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Making sense of the higher interest rate regime (05 July 12:00) |
| What do the new interest rate regimes, propelled by the worsening economic situation, signal for the real estate markets? K.A. MARTIN looks at the scene. |
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Curves are closer to nature (05 July 12:00) |
| Everything in nature is curved. Straight lines are the effect of civilisation. |
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Transparency up in real estate (05 July 12:00) |
| The Indian real estate sector has been making strides in terms of better transparency, according to a global index. |
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About property management (05 July 12:00) |
| There is a lot more to retail property administration than just housekeeping. |
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Art of adorning windows (05 July 12:00) |
| A variety of accessories are available in the market. |
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Eco-friendly homes catching on (05 July 12:00) |
| With people becoming eco-conscious, demand for eco-friendly homes is on the rise. |
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Land deals drop as rules get stringent (28 June 12:00) |
| The land mafia in the region has been reined in to a considerable extent, writes SHYAMA RAJAGOPAL |
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Let there be brighter light (28 June 12:00) |
| Gone are the days when people refused to look beyond locally made lighting devices. Imported systems are catching the fancy of many. |
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Developers in India, China offering plum property deals (28 June 12:00) |
| Developers in China and India are starting to offer sweeter deals to foreign investors as they struggle to raise funds through IPOs, according to Citi Property Investors, which is raising it... |
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It’s raining realty projects (28 June 12:00) |
| Sensing Kochi’s growth potential, realtors have lined up a slew of housing and hospitality projects |
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Power-packed wind turbines (28 June 12:00) |
| They help you cut power bills and ease pressure on beleaguered grids in some areas |
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Realty sector in the throes of ‘growing up’ (28 June 12:00) |
| Construction industry has to develop core competencies like ‘matured’ industries |
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Desert’s children will bloom in your garden (28 June 12:00) |
| Enjoy the unique flowering pattern of cactus |
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Getting the right ambience (28 June 12:00) |
| From seating to space, a little planning should go into a comfortable workstation |
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Bulwark against quakes and other disasters (21 June 12:00) |
| The National Disaster Management Authority has drawn up a timetable for moving towards earthquake-resistant building codes and a modified techno-legal regime. K.A. MARTIN focusses on the pro... |
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The funnier side of building a house (21 June 12:00) |
| Building a house is a lifetime experience. Here are some hilarious freebies that accompany the effort. |
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Recycling grey water (21 June 12:00) |
| Every drop counts. This does not apply only to oil but to water as well. Harvesting and conserving water has become crucial as never before. After water harvesting in residences, it is time ... |
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How about a paved porch (21 June 12:00) |
| Pavement tiles come these days in a variety of hues, patterns and sizes. |
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A deep look at the property market (21 June 12:00) |
| Over 49,000 units of ‘stock’ under construction and 20 per cent of it (say, 10,000 units) unsold at present, with an underlying absorption rate of 40,000 units a year and a large pool of... |
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For a durable driveway (21 June 12:00) |
| Interlocking pavers are durable and resilient. |
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Style statements inside the house (21 June 12:00) |
| Genteel styles mirroring individual tastes get prominence in most homes these days. A peep inside. |
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Realty sector may pay high for carbon footprint (21 June 12:00) |
| The global property industry could pay a high price for moving too slowly to shrink its colossal carbon footprint, a report to a United Nations conference on the environment said on Wednesda... |
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Conversations with bricks (21 June 12:00) |
| A tête-À-tête with K. Jaisim, Chairman, Indian Institute of Architects, for his thoughts on how age-old bricks still work wonders in construction. |
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Roofs, rain and recycling (21 June 12:00) |
| The way to transform a city is to transform the way we design our roofs. |
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Building brand image brick by brick (14 June 12:00) |
| The fast-paced growth of the real estate sector and the rise of competition have led to the evolution of new strategies to reach out to buyers. SHYAMA RAJAGOPAL explores how advertising is l... |
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Touchstone comfort (14 June 12:00) |
| Sheer luxury at your feet with home automation. |
