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Woking council apologises after body lay in flat for three years
Zac Sherratt BBC News, South East Hudgell Solicitors Laura Winham was found dead at her flat in Woking in May 2021 A council has apologised after one of its tenants lay dead in her Surrey flat for more than three years. Laura Winham, 41, was found dead in her flat in Woking by her mother … Read more
DDA Flat Scheme: डीडीए ने 4 घंटे में बेचे 1100 फ्लैट, पहले आओ पहले पाओ स्कीम रही कामयाब
दिल्ली विकास प्राधिकरण हाउसिंग यानी डीडीए (DDA) की साल 2024 के लिए ‘सस्ता घर’ व ‘मध्यम वर्गीय आवासीय योजना’ को बुकिंग के पहले दिन खरीदारों का जबर्दस्त रिस्पांस मिला है. लोग किस कदर डीडीए की इस स्कीम पर फिदा हैं, इसका अंदाजा पहले दिन की बिक्री के आंकड़े देखकर आसानी से लगाया जा सकता है. … Read more
Four of family, all senior citizens, found dead at Surat flat
An elderly man and three women, all senior citizens, were found dead in a flat in Surat’s Jahangirpura area on Saturday. Prima facie, they died due to asphyxiation as the police found the gas-powered geyser running inside the flat. But the exact cause of death is yet to be ascertained. Initially, police also suspected food … Read more
Sensex, Nifty open flat in early trade; TCS, Adani Ports gain
Benchmark stock market indices traded flat after opening higher on Monday due to cautious sentiments among Dalal Street investors. The S&P BSE Sensex was up 51.82 points at 75,462.21 at 10:19 am, while the NSE Nifty50 fell 5.30 points to trade at 22,951.80. Most of the broader market indices were also trading in negative territory … Read more
Will home buying affordability rise to a three-year high in 2024? Here's what experts say
In the ever-changing landscape of real estate, the potential for acquiring a home may reach a better level, compared with the last three years, by 2024. Looking at market dynamics, price, affordability, and economic indicators, analysts say the prospect of homeownership appears increasingly within reach for many in the coming year. Let us further explore … Read more
Middle-class individuals can leverage PM Awas Yojana to buy their dream home, says Gaurav Mavi of BOP Group
Before buying a home, understanding the debt ratio is crucial. It helps prospective buyers gauge their financial capacity to manage both home loan equated monthly instalments (EMIs) and living expenses. Gaurav Mavi, Co-founder of BOP Group, talks to Navneet Dubey of BT Money Today about the growing real estate market in the Delhi-NCR region and how homebuyers … Read more
What are the best places to buy property in 2024? G. Hari Babu of NAREDCO says luxury property will continue to be demand in 2024
In 2023, the real estate sector in India experienced a remarkable surge in demand for premium and luxury properties, especially in metropolitan areas, reflecting the evolving preference for more spacious homes. G. Hari Babu, National President of the National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO), an industry association for real estate in India, discusses with Teena … Read more
I own two properties. One occupied by my parents, the other under construction. Can I claim income tax benefits on home loans taken for both?
I own an apartment in Chennai for which I have a home loan and where my parents are staying. I claim tax benefits in respect of this home loan. In August 2021, I booked an under-construction apartment in Mumbai that will be ready by June 2024. I have also taken a home loan for this … Read more
Hong Kong 'patriots only' election falls flat with record low turnout
A man walks past signs for candidates during the district council election in Hong Kong on December 10, 2023. | Photo Credit: AFP A “patriots only” district election in Hong Kong that barred opposition democrats from the ballot sheet amid a national security squeeze had a record low voter turnout of 27.5% as many voters spurned what was seen as … Read more