sewing machine provided with original accessories, sparingly used in excellent working condition (Rs.1,450), Sony Trinitron colour TV 20 inches with remote control, Made ... |
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Wed your floors with wood (03 January 12:00) |
| Wooden flooring is fast catching up as it not only gives your room a distinct look but also reduces retention of dust, says D.V. L Padma Priya |
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Hoping for the best (03 January 12:00) |
| For real estate, the year 2008 started with a touch of luxury but closed on a rather ponderous note. “The new year is however going to be good for those with a conservative and realistic o... |
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Can the poor afford? (03 January 12:00) |
| Till a few months back there was a boom in the real estate. It was the era for the rich. Many townships came up with projects and the cost a customer had to pay to acquire a small piece of l... |
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Dream homes still in distant vision (27 December 12:00) |
| The middle-classes and savvy IT staff adopt a wait-and-watch attitude, while the lower-income group looks up to government for housing, say Abhijit Dev Kumar, D.V.L. Padmapriya, T. Lalith S... |
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Let your home speak for you (27 December 12:00) |
| Moulded meticulously to fall in line with the owner-designer’s persona, ‘Kumuda Nilay’ is indeed breath-taking, says J.S. Ifthekhar |
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Holistic is the name of the game here (27 December 12:00) |
| Located at Shamirpet, this resort, one of its kind, is all set to ring in the New Year, writes S. Sandeep Kumar |
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The icing on the cake (27 December 12:00) |
| HMDA in its first meeting reviewed the issue of developmental charges and decided to reduce it by 75 per cent, writes T. Lalith Singh |
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Build up evidence base in your own interest (27 December 12:00) |
| Thorough filing of case with all legal documents intact will be beneficial, says K. Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy |
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Home loan @ 6.5 p.c. interest? (27 December 12:00) |
| Whip out your calculator and work out some smart calculations |
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Shamirpet is the new hot spot (27 December 12:00) |
| A lot of residential and commercial projects are changing the landscape in and around the desired destination |
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Manning a mechanised farm (27 December 12:00) |
| Drip and sprinkler systems seem to be popular options for irrigation with drought and natural calamities rising by the day, says Swathi.V |
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Love’s labour lost (27 December 12:00) |
| Welfare measures for construction workers continue to remain a pipe dream, writes M. Sai Gopal |
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Behind the curtains (27 December 12:00) |
| Curtain lining lends grace and fall to the fabric as well as filters extreme temperatures and noise, writes Yogendra Kalavalapalli |
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Gleam and glamour win the race (27 December 12:00) |
| Granite and marble flooring are passé, vitrified tiles are ruling the roost now, says D.V.L. Padma Priya |
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The pitfalls of a myopic vision (20 December 12:00) |
| A technical assessment of the structures’ capacity to hold more floors in case of vertical expansion is a must, says T.Lalith Singh |
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