George Gonigal

In the case of NRIs there is a general permission to acquire any immovable property (other than agricultural land, plantation or farm-house property) by way of purchase, provided the payment is made out of foreign exchange inward remittance or any Non Resident bank account in India, i.e. Non Resident External Account - NR (E), Foreign Currency Non Resident Account - FCNR or Non Resident Ordinary Account - NRO account. Although immovable property is not defined, the same will include:

Investment in gold and in real estate both has their fair share of pros and cons. Following are some of the advantages and disadvantages of investing in gold and real estate.

Making a choice of buying a resale or a new house largely depends on individuals need and requirements beside other factors. There are plenty of options available in the resale as well as new property market. However, both types of properties have their set of pros and cons. There are many factors which guide an individual's choice for a buying a resale or new house.

Be it a new house or a pre-owned house one need to be careful and vigilant before finalizing a deal. Pre-owned houses have negotiable and wide range of price options to choose from. They have established infrastructure facilities - physical and social. Plus, they are ready-to-move-in homes, complete with basic furnishing. One can opt for a pre-owned home on the basis of individual and family requirement and the budget.

Ahmedabad enjoys strategic location advantage of proximity to Mumbai, commercial capital of the country. Western, Middle East and African markets are also accessible. Going by the ever growing construction of skyscrapers, shopping malls and multiplexes, the city is moving on fast. Investors and NRI Gujaratis have been attracted due to its mega city status and the strides it has made in terms of healthcare, cuisines and malls.

A few years ago having a property in Ghaziabad had been looked down upon by many. Today, the same location is considered as a priced property. By way of entertainment, quality education or health cares the NCR region of Ghaziabad has grown multifold. And among all Indirapuram has emerged as the priciest location in Ghaziabad region.

Real estate boom in India has activated many dormant areas to become super-active. Surajkund is currently going through this phase of activation and is ready to cross the threshold in order to emerge as a real estate destination. This boom is further strengthened by the relaxation of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the real estate and construction sector.

Residential options in Kolkata are today are much more than ever before. The lifestyle options are many and offer ample luxury to the buyers. The apartments are designed by some of the greatest architects in the world. The inflow of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has also led to an appreciation of the overall quality of real estate projects.

Bangalore is witnessing a slowdown in buy sell activities of residential property. Latest property trends of the city shows that the residential capital values are decreasing at certain localities. Eastern Bangalore region is facing recession in property market.

The Delhi NCR region has grown to be one of the most favored real estate destinations of India. Delhi being the capital city has always been a delight for any property buyer or investor. With the city getting crunched for space, the NCR region gained popularity among the developers, buyers and investors alike.