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Beating the price rise, affordably
Affordable housing becomes an important requirement as real estate prices and construction costs increase steeply. K.A. MARTIN examines the concept of affordable housing in the context of the draft Kerala Housing and Habitat Policy.


These materials are a glass apart
In the contemporary world of design, the clarity and elegance of glass have added to the scope for aesthetic improvement as well as sheer functionality.
Getting to know the rods
Not much general attention is given to the quality aspect of steel, though it is an important part of most structures.
More than a living asset
The high property prices have taken the sheen out of rental incomes. Property owners have to get smart to boost their returns.
Keep your home spic and span
Housekeeping is a difficult job today. Gone are the days when grandmas did the job meticulously. Homemakers of today find such activities eating into their precious time. However, in the modern era household chores can be carried out scientifically.
Right filters for rooftop rainwater harvesting
One of the most frequently asked questions when rooftop rainwater is to be harvested is about filters. Where can I buy one? How much does it cost? How many filters do I need? Would they be easy to clean?

How often should I clean it? Should ...


New vistas in real estate
Real estate development in India is of comparatively recent origin. The first initiative came from the Government around the fourth quarter of the 20th century when housing and habitat policies have been evolved to provide adequate shelter to the ...
Cement licence to overseas producers
BIS, which has opened a special cell for cement to issue licences to foreign manufacturers, issues a license within two months if all the conditions are met by overseas producers.

Now, there are six ‘complete’ ...


HDFC launches Asset Plus Scheme
The country’s largest housing finance company, HDFC, has launched Asset Plus, a loan against property for resident Indians to meet unforeseen financial requirements.

With this product, property owners would have an option to free the ...



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