India real estate

Real estate query: Leasehold vs Freehold Property – What’s the difference and which is more beneficial?

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Real estate query: Leasehold vs Freehold Property – What’s the difference and which is more beneficial?

In India, freehold and leasehold properties represent distinct ownership models. Freehold properties grant complete ownership of the land and structures, providing owners with full control and autonomy. On the other hand, leasehold properties involve renting the property for a specific duration, resulting in limited ownership rights and reduced maintenance obligations. A leasehold property is essentially … Read more

Real Estate: India ranks 5th in cross border investments in Asia Pacific region with $3 bn funds

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Real Estate: India ranks 5th in cross border investments in Asia Pacific region with bn funds

A recent report has stated that India is at 5th position in cross-border real estate investments in the APAC region, attracting 9% of the total volume of investment within the region in the first half of 2024. The Knight Frank’s report, Asia Pacific Horizon, Look Beyond the Norms, noted that the total cross-border investments in … Read more

Indian homes and resorts built around trees

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Indian homes and resorts built around trees

As a child, I remember a tall, stately coconut tree in my home’s backyard. The almost 20-year-old tree was preserved by building around it. Sadly, a decade or so later, it had to be cut down as its roots had grown into the structure’s foundation and had damaged the flooring.  For years, the practice of … Read more