Guides & Insights

Property guides for Indian buyers, renters & NRIs

In-depth guides on buying, renting, investing, and navigating the Indian real estate market.

locality

Living in Marathahalli, Bangalore: Locality IQ Guide 2026

Connectivity, rent trends, safety, schools and lifestyle for Marathahalli — one of Bangalore's most sought-after IT-corridor neighbourhoods.

locality

Living in Gachibowli, Hyderabad: Locality IQ Guide 2026

Prices, rent, ORR connectivity, schools and lifestyle for Gachibowli — Hyderabad's premier IT and financial-district neighbourhood.

locality

Living in Tambaram, Chennai: Locality IQ Guide 2026

Rail connectivity, GST Road corridor, prices, schools and lifestyle for Tambaram — Chennai's fastest-growing southern suburb.

legal

Joint Development Agreement (JDA) in Indian Real Estate: Owner & Builder Guide

What a Joint Development Agreement is, how area-sharing and revenue-sharing JDAs work, key clauses to negotiate, RERA and tax angles, red flags and a pre-signing checklist for Indian landowners and builders.

Buying

How to Buy Property in India: Complete 2026 Guide

A step-by-step walkthrough for first-time buyers in India — from shortlisting and legal checks to home loan, registration, and possession.

Rental

Rental Agreement in India: The 12-Point Checklist

What to verify before you sign a rental agreement — security deposit, notice period, maintenance, and registration rules.

Investment

Real Estate Investment in India: A Beginner's Playbook

How to evaluate rental yield, capital appreciation, and risk across residential, commercial, and plotted investments.

NRI

NRI Property Investment in India: Tax, FEMA, and Repatriation

Everything an NRI needs to know before buying, selling, or renting out property in India — including TDS, FEMA, and capital gains rules.

Market Trends

India Real Estate Market Trends 2026

Price growth, absorption, unsold inventory, and the cities to watch in 2026.

City Comparison

Bangalore vs Hyderabad: Where Should You Buy in 2026?

A side-by-side comparison of prices, rental yields, infrastructure, commute, and lifestyle across India's two biggest tech hubs.