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With hopes of continuity (23 May 12:00) |
| Market sentiments have been up since the election results came out. K.A. MARTIN checks out the scene. |
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The nostalgic old opens out to the new (23 May 12:00) |
| A Baker-model extension lends charm and utility to a Kerala style home. |
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Genuine homebuyers back in the reckoning? (17 January 12:00) |
| The property market is witnessing changes triggered by recent economic developments. SHYAMA RAJAGOPAL outlines the situation which seems to be favouring genuine buyers these days. |
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Choose the right property (17 January 12:00) |
| The correction in property market may be pushing many to think of investing at current levels, but do not rush. |
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Demand for trained labour up (17 January 12:00) |
| With public organisations and urban infrastructure and housing projects insisting on at least five per cent of workers being certified to bid for their projects, the construction industry in... |
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Incentives likely for the real estate sector (17 January 12:00) |
| Plan panel to rebuild confidence in the Indian economy |
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Utilise wastewater from basement sumps (17 January 12:00) |
| Emptying water accumulated in the sump into the storm-water drain is a good flood-control measure but a waste of water. |
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Housing loans to employees in IT and software companies (17 January 12:00) |
| The Satyam fiasco has focussed on a new threat to growth in the housing segment. Banks and financial institutions are cautious while handling requests for home loans from employees in the in... |
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Go for hardy varieties (17 January 12:00) |
| Do you want a garden and not the toil it involves? Well, go for the right soil and plant varieties. |
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Marble remains the best flooring option (17 January 12:00) |
| Marble still remains a favourite for its rich look |
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Build firm foundations suitable for the soil type (17 January 12:00) |
| The most important part of construction is building the foundation. |
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Zest and movement in one go (17 January 12:00) |
| Australian casuarina has needle-like leaves streaking angularly upwards. |
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Winning customers with quality (17 January 12:00) |
| Builders are confident that reluctant buyers can be made to invest with the promise of quality. |
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Invest rather than speculate (17 January 12:00) |
| While the real estate sector has traditionally been an investor’s domain with the finite nature of land yielding sure as well as hefty returns, lately, this segment has seen the entry of s... |
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Innovation and merit rewarded (17 January 12:00) |
| The second Indian Institute of Architects Kerala Chapter Awards 2008 for excellence in architecture were given away in Thiruvananthapuram recently. |
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Softening prices ease the burden somewhat (10 January 12:00) |
| The prices of some key building materials have started falling, but how far will it ease construction costs overall? K.A. MARTIN traces the extent of the decline in prices and tries to asse... |
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New technologies pervade homes (10 January 12:00) |
| Handling home appliances has become easier thanks to technology. |
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Setting the paces on a green building track (10 January 12:00) |
| Meticulous selection of plants and manicured lawns on the sidelines speak of the maximum use of space for vegetation. |
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Architectural marvel in nature’s lap (10 January 12:00) |
| The Indian Naval Academy at Ezhimala stands out for its unique architecture, which has minimised the impact of the huge campus on the natural environs. |
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It is safer to take professional help (10 January 12:00) |
| The laws governing property dealings are archaic and may not safeguard the interest of buyers. There is no regulatory authority for the real estate sector. Choosing a right bank or home fin... |
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A ‘green’ flooring option (10 January 12:00) |
| Known to be environment-friendly, bamboo flooring is slowly replacing other options such as hardwood |
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Stimulus packages set to change the scene (10 January 12:00) |
| And the real estate sector is in search of a further push. |
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Borrow now as rates decline (10 January 12:00) |
| Waiting may not help. Choose your pick from the basket of options. |
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The brighter side of latest lamps (10 January 12:00) |
| Energy-efficient outdoor lighting is catching on, given the energy crunch and rising costs. |
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Lower prices, new technology hold out promise of cheaper housing (10 January 12:00) |
| New and cheaper technology, fall in labour costs and a drop in the prices of cement and steel hold promise for the Indian housing sector in 2009. |
