Technology has changed the way we search and find the things we need for our everyday life. The internet has become our primary mode of research.
The real estate market is also moving away from traditional research methods to technology-driven search methodologies. More and more people are using internet-based tools and resources to devise and craft their real estate investment strategy.
But it is not an easy task to find the right resource, containing the right data from the multitude of websites online. So to make it easy for you, we have compiled a handy list of real estate tools and resources for investors, with a focus on the Indian market.
Top Online Real Estate Resources for Investors in India
Real Estate News Websites
Just as any other industry, the real estate market continuously changes and evolves. With the onset of the latest budget, the real estate scenario is looking bright and ready for a revival. If you don’t want to miss out on any relevant property investment information, stay tuned to what is currently happening through the following websites.
Real Estate Blogs
Here are some interesting real estate blogs that share valuable information that will help you make informed decisions on your property investment.
Real Estate Compass – JLL India
India Real Estate Forums – Blog
Indian Real Estate for Dummies
International
Banking & Financial Institutions
While investing in real estate, you need to identify the right financial partner who can support you and make the whole process hassle-free. You can find below the websites of some renowned banking and financial institutions.
HDFC is a leading provider of housing finance in India. HDFC is a household name that Indians proudly reckon with.
IndiaBulls Housing Finance – IBHFL is India’s 2nd largest housing finance company in the private sector.
Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services – One of India’s premier non-banking finance companies (NBFC) and the largest NBFC operating in rural India.
LIC Housing Finance Ltd – It is one of the largest housing finance company in India.
Aditya Birla Finance Limited– It is one of the most reputed non-banking financial companies in the private sector dealing with commercial real estate & mortgage solutions.
ICICI Home Finance Company Limited – It is one of the leaders in the Indian mortgage finance and realty space.
Apart from the above mentioned NBFCs, all the leading banks provide real estate finance and housing loans.
Real Estate Tools
Here are some free tools that will come in handy while you conduct real estate research online. They are web-based and will give a rough idea on specific data calculations.
EMI Calculator for Home Loan, Car Loan & Personal Loan in India
Income Tax Calculator – Income Tax Department, Govt. of India
Property Tax Calculator – Bangalore
Property Tax Calculator – Hyderabad
Property Tax Calculator- Chennai
Property Tax Calculator & e-payment – Kerala – Sanchaya
Government Departments
Most of the government applications, data submissions and remittance are now done online through the respective department websites. You can find below the website details of some of the related government institutions.
Town & Country Planning Department – Kerala
Town & Country Planning Department – Tamil Nadu
Directorate of Town and Country Planning- Andra Pradesh
Directorate of Town and Country Planning- Karnataka
Kerala Government Building Permit – Application – Sanketham
e-Filing: Income Tax Department, Government of India
Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI)
We hope you find this collection of online resources helpful as you plan for your next real estate investment.