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Look for hidden costs in purchase of flats
A buyer must have a clear picture of additional costs involved , writes C.H.Gopinatha Rao


Franchising yet to be tested
Though franchising remains a new concept in India, it is likely to see a huge spurt in the coming years, given the growth path of the real estate industry
FORUM
How to dispose of a property?
I need your advice on the following matter: We have a property (a flat in a housing complex) in Chennai, it is in the name of my father and mother.

My father passed away a few years ago. I have two brothers, one elder and one younger, I ...


One is company, two is a crowd
Youngsters in the city are heading for one-bedroom condominiums of late. Owing to budgetary constraints, that is a more viable option than staying in a two-bedroom condo or hostel or as a paying guest (PG). As a result, smaller real estate ...
CONVERSATION
A critical area but ignored
Plumbing is a critical but neglected area in the country
Newscan
A FurNEWSniture Exhibition is organised by Artisans Welfare Trust is currently on. The hand-crafted section includes furniture from all over India made by rural artisans of different states while hand-crafted and modern furniture comes from ...
Cosy corner to curl up
There’s nothing as heavenly as cuddling up on a cushion in the confines of a room with a book in hand and forget the rest of the world, writes DVL Padma Priya
Now you can supply power to the grid
Houses in a complex in Kolkata will feed solar power generated by them in excess of their needs to the grid and get paid for it
The well diggers are back
RWH has given a new lease of life to a dying skill
Designing gardens scientifically
A garden is a communication between the landscape and the building. T. NANDAKUMAR finds out that the features of a garden can be selected to suit individual tastes.
How green are the ‘green’ homes
The Indian Green Building Council has come up with a new Green Homes Rating System.
Read the small print
While looking for easy loans, we face ‘not-so-easy’ issues
Treat your hands to luxury
Wash basin is after all a wash basin. Banish the thought. From a mere utility item, it has metamorphosed into a show piece and the range that is available in the market is just amazing.

Have a look at the range that is on offer at Home ...


Water on tap, with tank
Availability of water often turns out to be the deciding factor when closing deals for residential land. Construction companies selling flats with round-the-clock water supply use that as a selling point.

Water supply has become a problem ...


A celebration of colour
The flash of green catches the eye first, says Hema Vijay
Construction tips

* Ferro cement walls are weather proof but a coating of quality paint can make it durable.

* Cracks in cement can be sealed with a coating of watery cement solution after wetting the surface.

* Edge thickness of minimum 150mm for ...


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