Real Estate – Property, Investments & Market Insights
Welcome to the Real Estate section of Life and More, your resource for informed property decisions and real estate investment guidance. Explore articles on market trends, buying and selling tips, investment strategies, and property management.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a seasoned investor, or someone exploring luxury and commercial properties, this page provides expert insights, practical advice, and industry updates to help you make smart choices.
Stay informed about the evolving real estate landscape and discover opportunities to invest, grow, and thrive in the property market.
Akash Pharande In India’s high-rent, high-inflation environment, owning at least one sufficiently large primary home is the unavoidable first step toward achieving Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE). Without it, monthly rentals erode savings, limit your lifestyle options and flexibility, and make the 25× annual-expense rule, which is the foundation of FIRE, almost impossible to reach. […]Read More
Team L&M Thane, once seen as a supporting suburb, now headlines the Mumbai Metropolitan Region residential real estate boom. This transformation is driven by rapid infrastructure upgrades, rising homebuyer demand, and a thriving housing market. A report by ANAROCK Group titled ‘Thane: The Rising Star of MMR Real Estate’ highlights the city’s sharp growth. Average […]Read More
Akash Pharande The recent fake news about (relatively) cheap permanent residency in the UAE has thrown up all the old questions about our fascination for leaving India and settling abroad. This phenomenon is largely a hangover, albeit a real and persistent one, from earlier decades. What does it mean to be an Indian in India […]Read More
Akash Pharande Recent headlines from leading real estate consultancies, as well as commentary from self-styled experts, seem to indicate that Indian housing sales are slowing down alarmingly. They mention double-digit drops in sales volumes in all the major cities. Not surprisingly, though perhaps not intentionally, these agencies and agents have caused concern among hopeful homebuyers […]Read More
Santhosh Kumar India was vociferous about environmental issues and climate change at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Are they walking the talk? Buildings in India use up 40% energy, 30% raw material, 20% water and 20% land-use; generate 40% carbon emissions, 30% solid waste, and 20% water effluents India’s rapid economic growth and expanding population are […]Read More
Dr Prashant Thakur “Beta, ek ghar toh apna hona chahiye…” – a phrase every Indian has heard growing up, echoing through generations, across dining tables and WhatsApp family groups. Owning real estate is not just an aspiration in India — it is woven deep into our cultural, emotional, and even spiritual fabric. What lies behind this deeply embedded love affair […]Read More
Dr. Prashant Thakur War rarely leaves anything untouched, especially not real estate. We may not necessarily be talking about decimated buildings – though those must be factored in within the actual conflict zones. Armed conflicts generally have a negative effect on economies, except if a country has reconfigured itself as a ‘war economy’. Such economic […]Read More
Anuj Puri The Union Budget 2026 focuses on economic expansion, infrastructure, MSMEs, futuristic cities, and middle-class welfare. It aims to boost rural consumption and unlock India’s economic potential. From a real estate perspective, the budget offers both direct and indirect benefits. It acts as a catalyst for growth. However, major announcements for affordable housing were […]Read More
Anuj Puri Affordable housing in India was once the real estate sector’s poster child. Developers focused on designing smaller units to keep prices low and ensure steady sales. The government’s ‘Housing for All’ initiative boosted the sector with incentives for buyers and developers. By 2018-2019, affordable homes accounted for nearly 40% of total housing supply […]Read More
Team L&M Despite rising housing prices in 2024, homebuyers in India continue seeking larger living spaces. According to ANAROCK Research, average flat sizes in the top 7 cities rose by 8% annually in 2024, from 1,420 sq. ft. in 2023 to 1,540 sq. ft. This represents a 34% increase since 2019, when average flat sizes […]Read More
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