What should Dubai residents know about new ‘flexi rent’ plan that will allow tenants to pay monthlyDubai is revolutionizing its rental system with the 'Flexi Rent' program, allowing tenants to pay rent in monthly, quarterly, or semi-annua...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Karnataka records 42% rainfall deficit, 826 villages face water shortageKarnataka faces a severe 42% rainfall deficit this year, leading to a significant drop in groundwater levels. As a result, 826 villages are...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
Vedanta sets up real estate arm to unlock value from surplus landVedanta Ltd is venturing into the real estate sector with the incorporation of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vedanta Property Platforms Ltd ...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
Quote of the day by father of economics Adam Smith: ‘Civil government, so far as it is instituted for the security of property, is in reality…’ – Warning about wealth, power, and societyAdam Smith, the father of modern economics, questioned who governments truly serve. While known for free markets, his writings reveal a dee...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Can me and my wife claim LTCG tax exemption on gains from residential property sold in 2025?ET Wealth Reader's Query: In 2025, I sold a residential property, which was purchased in 2008 in the joint names of my wife and I. However,...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Oman eases residency rules for foreign investors, expands family sponsorship eligibilityOman is boosting its appeal to foreign investors and property buyers with significant reforms to its residency laws. New "Owner Visas" simp...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
An investment Dia Mirza made at age of 19 has turned into a goldmine. Actress shares her property and mutual fund mantra: 'Don't buy when the market is...'Actor and environmental activist Dia Mirza's Pali Hill apartment in Mumbai is more than just a celebrity residence. Purchased when she was ...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
Wife refused to leave sister-in-law’s house after husband moved out; Delhi HC orders her evictionA Delhi High Court ruling has affirmed a woman's eviction from her sister-in-law's inherited property. The court stated that once a husband...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Not a Rs 1.2 crore flat in Mumbai. He spent Rs 63 lakh building a house on family land. Was it the smarter move?Ankit Pandey ignited a debate by opting to build a Rs 1 crore house on family land over a Rs 1.2 crore Mumbai flat. He argues that owning a...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Maharashtra’s leasehold land record overhaul to tighten realty deals scrutinyMaharashtra has ordered that all government leasehold lands be recorded in revenue records with the state government as the sole occupant, ...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.34 PM IST
Tenant wins tax relief on Rs 38.62 lakh sale of landlord’s property, received for surrendering tenancy rights; know why ITAT Mumbai ruled in his favourA Mumbai tenant received tax relief after selling a property he obtained for surrendering his tenancy rights. The Income Tax Appellate Trib...
20 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Institutional ownership narrows office supply as outright demand holds upIndia’s office real estate market is shifting towards a leasing-led model, with developers, REITs and institutional investors increasingly ...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
Home loan insurance: Protecting the dream home without paying more than you need toHome loan insurance is emerging as an important financial safeguard for Indian homebuyers, helping families manage outstanding loan liabili...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
Rs 1 crore home today or Rs 1 crore portfolio later? 32-year-old weighs his financial options for long term wealth buildingA 32-year-old professional earning ₹2 lakh per month sparked a debate on Reddit after asking whether he should buy a ₹1 crore flat through ...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
Property Astrology: Planning to Buy a Home? Here's What Your Birth Chart Says About Property OwnershipAstrology offers insights into property ownership, with the Fourth House representing home and security. Planetary influences like the Moon...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
'I didn't do anything bad': California Amazon delivery driver caught taking family cat off their doorstep, loses jobA Bakersfield Amazon delivery driver lost his job after being filmed taking a cat. Joshua Gonzalez claims the animal was his own missing pe...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
Central Bank of India ordered to pay Rs 2.5 lakh compensation to customer for losing original property papersA consumer commission held the Central Bank of India liable for losing a land title deed deposited as collateral for an agricultural loan. ...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.23 PM IST