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Will affordability and quality hold the key in 2009? (03 January 12:00) |
| What will the year 2009 bode for the real estate sector? Will it come up with a new business model to beat the economic downturn? K. A. MARTIN tries to gauge the situation. |
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The case for pricing water correctly (03 January 12:00) |
| At first glance, it is obvious that water should be priced. The argument that water is nature’s gift and should be free no longer holds water. There is a cost involved in collecting water,... |
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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” in Bangalore. REBI claims that it i... |
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A garden with a pond is complete (03 January 12:00) |
| Waterbodies complementing the home garden will offer a diversified landscape and relief to the eye. |
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Wood offers an elegant and functional flooring option (03 January 12:00) |
| Elegant flooring makes a world of difference to the interiors of a house or office. Though the walls might catch the attention first, the eyes are sure to see where the feet are. There are... |
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Towards sustainable cities (03 January 12:00) |
| A new vision of sustainable urban development from Sweden may hold lessons for us. |
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Get into the groove (03 January 12:00) |
| These heat tolerant succulent plants are ideal for tropical conditions. |
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Will the New Year bring cheer? (03 January 12:00) |
| It is not easy for any Indian to forget 2008. |
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Freebies to add demand in the property market (03 January 12:00) |
| Customers should be sensible while evaluating the offers made by builders . |
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An IT corridor in the capital (03 January 12:00) |
| The Technopark has created the need for an IT corridor. |
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Realty sector in Kozhikode upbeat (03 January 12:00) |
| The sector grew in the range of 30 per cent to 40 per cent in 2008. |
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Property market going through a blip (27 December 12:00) |
| The number of property documents registered has shown only a marginal increase in the State this year. Industry watchers tell SHYAMA RAJAGOPAL that the market has the tenacity to bounce back... |
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The beach beckons in Kozhikode city (27 December 12:00) |
| Sea-facing flats have been a big hit with homebuyers. A look at how the Kozhikode beach is changing as builders make huge investments. |
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Vary the ambience with curtain linings (27 December 12:00) |
| Curtain lining lends grace and reduces heat and noise. |
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Watering plants efficiently (27 December 12:00) |
| Drip and sprinkler systems seem to be a good option for watering plants. |
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Emissions and buildings (27 December 12:00) |
| The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in its fourth assessment report states that the building sector has the largest potential for significantly reducing greenhouse gas emiss... |
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A complement to Japanese elegance (27 December 12:00) |
| Karuvulam Velli is planted in a small, rectangular, unglazed ceramic container and has a gnarled trunk. |
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Wait for dream homes (27 December 12:00) |
| Middle-class people and IT sector employees in Hyderabad adopt a wait-and-watch attitude before investing in property. |
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Property show sees a reviving market (27 December 12:00) |
| This time, more buyers came forward with genuine enquiries, the builders say. |
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Restoring vigour to the housing sector (27 December 12:00) |
| The lull in the property market may go, as various players erect a support system for the economy. |
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A limited environmental footprint (27 December 12:00) |
| It is the only hotel in the world that earns carbon credits. |
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Meet on building trends (27 December 12:00) |
| ‘Build Tech 2008’ will focus on the latest trends in construction technology. For professionals in the field of construction and civil engineering and laymen interested in new concepts i... |
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Stimulus package raises hopes in realty sector (20 December 12:00) |
| Will the recent cut in home loan interest rates and associated measures give a boost to the realty sector? K.A. MARTIN finds out what impact these measures may have on the property market. |
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Largesse in Andhra Pradesh (20 December 12:00) |
| The Andhra Pradesh government has drastically cut the registration charges of apartments with a plinth area up to 1,200 sq.ft for two years from January 1, 2009. This has been done with a ... |
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A ‘green face’ for Technopark (20 December 12:00) |
| Eight blocks of gleaming glass and steel standing tall amid lush green surroundings. This will be the defining feature of the third phase development of the Technopark campus here. Slated to... |
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