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The cost graph of residential properties
It is the steep rise in land rather than construction cost that has made housing unaffordable to many, writes C.H.GOPINATHA RAO


Moving towards 'change in architecture'
Chennai architects share views on the future developments with Hema Vijay People want more green space around them and so future projects will devote a lot of space for landscaping, writes HEMA VIJAY
FORUM
The tax implication of paying in cash
I am an NRI living abroad for 10 years. I am planning to buy some property in Chennai. It's about my concern here actually, the property owners normally will not show all the money which we give them in the registration papers, even if I am ...
GREEN VISTAS
Making rainwater harvesting a landscape feature
Where natural options are not present creation of an artificial lake will be a better option
RBI'S directive on Valuation of Properties
The RBI has recently issued a directive on property valuation. It has observed that different banks follow different policies for valuation of properties and appointment of valuers. As a result, the issue of correct and realistic valuation of ...
BOOK BUILDING
An insight into ancient architecture
According to Aristotle, "The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance." For those who embark on a journey to understand the inward significance of ancient artistic styles, which in outward ...
Emerging trends in interior design
A good number of homes now double up as offices, expanding their context. On the other hand, some prefer minimalism. So what has been happening on the home front this year and where it is heading ? HEMA VIJAY Finds out.
LEGAL CHAT
Transfer Of Property - A simple reference
You would have come across many topics relating to dealings in properties.
How secure are our scaffolds?
Metal scaffolding minimises the risks for construction workers dangling in the skies, finds out RANJANI GOVIND
In pursuit of foolproof maintenance
Maintenance includes performing routine cleaning, repairs and can be classified into three categories viz daily check, preventive maintenance and emergency maintenance, writes C.H.GOPINATHA RAO
Green Building- a necessity for sustainable growth
The building sector is the third largest consumer of energy only after industry and agriculture. Buildings have always been one of the most secure investments. Are they profitable and healthy places to live in and work? To make them so, we have ...
Chennai breathes easy on water front
The initiation of New Veeranam project has augmented city's water supply, writes K.LAKSHMI
Keep water conservation your priority
There are options to avoid wastage of water in bathrooms, writes K.S.SUBRAMANIAN
Boards that inform, instruct and caution
Signboards help citizens use roads better, and thus make city's thoroughfares safe for motorists, writes M. SOUNDARIYA PREETHA
For bonsai of the right shape
Bonsai looks all cute and beautiful. But to nurse it, one has to be doubly careful. Shaping it to perfection and giving it the right slant is an art in itself
BUILING BLOCKS
Designing quake-resistant structures
Normally RCC based structure does well during disasters but defects in planning and execution makes it vulnerable
Past & Present
ACROSS TIME: A general view of the "Cooks Road Bridge" near Chintadripet in Chennai. ...
Guideline value - Tondiarpet

GUIDELINE VALUE - PALLIPAT

HOME LOAN RATES - FIXED

HOME LOAN RATES - FLOATING

Before you buy a flat
Check whether the promoter /power of attorney has a right to transfer the undivided shares of land. Verify whether the entire undivided shares of land have been transferred by the land owner/promoter/power of attorney to ...
Construction tips
For measuring sand and aggregate, a wooden/steel box with handles having a volume equal to one sack of cement will be most accurate and as well as convenient to use. Where mixing is done manually, without using a power-driven mixture it ...



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