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Real estate is synonymous to a lucrative investment avenue and hence building a strong real estate investment portfolio mentioning the impressive list of real estate assets will only direct towards a commendable financial growth. Follow these effective guidelines to maintain a strong real estate portfolio: 1.    Evaluate your finances Prior to all steps the first step an individual must do is to conduct a cost analysis after listing all the assets held by him to give an estimate of the budget you can allocate for property investment. Keep 25-30% aside to garner profits from investment. 2.    Property type Plan an appropriate strategy for investment in accordance to the property type so as to maximise output. Be it a vacant land, residential property or even commercial space, identify the core reason for investment from rental returns, tax benefits and capital appreciation. 3.    Assess location and property Conduct a thorough researc...

Real estate investment is the biggest financial decisions in life, be it your home or other property. Buying decisions are influenced by many factors like budget, home loan availability, loan interest rates, location and so on. From these, the key influencer is the reputation of the builder or the brand value of a developer which determines the success of the investment itself. Here are the key reasons why home buyers and investors look for builders with a strong brand image:   Credibility Choosing a property from a credible builder is always recommended as it assures you that there would not be any foul plays in the process of investment or property buying. Also, it ensures that there are no discrepancies in between purchase related proceedings. Expertise Reputed builders have built a strong brand image with their expertise and years of experience in the field of real estate. The properties and services they offer will never be of inferio...

Home decors can either make or break the total appeal of the living space. Therefore it is vital to ensure that thoughtful positioning and good interior design should be employed to make the space welcoming and visually appealing while reflecting a strong personality for the home. Here are the common décor disasters you should carefully check and avoid at homes: 1.    Imbalanced décor Home decors are always about balancing the right art or craft piece at the right place. Neither should it be too contrasting with the wall paint nor should its size and features look odd. Adding matching furniture set of the same color will accentuate the beauty of homes and brings downs a welcoming appeal. 2.    Clutter Your home should not be a display center for showpieces, souvenirs, and family heirlooms. Though these can be added as an element of home décor to add a personalized touch, overdoing it could spoil the total look of your hom...

  Living in a kid-centric home is a great gift that you can give to your child. Kid-centric homes are becoming very popular due to its wide range of benefits for both the children and the parents. Here is a short note on the major benefits of kid-centric homes. 1.     Safety and security it offers A kid-centric home comes with extra security features ensuring the safety of your children. 2.     Convenient choice For working parents kid-centric home is a convenient choice as it comes with kid-friendly features such as daycare, kids play area etc to look after the child. These residential projects equip recreational amenities meant for the overall development of the children. 3.     More opportunities Kid-centric homes come with a choice of recreational facilities to promote growth and development of children. Melonwood Homes, builders in Kochi presents its flagship project, Melonwood Greens, apartments...

What is recessed lighting? Recessed lighting is a type of lighting where the lights are embedded in the ceiling. In the case of recessed lighting, the lights are recessed into the ceiling. It is considered as an aesthetic and efficient lighting choice. Advantages of recessed lighting 1.     Illumination only no fixtures are visible. 2.     For recessed lighting, no external hardware is needed. 3.     It is out of the way and thus saves the space a lot. 4.     It complements the décor much. 5.     Adjustable brightness is an attracting feature of recessed lighting. 6.     Creates an illusion of space. 7.     It is an efficient lighting choice. Generally, the recessed lighting is added in the centre of the room, if it arrayed correctly it offers total room coverage. Disadvantages of recessed lighting 1.     Recessed li...

Of course, real estate is one of the best investment choices available. But it is a little bit risky too. When compared with other investment choices real estate is a secure and safer investment choice. Here are some simple tips to make your investment process a short and smooth one. 1.      Create a financial chart Before making a crucial step in your life by investing in a new project, figure out your budget and find out how much is affordable for you to invest. 2.      Research on the property Research on the property, collect maximum details regarding the property and ensure it is profitable to invest in the property. When buying a new property consider the credibility of the builder as a prime factor. 3.     Stick by the laws When it comes to the process of buying a new property make sure you always abide by the law. Aware of the laws related to a real estate investment. 4.    ...

Buying a new home is a huge step that one makes in his lifetime. It is one of the greatest asset one owns in his life. Before making an investment in a property make sure it is a right investment choice for you.   Here is a checklist before buying a new apartment. 1.     Price Ascertain a budget for the new home and look for properties which come under your budget. You should consider the extra charges associated with a home buying process. 2.     Builder buyer agreement Read the builder buyer agreement thoroughly before putting a signature on it. 3.     Upcoming infrastructure Location is an important factor to consider while making an investment in a property. Look for the upcoming infrastructures in the locality too. 4.     Extra charges applicable Get to know the extra charges associated such as maintenance charges, stamp duty etc. Melonwood Homes, one of the top builders in Kochi ...

Generally, the developer employs many ways to attract the proposed home buyers. Sample flat is such a new idea. Most of the home buyers prefer to visit the plot or the under construction building before making a deal. The developer makes use of this chance by presenting a flat visit of high standards. What is a sample flat? It is a fully furnished flat or apartment built by the developer on the site designed with high standards presenting an impressive look to the proposed buyers. As a buyer, you should be aware that a sample flat will not always be an actual representation of the actual flat, which you are going to receive. Things to consider while visiting sample flats •     Don’t expect the actual property will be the exact copy of the mock-up apartment. •     Do check the height and area of the rooms and verify it with the mentioned one •     Verify the quality of fitting and fixtures installed and enquire...

