New vs. Resale: Which Home is Right for You?
– by Akash Pharande, Managing Director – Pharande Spaces Choosing between buying a new home and a resale property is an important decision for any homebuyer. They have to weigh…
Health-Conscious Homebuying – The Rise of Wellness Living
– by Anil Pharande, Chairman – Pharande Spaces For most Indians, buying a home is the biggest investment they'll ever make, so it makes sense to get the best options…
Are you Buying Your Dream Home or a Nightmare?
– by Akash Pharande, Managing Director – Pharande Spaces When we ask new first-time home buyers why they regret their purchase, the answers are very different depending on where they…
The Hidden Truth About Home Loans – How Banks Decide If You’re Worth The Risk
– by Akash Pharande, Managing Director – Pharande SpacesIf you think getting a home loan is just about having a decent credit score and a steady job, think again. Banks…
Redevelopment with a Conscience
– by Akash Pharande, Managing Director – Pharande Spaces As India's cities expand, redevelopment projects are rapidly reshaping our cities' skylines—but this transformation invariably brings some serious challenges with it,…
8 Factors That Can Derail Your Property Investment
– By Anil Pharande, Chairman of Pharande Spaces Experienced real estate investors recognize that anticipating obstacles is equally important as identifying opportunities. Ignoring possible dangers might reduce profitability and jeopardize…
GST Reforms vs 50% Tariffs – How Will the Housing Sector Fare?
– by Akash Pharande, Managing Director – Pharande Spaces India's housing sector stands at a critical juncture as two major policy shifts — the upcoming GST reforms and the 50%…
Cities Underwater – How Infrastructure Failures Swamp Pune and Mumbai
– by Akash Pharande, Managing Director – Pharande Spaces The real estate industry in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, its twin city, has been booming in recent years, making them two of…
FIRE – How Homeownership Anchors Financial Freedom
– by Akash Pharande, Managing Director – Pharande Spaces Financial Independence, Retire Early in India In India’s high-rent, high-inflation environment, owning at least one sufficiently large primary home is the…
How Municipal Neglect Is Destroying India’s Cities
– by Akash Pharande, Managing Director – Pharande Spaces Many Indian cities like Pune and Mumbai face a perfect storm – weak municipal governance, half-implemented master plans, and an unchecked…