Should landlords take out boiler insurance

This has been a question that has pre-occupied me for several years. By instinct I don't like shelling money out and not getting anything back in return. However, several boiler failures in quick succession have reminded me of what an expensive business boilers and employing plumbers can be. The other issue for landlords to remember is that it is not just the cost of employing a plumber; it's also getting hold of one at this time of year. The dilemma I recently faced as a landlord was that ...

Looking for Residential Property on Rent in Pune?

The residential real estate market in Pune is in a slowdown phase and with fewer transactions happening and values holding, the real estate action has shifted to the rental front. The rental market is especially active in areas such as Koregaon Park and suburban areas like Kalyani Nagar, Viman Nagar, Aundh, Baner and Kharadi. A 2BHK apartment is the most transacted unit in Pune and is currently fetching a monthly rental of Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000 in posh localities such as Koregaon Park and ...

The Right Time to Buy your First Home

There are many economic and market forecasts and predictions, however the bottom line is if you want to buy your first home—there is no wrong time. There is because the motivation to buy is not determined by regional market conditions or by location. Industry opinions, economic reports and investor speculation do not sway or predict when a particular individual will be ready to buy. For the great majority of folks, the most compelling reasons to buy a home are based on individual circumstances ...