An NRI is eligible for certain tax exemptions from the income generated from sources in India. Here is a short note on the tax exemptions applicable for an NRI in India. •     Section 54 Under section 54 of the Income Tax Act NRI can claim tax deductions provided if he invests the long-term capital gain from the sale of a property is used for buying another residential property in India. The amount invested in the new property can be lower or higher than the capital gains. •     Section 54 F Tax deduction under section 54 F is applicable on the long-term capital gain from the sale of a property other than a residential one. •     Section 54 EC One can use the long-term capital gain from the sale of a property to invest in specific bonds issued by the govt. of India. These bonds can be redeemed after 3 years of purchase to avail the tax benefits. Melonwood Homes, one of the trusted builders in Kochi Kerala prese...

Teens are sophisticated beings who are in the important phase of their life. They are no more interested in flashy cartoons paintings on wall, they call themselves bold and cool individuals. They want their bedroom to express their uniqueness and boldness. So here we bring some interesting tips to design a teenager’s ideal room 1. Boho style Make her room look cool by blending some bohemian designs. Use rattan ottoman furniture, patterned rugs and bright bed covers to decorate the bedroom. 2. Modern Bedrooms with less mess of colours and look simple yet with lots of interesting characters. 3. Room to chill! Make a space to enjoy and chill with their school buddies by creating a seating area with cosy and comfortable sofas. 4. Go neutral If your teenager is not into colours and likes it simple and bold, go for colours like grey, black or white or a combination of these colours. 5. Chic Make the room look fancy and fun with colours, furniture and art works. Me...

Porch is the best place to enjoy outdoors with your family or friends or yourself. Not only porch is used as a place to enjoy and relax, it also adds to the exterior look of the home.So a porch should be designed in a way to make it look interesting and to feel comfortable. Here we bring you the top design ideas for an ideal porch 1.Light and airy Turn your porch into white this summer to make it look neat and comfortable. Paint the walls white and, select white and stylish furniture. 2.Cosy pillows Use pillows of different sizes to make the porch area look cosy and comfortable. 3.Decorate with flowers Use floral design for curtains or pillow covers. Place fresh flowers on the table top. 4.Contrasting look Make the porch look modern and classy by making the walls and floors light in colour and select contrasting bright coloured furniture to match the background. 5.Add plants Make a green porch by bringing in some ornamental plants and some herb plants. Melon...

Amenities is one among the important aspects that drive up the property value. So, investing in real estate should only be after considering different amenities available in the neighbourhood to ensure good appreciation value. Here are top 5 amenities that should be considered. • Shopping and entertainment – Retail services, shopping malls, commercial stores, cinema halls and other shopping and entertainment options should be available to ensure convenient living. • IT parks and business centres – The presence of IT parks, business centres and economic zones will drive property value by boosting the homes closer to workplace concept. • Healthcare facilities – Hospitals and healthcare facilities nearby are highly valued in anticipation of emergencies. • Educational institutions – Proximity to schools and colleges are encouraging factors for families with children to settle in a particular neighbourhood. • Water bodies – Be it the beach or lake, waterfront properties ...

For building staircase in small homes good planning and designing should be done otherwise unnecessary wastage of space in the home occurs and it might put you in despair.  Here are some 5 amusing staircase designs for small homes in India 1. Cornered stairs Convert the corners of the house to staircase spaces. When you have little space to build the staircase make it steep and break it into different levels to cover the floor. 2. Wooden pedals Wooden pedal stairs are a good choice to add warmth to the space. Pair the wooden pedal stairs with glass handrail. 3. Narrow and high If you are very short on space create a narrow stairs with its stair height little higher than the normal ones. Use a light wooden staircase with white adjacent walls to make it look good and not congested.  4. Solid storage  Plan an open wooden staircase fixed to the adjacent wall. Create a utility facility below the staircase for maximum space utilization....

Living room is a room that belongs to everyone in the house. The comfort ability and ambience of this place is very crucial to gather guests and spend some free time. And most importantly this is the space you see first when you enter your home. Anyone would want to create a luxurious living room but cost is what matters.  So here’s how you can make your living room luxurious inexpensively: 1 .Add depth and glam to the room by uses more number of lighting sources and creating a layered lighting concept. 2 .Get sofas that has room for more people and throw pillows casually thrown to give it an effortless luxurious look.  3 .Have full length curtains that touch the floor 4 .Have wall art that is huge in size and not too many small art works 5 .Adding texture and pattern to the room can make the room look expensive 6 .Use metallic or antique look to the decorative items 7 .Use a rug on the main space of the living room covering a larger part of the living...

Do you own a house by your own? Owning a home is matter of prestige, premium apartments in Kochi. Here are some factors to be considered to make a home library. 1.    Select a place Choose a place with less noise and crowd, avoid building the library in the living room. it must have enough light and not dim lit. 2.    Storage facility Create a storage facility and keep the books. Use the space very efficiently .floor to ceiling bookshelves is a good option. 3.    Manage weight Support Your Floors, books can get heavy. Build shelves that are strong and can support the weight. Don’t go for metal shelves if your home has wooden flooring . 4.    Seating place Arrange for a comfortable seating near the books .make it much as comfortable as possible. Also focus on window seating if possible. 5.    Save space Stack the books deep in the shelves, this saves a lot of space. To make th...