DREAM HOUSE
With the residential real estate market seeing a slump in demand of more than 40 per cent in certain pockets, developers across the country are trimming down apartment sizes in a bid to make it more affordable. Home loan rates have increased by more than 60 per cent over the past three years, which has led to a sharp fall in demand.
CNN-IBN finds out why and how Indians have become comfortable with paying their taxes.
The most important tip: don’t wait till July 31 to complete paperwork.
The great rush to file I-T returns begins as July 31 deadline draws near.
Many NRIs are now investing in property back home.
Home loan rates are up but there are alternative payment routes.
While 78 per cent of the households are aware of life insurance, only 24 per cent households own a life insurance policy.
Govt wants postal and rural life insurance schemes to bring better returns.
Builders say such schemes have helped push their sales up by five to 20 per cent.
Industry sources say several banks have developed cold feet.
Residential property prices have gone down by 15 to 20 pc across the country.
Builders say such schemes have helped push their sales up by five to 20 per cent.
Just 3 crore Indians pay taxes but their plea for fairness won’t be heard.
For daily-wage labourers, sound tax advice has created a strong safety net.