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Old wood for new homes (14 June 12:00) |
| Exquisite woodwork from dismantled ‘tharavads’ gets hawked at competitive prices. In these days of scarce and dear timber, these roadside collections are worth a look. |
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Get floored by the range (14 June 12:00) |
| Flooring not only lends beauty to your home but also bears most of the wear and tear. So, the selection of the type of flooring is a critical step while building your dream home. Strength, a... |
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Housing sector to slow down? (14 June 12:00) |
| The repo rate hike may lead to an increase in home-loan rates. This can mean that the housing sector will face a lull. |
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What to do with land for public purpose? (14 June 12:00) |
| The land reserved for public purpose in a layout cannot be for other use. |
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Creativity within confines of concrete homes (14 June 12:00) |
| The urban child has to look for unbridled freedom in its own room; so, make all out efforts to provide the best. |
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Notices and transfer of property (14 June 12:00) |
| On transaction relating to immovable property. |
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Bamboo beckons (14 June 12:00) |
| Can an ikebana arrangement be on the floor? Yes. |
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Counting use of borewell when fixing water tariff (14 June 12:00) |
| The fundamental duty of a water utility is communicating to citizens information on water and sanitation knowledge pertaining to the city. In Bangalore, since all connections are metered, th... |
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What makes a green building? (14 June 12:00) |
| Experts and consultants are now advocating an abundance of concepts that are green in nature for your buildings. |
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Garbage-handling gets a legal framework in Kochi (07 June 12:00) |
| Now that the solid-waste treatment plant at Brahmapuram is ready, the Kochi Corporation has introduced penal provisions to prevent mindless dumping of waste. K.S. SUDHI takes a look at the n... |
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Fire engineering for buildings (07 June 12:00) |
| Many people, directly or indirectly involved in the design, construction or management of buildings view compliance with safety regulations as an awkward problem to be overcome with minimum... |
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A sheath for your building (07 June 12:00) |
| Aluminium composite panels are being increasingly used to give a different look to buildings. |
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Using satellite to bring about clarity in land titles (07 June 12:00) |
| A new era in land mapping has its positive implications. A look at the possible transformation through technology. |
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Protect your home garden (07 June 12:00) |
| There are several eco-friendly ways to shield your plants from pests. |
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Fiercely guard your infrastructure (07 June 12:00) |
| Driving on the sheltered, tree-lined boulevard, Nanda Road in Jayanagar in Bangalore, this morning, I hoped once again in vain for the signal to turn red, so I can keep gaping at green parks... |
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COSTFORD plan for a dilapidated colony (07 June 12:00) |
| The Karimadom colony in the capital city is a collection of dingy shacks. Now, a new initiative is going to change all that. |
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Sand prices continue the upward spiral (31 May 12:00) |
| The scarcity of sand and its skyrocketing price have become a big headache to those planning to build houses and others involved in construction. K.A. MARTIN digs deeper to unravel the situa... |
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Anthuriums give the right balance (31 May 12:00) |
| Many possibilities are there with anthuriums. |
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Chic bathrooms help you relax (31 May 12:00) |
| Bathroom fittings come these days with a wide range of features from the ordinary to the luxurious — it is all a question of choice. |
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Airport to back real estate development (31 May 12:00) |
| Kozhikode-based property developers are waking up to the concept of serviced flats. |
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Sale deed for land under acquisition (31 May 12:00) |
| Imagine that you have paid an advance for a piece of land and signed a sale agreement. You are yet to pay the balance and during such time, the land has been acquired or notification for acq... |
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Go for minimalism in decor (31 May 12:00) |
| Be it the use of pastel hues or the fixation for simple uncluttered furniture, the Japanese have a lot to say. |
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Plinth area to be the basis for building tax (24 May 12:00) |
| A building tax assessment regime based on the plinth area is in the process of being implemented in Kerala. K.S. SUDHI presents an overview of it. |
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Reduce, reuse and recycle (24 May 12:00) |
| The pollution level is increasing every day. The number of vehicles has been steadily increasing. And the number of trees on either side of the roads has been reducing. Road widening and pro... |
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