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Low-flying aircraft damages another house near Kochi airport; CIAL explores compensation, DGCA seeks reportA house near Cochin International Airport suffered damage from a low-flying aircraft. This marks the third such incident in a year. Cochin ...
For 13 years a builder failed to redevelop a 70-year-old housing society so a new builder was appointed, the old builder objected, but HC favored residentsThe Bombay High Court has backed housing society members in a redevelopment dispute. A builder delayed a project for 13 years, prompting th...
Parking space dispute: What national building code says & what you can doHomeowners facing inadequate parking spaces from builders have recourse beyond RERA, which doesn't mandate specific parking dimensions. Whi...
How can California residents get up to $10,000 from Comcast, Krispy Kreme, Tinder, Trader Joe’s, Hyundai, Kia and more in settlements? Deadline, eligibility and process explainedCalifornia settlement payouts 2026: Californians can now claim compensation from numerous class action settlements, covering data breaches,...
Why Opening Windows at the Wrong Time Can Trap Heat InsideOpening windows on hot days can trap heat, making homes warmer and more uncomfortable. Research shows that hot air enters homes through ope...
Bought a flat but parking too small and far away? Homebuyer filed case but lost in RERA; here’s whyA homeowner's plea for a better parking spot was dismissed by Punjab RERA. The complainant argued his allotted space was too small and far ...
RERA relief: Interest for delayed flats can be recovered as land revenue arrearsHomebuyers can now recover interest for delayed property possession from builders as "Arrears of Land Revenue" under RERA. This classificat...
Got more carpet area after property redevelopment? No income tax on extra carpet area if it meets a key conditionHomeowners can avoid income tax on additional carpet area received through property redevelopment. This is possible under Section 54 of the...
You can receive stimulus payment between $300 and $1,500 in September 2025 on meeting these conditions. Check detailsNew York's STAR program, backed by a $2.2 billion budget, offers property tax relief to eligible homeowners through credits and exemptions....
IRS confirms new $1,400 payment for millions in US: Check eligibility and how much money you will receiveNew York is disbursing STAR program stimulus payments, offering homeowners up to $1,500 in school tax relief. Governor Hochul's initiative,...
Even RERA won’t help if you commit these 6 mistakes while buying a propertyRERA safeguards homebuyers against real estate developer malpractices, but its effectiveness hinges largely on buyer diligence. RERA may no...
Bombay High Court gives GST relief to homeowners: No GST on re-development by homeowners through builder under these termsReal estate: The Bombay High Court has ruled that no GST can be levied in a joint development agreement (JDA) where the landowner/homeowner...
From Sun to Storage: How batteries are powering the shift to renewable energyAdvancements in PV technology have made solar panels more efficient and affordable, boosting India's transition to renewable energy. Solar ...
What a home insurance policy will not coverA home insurance policy will not pay in certain situations. Know about the exclusions of such plans.
Chintels Paradiso building collapse: SC to hear resident's plea on November 21The society's resident welfare association (RWA) on Monday said in the interim appeal, the residents have also sought a stay on the Gurugra...
Homebuyers, banks on the same sideRera and Sarfaesi must be interpreted consistently to protect the interest of homeowners and ensure banks recover their dues from defaultin...
China's Tianjin blasts-hit residents reject government compensationThe August 12 blasts, in which 163 people were killed, affected 17,000 houses, with the Haigangcheng and Qihang communities suffering the m...
Do you need home insurance?How home insurance bails you out in case of theft or accident.
US mortgage firms may agree on $10 billion settlementThe penalties would supplant a system allowing borrowers who lost homes in 2009 and 2010 to seek compensation after foreclosure reviews.
- Morgan Stanley to pay $102 mn for settling loan probe
Morgan Stanley has agreed to pay $ 102 million to settle a suit filed by the state of Massachusetts, charging that it had provided financin...