Home Buying
Parents are helping their kids buy homes these days. How to do it the right way.
Plan for problems. You don’t want a situation where you would have to foreclose on your child to get your money back.
4 min read19 Jul 202620x rule explained: Simple property price test to decide if renting or buying a home is smarter
The 20x rule helps homebuyers compare property prices to rental values before deciding whether to buy or rent. Here's how the price‑to‑rent ratio works, its benefits and limitations and how EMIs, appreciation and personal finances shape smarter housing choices.
2 min read10 Jul 2026Buying your first home in 2026? Experts share key financial and market tips
Buying your first home in 2026 demands smart financial planning, professional guidance, awareness of home loan rates, hidden costs and location value to ensure long-term stability and confident property investment decisions.
4 min read22 Apr 2026Save big on tax by using your capital gains to buy a house. Here's all you need to know.
Mint explains the intricacies of sections 54 and 54F of the Income Tax Act and how they can help cut your tax bill.
7 min read29 Oct 2025Active ageing: How thoughtful design can promote senior wellbeing
According to a study by the WHO, seniors in age-supportive environments reported higher physical health scores and better mental resilience. With 20 percent of India projected to turn 60 by 2050, it’s time we invested in design empathy
4 min read12 Jul 2025Remote work is tanking home prices in the heart of London
The British capital city’s historic financial district is showing no sign of rebounding any time soon.
8 min read1 Jan 2025Meet the couples putting mortgages before marriage
Unmarried home buyers say they are giving priority to a financial foundation over a legal one.
5 min read24 Nov 2024So you’re looking to buy a new home. Should you think like SRK or Warren Buffett?
Shah Rukh Khan once told a fellow actor he should buy a home that’s slightly beyond his reach as it would make him work harder. The world’s richest investor, meanwhile, has famously lived in the same house since 1958.
7 min read15 Oct 2024These millionaires can afford their dream home. They’re renting instead.
While still relatively small in number, millionaire renters in the U.S. are on the rise, a reflection of how the calculus around homeownership has changed for even the wealthiest in the U.S.
5 min read16 Sep 2024Buying a second home? Here is a step-by-step guide
Owning a second home in India offers financial gains and personal fulfilment. Research shows a growing demand for holiday homes, with a total value of $1.394 billion in 2021. Consider factors like location, finances, and legalities before making the purchase for a smooth ownership experience.
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